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...
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“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...
South Dakota Governor’s Cup Celebrates 45th Year
Pierre, S.D. - The longest running walleye tournament on the planet is back for its 45th anniversary. The South Dakota Governor’s Cup is proud to announce that nearly 400 of the greatest walleye anglers in the country will convene in the communities of Pierre/Ft....
“Of the Outdoors” Legend in the Outdoors “Tony Dean” By Gary Howey
There are very few outdoorsmen and women in our area who haven't heard the name Tony Dean, as he was one of the most influential outdoor communicators in the upper Midwest. When I launched my "Of the Outdoors" column in 1980, I was fortunate to know and work with some...
“Of the Outdoors” Northeast Nebraska Chapter WTU Supporting Hunting & Helping Others by Gary Howey
When it comes to conservation groups, there are many, but very few do as much to bring the youth into the sport of hunting into our state than the Northeast Nebraska Chapter of Whitetails Unlimited. This dedicated group of individuals that holds their annual banquet...
“Of the Outdoors” Bluegills, Sunnies the Panfish by Gary Howey
Dave Genz, Minnesota, the father of mobile ice fishing with one of the big bluegill he and author caught while ice fishing on the Valentine Refuge lakes in Nebraska. (Contributed photo) If I were to not mention panfish such as the bluegill in the fish series I've been...
Whitetails Unlimited Introduces 13,000 Youngsters to Archery
Whitetails Unlimited, with the help of Realtree as a title sponsor, will introduce more than 13,000 youngsters to archery this year through the Kids on Target program. The program consists of kits that are given to youth through a willing mentor. Mentors can be anyone...
“Of the Outdoors” You Best Hold on When fighting a Smallmouth Bass By Gary Howey
I felt a slight pressure on my line, so I reared back hard, setting the hook on what I’d thought was a walleye. It definitely wasn't a walleye, as I couldn’t bring the fish off the bottom and didn’t feel the head shaking that walleyes are known for, I was battling one...