by Gary Howey | Mar 10, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Casey Weismantel-S.D., Gary Howey-NE., Glacaial Lakes and Prairies-SD, huntfishsd.com-SD, Thayne Jensen-Clam-MN., Tom Zenanko-MN
The tip of Casey Weismantel’s rod slowly moved downward and as he set the hook; it was obvious what had taken his bait, was not a small fish. As the fish took line, it was obvious Casey was going to need some help landing this fish. One of the guides, Jeff...
by Gary Howey | Mar 10, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Decoys, Larry Myhre-IA, Turkey Decoys, Turkey Hunting
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalOver the years, I have given several turkey hunting seminars.I am always amazed at the very good questions those in attendance ask. Today, I am going to relate some of those questions and give my answers. If you are a...
by Gary Howey | Mar 3, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Ice Fishing, Panfish, Walleye Fishing
It’s late season, the slow time of the year when it comes to ice fishing. In order to locate the fish, you may have to punch a bunch of holes in the ice and use every trick in your tackle bag to get the fish to bite. When I first hit a body of water to ice fish,...
by Gary Howey | Mar 3, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA, Walleye Fishing
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal When the month of March rolls around, walleye fishermen’s thoughts turn to rivers.While that is particularly true throughout Siouxland, the river-fishing angler exodus is experienced across the country in early spring.And there...
by Gary Howey | Mar 1, 2016 | Food Plots, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK, Turkey Hunting
Most wildlife species require the “F+W+C+S Formula” (Food, Water, Cover, and Sanctuary) functioning in an area for them to take up residence. For wild turkeys it’s a little more involved than that. Turkeys need each element listed, but they are a bit more persnickety,...
