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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Still Running: Secretariat’s Legacy Lives in the 2025 Kentucky Derby
More than half a century after his record-breaking run, Secretariat still thunders through the heart of American horse racing. In the 2025 Kentucky Derby, every horse in the field carries his blood — proof that legends don’t fade, they evolve.
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Chickens, Chores, and Breakfast: Starting Your Backyard Flock
There’s no sound sweeter than a box full of peeping chicks and no reward greater than gathering fresh eggs from your own backyard. It all starts with a handful of fluff, a bag of feed, and a little bit of patience.
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Where the Water Returns: Land, Heritage, and the Lumbee Legacy at Camp Island
On a quiet stretch of land known as Camp Island, 1,382 acres of ancestral ground have been returned to the hands of the Lumbee Tribe, reconnecting a people to the wild lands they’ve known for generations.
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Her First Hunt
Reflecting on my mother, who is now gone, and the longing for a daughter of my own to someday share the tradition with.
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All-new Women’s Hoyt Eclipse
When it came to designing a premier bow for women bowhunters, Hoyt started with a clean slate. After a whole lot of listening, they took a lengthy wishlist and checked box after box until they had engineered an entire system, optimized for speed, comfort, and shootability.
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The Stillness Between Heartbeats
There’s a hush that falls over the woods just before the world changes. It's not quite silence — more like everything holding its breath.
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When the Tuna Ran Wild
There are fish stories — and then there are fish truths so wild they almost seem like lies.
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Secret Gardens of Charleston: Hidden Hues and Southern Blooms
Nestled along the southeastern coast of South Carolina, Charleston is a city brimming with Southern charm, vibrant culture, and historic significance. From its pastel-hued historic houses to its cobblestone streets lined with picturesque oak trees, every corner of Charleston exudes beauty and elegance. But perhaps one of the city's best-kept secrets lies within its hidden gardens, where a riot of color and fragrance awaits.
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Feathers & Whiskey Podcast: Episode One
Get to know the heart behind the feathers. In our debut podcast episode, host Gunner Hall sits down with founders Mike Maynor and Robbie Perdue to talk about the journey of Feathers & Whiskey—from outdoor roots to magazine pages, and the adventures still to come.
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The Great Gatsby Turns 100: A Century of Dreams, Decay, and Dazzle
One hundred years after its publication, The Great Gatsby still captures the heart of the American dream—shimmering with hope, haunted by illusion, and more relevant than ever. As we raise a glass to Gatsby’s centennial, we find ourselves staring at the same green light, wondering if the dream is still within reach.
