by Gary Howey | Dec 3, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., North Central Chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans (PVA) Of America, Pheasant Hunting, South Dakota, Veterans
As a Veteran, I feel privileged to spend time with other veterans and this season, I’ve had several opportunities to spend time in the field with many of them.On this trip, Platte, S.D. is our destination, where we join the North Central Paralyzed Veterans of...
by Gary Howey | Dec 3, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Ice Fishing, Larry Myhre-IA
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal My introduction to ice fishing was traumatic. You see, I learned the fine points of ice fishing for perch from a bunch of old guys, none of whom could sleep past 5 a.m., spring, summer, fall and especially winter. Five ayem in the...
by Gary Howey | Nov 26, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Muzzleloaders
December is just around the corner and for those of us who enjoy hunting, have another opportunity to hunt deer, this time using with our muzzleloaders. Muzzleloader permits in Nebraska, are unlimited, and purchased on-line or from Nebraska permit vendors. The...
by Gary Howey | Nov 26, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA, Verdigre Creek-NE.
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal The story I’m about to tell you is true . It’s springtime. The year is 1968. I’m kneeling on the bank of Nebraska’s Verdigre Creek. I’m staring at an earth worm wriggling free of the detritus that had broken from the bank as I had...
by Gary Howey | Nov 24, 2015 | Deer Hunting, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK, The Rut
To know which tactics will best serve you during late season it’s best that you “take your herd’s temperature.” That means you need to know the “status” of the herd. Everything will hinge upon temperatures, if you have snow and whether or not there are does left that...
