by Gary Howey | Jul 28, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Bluegill, Deep Water Presentations, Enemy Swim-Lake S.D., Glacaial Lakes and Prairies-SD, South Dakota
When fishermen think of bluegills, their thoughts turn to weed beds.“That’s where they are right now, right?”Well, if you are happy with small to mid-size ‘gills, you’re right. But if it is those dinner plate-sized jumbos you want, that answer is wrong.Big bluegills,...
by Gary Howey | Jul 26, 2016 | Deer Hunting, Food Plots, Soil Tests, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
The late summer/early fall planting season is quickly approaching, for guys that live in the far North it’s here. We are often asked what are some tips for good seed bed prep. I believe one of the biggest reasons for poor seed bed prep is trying to work soil with too...
by Gary Howey | Jul 21, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Deer Hunting, Deer Nutrition, Deer Supplements, Food Plots, Game Cameras, Gary Howey-NE., Mineral Licks
One of the major mistakes that deer hunters make is to put off their preparation for deer season until just prior to the opener. Deer spend most of their life within a small area and are used to what they see, day in and day out. The woods deer live in could be...
by Gary Howey | Jul 21, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Big Sioux River-South Dakota, Larry Myhre-IA, Open Water Fishing
As you go through life, you will experience many firsts.Most of them you will forget as time goes on, but many of them will stay with you forever.For instance, who can forget their first car? Who can forget your first date? Who can forget your first wife? (Well, my...
by Gary Howey | Jul 18, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Structure
There aren’t too many fishing publications or fishing shows where you won’t hear the words structure mentioned several times. One thing is for sure, when you locate the structure in a body of water, you’re going to find the fish.Structure, exactly what is...