by Gary Howey | Jan 21, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Walleye Fishing
I know there isn’t much open water left to fish; this is the time of the year when we should be plenty of time to read and think about things that occurred on the open water, this column mentions one of those times!What I’m writing about happened to me...
by Gary Howey | Jan 21, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Coytote, Larry Myhre-IA, Predator Calling & Hunting
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalThe coyote sat on the ridge line for a very long time. He looked like a tiny dot highlighted against a graying sky.I didn’t dare move.The dog was looking for that dying rabbit he had heard, but he wasn’t going to rush headlong...
by Gary Howey | Jan 20, 2016 | Deer Hunting, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK, Turkey Hunting
Prescribed burns may be conducted for a number of reasons including habitat improvement, enhancing appearance and access, managing unwanted hardwood competition, and reducing the fuel load. These are typically cool season fires conducted in the December-February time...
by Gary Howey | Jan 14, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Decoys, Gary Howey-NE., ICOtec Electronic Calls, Predator Calling & Hunting, Predator Control, Scent Control
This winter, the countryside is covered in the white stuff, snow, which means it is prime time to get out and “take a shot” at calling predators.No longer can predators, fox and coyotes go almost anywhere to pick up an easy meal as the pastures fence lines...
by Gary Howey | Jan 14, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Ice Fishing, Larry Myhre-IA, Outdoor Activities
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalSuccessful ice fishing, I have long maintained, is simply a whole lot of little things put together that result in catching fish. How often have you been fishing with someone and they catch a lot more fish than you do for no...