by Gary Howey | May 11, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Morel Mushrooms, Wild Edibles
Well, its suppose to be spring, with the temperatures warming up, the snow geese have moved through and the turkeys hunting season is in full swing. This year, spring has come slowly, with heavy winds, then warmer temps followed by a freeze and an over abundance...
by Gary Howey | May 7, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Terry Redlin Art Center-SD, Terry Redlin-Wildlife artist Deceased, Watertown, S D
As I approached Watertown on I-29 on the April 29, the flags in front of the Redlin Art Center were flying at half-staff. These flags as well as all the flags throughout the state were at half-staff at the request of South Dakota State Governor Dennis Daugard to...
by Gary Howey | May 7, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalI once caught the South Dakota state record black bullhead.Problem was, I didn’t realize it at the time. In fact, I wasn’t even aware that such records were being kept by the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.To get to the bottom...
by Gary Howey | May 3, 2016 | Deer Hunting, Deer Nutrition, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
For land and property managers trying to get the most out of their deer herd, food plots have proven to be a great way to increase the overall nutrition needed for optimal growth. Along with quality food plots, a supplemental feeding program can really help your deer...
by Gary Howey | Apr 28, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Channel Catfish, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota
Anyone who has ever had the opportunity to tangle with a big catfish knows how powerful a big cat is. They’re not the prettiest fish in the water, but they are plentiful, fun to catch and great eating.Cats are bottom-hugging creatures, spending most of their...
