Robbie Perdue
is a native North Carolinian who enjoys cooking, butchery, and is passionate about all things BBQ. He straddles two worlds as an IT professional and a farmer who loves heritage livestock and heirloom vegetables. His perfect day would be hunting deer, dove, or ducks then babysitting his smoker while watching the sunset over the blackwater of Lake Waccamaw.
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Why Duck Blinds Feel Like Chapels
Before sunrise, in a structure barely visible against the marsh, silence becomes discipline. A duck blind is more than cover — it is ritual.
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The Slow Disappearance of the Front Porch
Before air conditioning and garage doors, the South faced outward. The front porch wasn’t decoration — it was infrastructure for community. What did we lose when we stepped inside?
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NC Alligator Festival
Apr 25 2026, Lake Waccamaw NC
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Celebrating 50 Years: The 2026 NWTF Convention & Sport Show
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is gearing up for an historic celebration in 2026—the 50th anniversary of its renowned Convention and Sport Show.
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Listen for the Whistle
If you want to know the health of a Southern landscape, listen for the whistle.
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Sugar Toads’ Swelling Interest: A Southern Delicacy on the Rise
Southern cuisine has long been celebrated for its bold flavors and unique culinary traditions. From crispy fried chicken to savory shrimp and grits, the South is a treasure trove of delightful treats. However, there is one delicacy that has been quietly gaining popularity in recent years: the sugar toad.
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The Angle of Light
There is a moment in early spring when a room tells you it has changed, even though nothing in it has moved yet.
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The Practicalities and Quiet Lessons of Raising Your Own Meat
Raising your own meat does not begin with a philosophy. It begins with animals that are suddenly yours to account for—every day, in all weather, regardless of what else is happening in your life.
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World Waterfowl Day – 2026
World Waterfowl Day isn’t about celebration. It’s a moment to pause and consider what the birds overhead—and the places they depend on—ask of us long after the season ends.
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Dixie Deer Classic
Feb 27 – Mar 1 2026, Raleigh NC
