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...
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“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...
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...

