The Wild South

Though still rare as hen’s teeth, hand-carved wooden turkey decoys might just be ready for their moment

Nothing against the traditional roast, but while the oyster-getting is good, fire up the grill

From a Texas chef’s inspiring guide to a 1903 French tome, these five cookbooks will help make the most of the contents of your game freezer

For many Southern duck hunters, this season has been full of empty skies

These innovative items—for him and for her—bring convenience and a bit of style to outdoor adventures

Sim Whatley, the founder of Duck Camp, shares a post-hunt Louisiana duck club tradition

Whether for dove, ducks, geese, or quail, these five knives are proven winners for bird hunters

A few surefire tips to make the most of the opener—or any day in a dove field this season

Clear out the freezer and enjoy a tender, perfectly cooked venison steak every time

Do you really need to remove that dark stripe down a shrimp’s back? Getting to the bottom of a Southern debate

A new line of high-tech motorized craft from Old Town takes the fuss out of kayak fishing

Whether in the dove field, on the boat, or at camp, these gifts make life outdoors a little sweeter

Sometimes you just can’t improve on an original. These heritage Southern Appalachian flies have stood the test of time

Flounder populations are in trouble around the South. A new program in Alabama aims to help turn the tide

For many guides around the South, April and May are typically big months—but not this year

A University of Georgia researcher studying bobwhite chicks in the wild documents an unusual find