by Gary Howey | Nov 5, 2021 | Larry Myhre-IA
I got an outdoors catalogue in the mail the other day. Right at the top of the front cover in bold letters were the words, “DO IT YOURSELF.” That kind of took me aback for a little bit. You see, I don’t think many outdoorsmen make much of anything anymore....
by Gary Howey | Oct 28, 2021 | Pheasants
The Aberdeen area of South Dakota has always been good pheasant hunting as the CRP, sloughs and tree belt provide perfect habitat for pheasants. (Photo by Casey Weismantel) You can feel it in the air, see it as the trees begin to change color and lose their leaves,...
by Gary Howey | Oct 26, 2021 | Minnesota
Types of Tree Stands The following is a description of some of the more well known types of tree stands: Fixed position stands – these stands are designed to be placed on a tree trunk and remain secured in that spot. Vertical ladder stands – this type of stand...
by Gary Howey | Oct 25, 2021 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Deer have keen senses; this buck was on full alert, using all its senses, had spotted us just before it bolted into the heavy timber. (Outdoorsmen Productions Photo) The buck was at least two hundred fifty yards out and if something didn’t divert him, he would...
by Gary Howey | Oct 15, 2021 | Recipes
Serves 4 To make the turkey breakfast sausage: Ingredients 3/4 lb. Wild Turkey Breast 1/4 lb. Pork Shoulder Hi Mountain Country Style Breakfast Sausage Kit Directions Cut the wild turkey and pork shoulder into 1” cubes and run through a meat grinder. Add Hi Mountain...