by Gary Howey | Jun 23, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Skin Cancer
After a long cold winter, Sunny days are what we are waiting for, but getting too much sun isn’t such a great idea. In the summer, who doesn’t want to be tanned, there’s a thin line between a tan and skin cancer. Everyone needs to worry about getting...
by Gary Howey | Jun 23, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Bait, Buzz Baits, Gary Howey-NE., Largemouth Bass, Larry Myhre-IA, Spinnerbaits
When summertime rolls around, my thoughts turn to topwater for bass fishing.While 90-degree days under bright sunny skies with the countryside wrapped in sweltering humidity might not be the best time for chasing bass on top, it is certainly a good option.The...
by Gary Howey | Jun 22, 2016 | THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
ProtectionFirst and foremost, put tree protectors, A.K.A tree tubes, around each and every seedling on planting day. They accelerate growth and protect your plants from deer and other plant destroying critters. Don’t plant a tree without them.Weed controlAggressive...
by Gary Howey | Jun 16, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE.
Most seasons, deer, turkey pheasant can be found listed on the Game, Fish and Parks calendars and web sites, one you won’t find there is the tick season, but don’t let that stop you from being prepared for this season in the same way you’d be...
by Gary Howey | Jun 16, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Big Sioux River-South Dakota, Canada, Iowa, Larry Myhre-IA, Manitoba-Canada, Minnesota, Pike, South Dakota, Wall Lake-IA., Yankton-SD
I still remember the first northern I ever caught. I was dangling a worm on a big bullhead hook off of a dock at Wall Lake, a small, 200-acre natural lake just southwest of Sioux Falls, S.D. I was all of 5 years oldThe little green rocket zoomed out from under the...