by Gary Howey | Apr 22, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
This is the third in our “Legends in the Outdoors” columns, where we highlight those who have made significant contributions to the outdoors; anglers, hunters, outdoor communicators, others are some of the first guides on many of our lakes and rivers,...
by Gary Howey | Apr 17, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
The spring turkey season is here with the bow hunters doing well who were hunting gobblers this past month. Our Nebraska shotgun season opens Saturday the 13th, and with the flood we had in northeast Nebraska, there are numerous roads closed, soft muddy impassable...
by Gary Howey | Apr 10, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
Two aspects of wildlife management that are growing rapidly are the restoration of native habitat and growing crops with game birds in mind. I am of the opinion that “loss of habitat” may be the number one factor (on a list of many reasons) for the steady decline in...
by Gary Howey | Apr 5, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal This is the second in our “Legends in the Outdoors” columns. This week we highlight the life of our good friend the late Jim McDonnell, Royal, IA. If you ever attended one of the Mitchell, S.D., Cabela’s Fishing...
by Gary Howey | Apr 2, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Our outdoor resources in South Dakota are second to none. Governor Noem is committed to continue our state’s proud outdoor heritage and as part of her Second Century Initiative, she has created the Nest Predator Bounty Program to help nesting birds such as pheasants...