by Gary Howey | Nov 18, 2021 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
As the geese came off Lake Oahe, coming over the bluff, one of our hunters started flagging. I couldn’t believe it as they were so far away, I had trouble seeing them with binoculars, It didn’t take long doe the entire flock to turn and come our way. (Contributed...
by Gary Howey | Nov 17, 2021 | "Siouxland Outdoors" Columns, Larry Myhre-IA
There’s a modern day ice fishing revolution going on right now. Vastly improved tackle, lures, ice houses, electronics, underwater cameras and new techniques are just part of the remake of this old sport. And the man responsible for much of it is Dave Genz, pictured...
by Gary Howey | Nov 14, 2021 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns
When fur prices were decent, many trappers and hunters, spent time in the field hunting and trapping predators, like authors son, Paul Howey who helped his dad remove this coyote from the predator population. (Gary Howey Photo) Upland game populations, like other...
by Gary Howey | Nov 8, 2021 | OUTDOOR EDGE, Recipes
INGREDIENTS 1 pound antelope (or deer) steak, trimmed of silver skin and cut into 2-inch strips. 2...
by Gary Howey | Nov 8, 2021 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Mineral licks, like this RAK lick, if placed in areas deer travel, can help create a healthy herd. This buck hit this lick several times a week and before it could be refreshed, goes deep in the ground to get the minerals it’s needing to grow to its full...