What is “lining?” Many define it as simply training your dog to go from point A to B in a straight line, but to us at GameKeeper Kennels, when training, this is only part of the story. We don’t teach lining as a simple one-step process, we teach it as a concept that...
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“Of the Outdoors” “Legends in the Outdoors” Larry Porter By Gary Howey
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, while others...

“Of the Outdoors” No matter what the Weather It’s Gobbler Season By Gary Howey
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...
FOOD PLOTS FOR GAME BIRD SUCCESS
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...

“Of the Outdoors” Outdoors was way of life for Fishing Professor “Legends in the Outdoors” By Larry Myhre
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 weekends, Sioux...
April 1: South Dakota Nest Predator Bounty Program Begins
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...
Developing A Food Plot Plan-Mossy Oak
The most asked question that a habitat consultant receives is “what should I plant?” No one, single blend will attract whitetails all season long, supply what you need for optimum health and antler growth, hold whitetails on your property, help them recoup from rut...

“Of the Outdoors” Being Prepared for the “Purr”fect Spring Turkey Season By Gary Howey
The Tom turkey, the gobblers are on the run in the spring keeping very busy, strutting, and doing their best to impress the ladies, fighting off other Toms who try to cut into their action and to doing all the other things turkeys do. Before the season opens, this is...