by Gary Howey | Dec 8, 2021 | Deer Hunting
Everybody who knows me (well) recognizes my passion for managing wildlife, especially whitetails. But they also know my enthusiasm for hunting them…especially whitetails. For many, if not most of us gamekeepers (like you, or I), “hunting” whitetails was the “birth” of...
by Gary Howey | Dec 2, 2021 | Recipes
Have you tried making your own venison corned beef? It’s easy and delicious! Ingredients: 1 to 3 to 5 lbs. venison roast 3-1/2 quarts water 1 packet Hi Mountain Original Jerky Cure 1 packet Hi Mountain Original Jerky Seasoning 3 tsp sugar 2 bay leaves 3/4 cup...
by Gary Howey | Nov 29, 2021 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary’s Thoughts from the Field, Larry Myhre-IA
I’ve been an outdoorsman, since I was a young kid growing up in Watertown, S.D. and as each birthday or holiday approached, I have purchased, received as a gift an used some truly great items that not only made my outdoor experiences easier, but also much more...
by Gary Howey | Nov 24, 2021 | THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
Deer hunters have their own lexicon, a list of deer hunting terms unique to the activity. Most hunters are familiar with them and use them fluently, but some don’t have a full understanding of what they really mean, and how to properly use them. Home Range There’s a...
by Gary Howey | Nov 22, 2021 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA
Slip bobbers come in a variety of designs to cover all aspects of bobber fishing. These are only a few examples of what is available. I don’t care what you are fishing for, whether bluegills or catfish, if slip bobbers are not incorporated into your...
