by Gary Howey | Sep 24, 2015 | Deer Hunting
If you listen to the chat in the local archery shop about a supposed “lull” that happens during the hunting season you might think it’s useless to venture forth in pursuit of whitetails during this time. It even has a name, in the northern half of the country it’s...
by Gary Howey | Sep 24, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Pheasant Hunting, Watertown, S D
If you are an upland game bird hunter, you have probably heard the stories about the great pheasant hunting in South Dakota. As I travel throughout the U.S. and talk with people about hunting and the outdoors, the first question they ask when hearing that I am...
by Gary Howey | Sep 24, 2015 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Baitfish, Creek Chubs, Larry Myhre-IA, Mississippi-River
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal SIOUX CITY | There’s a lot more to keeping bait — minnows or chubs — alive and active than simply tossing them into a bait bucket filled with water. Minnow baits catch fish best when they are in good condition, not...
by Gary Howey | Sep 21, 2015 | Fall Plantings, Food Plots, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
It’s now possible to plant trees with success any time of the year. Generally speaking, the traditional planting time for folks in the South is February through mid-March, and folks up North have to wait for the ground to thaw in the spring. These still remain safe...
by Gary Howey | Sep 17, 2015 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary Howey-NE., Nebraska
Can you feel it? Can’t you see it? It is in the air, the cool brisk temperatures and the breeze that will soon bring the cold weather into our area. My hunting dog, “Mo” knew it was here; he had a little more bounce in his step when I let him out for his run last...
