by Gary Howey | Dec 24, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Deer Hunting, Gary Howey-NE., Muzzleloaders, Nebraska
Off to our right, several does made their way through the cedars along the creek bottom and moved into the far end of the field. In the distance, I caught the glint of a buck’s antler. It was a small buck trailing a doe and small fawn. The buck was in no hurry,...
by Gary Howey | Dec 24, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Ice Fishing, Larry Myhre-IA
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalIt seems like it’s taking winter forever to get here. There is no safe ice in our area right now. But it is coming. You can take that to the bank.Thing is, when winters start out like this you have to be super careful whenever you...
by Gary Howey | Dec 22, 2015 | Deer Hunting, Deer Nutrition, Food Plots
Most hunters want to see more and bigger bucks on their hunting property. Some believe it will take a long time and be too much work so they never even try. In fact, it really doesn’t take that much effort to see noticeable results and as far as time, remember it...
by Gary Howey | Dec 17, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Fall Fishing, Jig Fishing, Livebait fishing, Missouri River, South Dakota Missouri River Tourism, Walleye Fishing
Late season, just before freeze up is the time you should be on the water fishing for walleyes as they have started making their way upstream in preparation of next spring’s spawn. In the Missouri River System, this migration is halted by the Missouri River dam...
by Gary Howey | Dec 17, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Bobcats, Coytote, Larry Myhre-IA, Predator Calling & Hunting
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalThe wooded valley was quiet. Snow carpeted the ground and my eyes searched through the trees for any sign of movement.I was perched, back against a tree, on a ridge overlooking this beautiful wooded scene.The Loess Hills in winter...
