by Gary Howey | Jan 3, 2016 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Frabill, Gary Howey-NE., Gear, Vexilar
Yes, I have been accused of being a bit crazy, which I am, “Crazy” about ice fishing.I have iced fish ever since I was a youngster growing up in the Northeastern South Dakota near Watertown.Back then, we would load our gear on our Flexible Flyer snow sled...
by Gary Howey | Jan 3, 2016 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalOf all the places you have fished, which is your favorite?”That’s a question, or something similar to it, that I have been asked many times over the years.And, I must confess, it is a very difficult question for me to answer.I have...
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...