It started; the other day, when the racket above was not hard to miss, as the skies filled with birds and their high-pitched quacks and the horse honks of Snow goose heading north into the Dakotas. Snow geese, which migrate in huge flocks are very vocal,...
Gary Howey’s Outdoors Blog
Prescribed Burning: Three Types of Fires
In the world of prescribed burning, three types of fires are used; a "backfire," "head fire," and "flank fire," and each type provides differing intensities for varying results. Backfire The slowest and easiest to control is a “backfire,” which burns into the...
Predators Come in all Sizes By Gary Howey
I have had numerous questions about predators; those furred critters adored by some and detested by others, they can become a big problem for man as well as being beneficial to him and the environment. Questions varied from, "why would anyone want to...
4 Steps For A Successful Spring Food Plot
The spring and summer months are critical when it comes to herd health. By providing a consistent, high-protein food source, whitetails will have their best chance for reaching their full genetic potential. Below are 4 key steps to help you grow a successful spring...
Hard Water Ice Angling Near Webster, S.D. By Gary Howey
We arrived in Webster, South Dakota the afternoon before we were to be on the ice and spent a leisurely afternoon eating lunch at Perebooms and stopping at Sportsman's Cove to see where the best bite was and what baits the anglers were using....
The Importance Of Pollinators
Do you know where your food comes from? It's said that pollinators, like honey bees, are directly responsible for over 1/3 of the world's food production, and they are linked to the other 2/3! Few realize how important pollinators are to our food plot crops, let alone...
Shallow water Perch Bite On Big Stone By Gary Howey
The red line below my tungsten jig on my Vexilar locator rose up from the bottom slowly indicating a fish was moving up to my bait. Peering down into the clear water, I could see the perch moving up to the same level as my jig. I twitched my bait ever so...
New Products at SHOT Show 2018 By Gary Howey
With all of the meteorologists in the area predicting heavy snow and wind, and not sure where the blizzard would hit while predictions up to fifteen inches of snow, I did not want to miss my flight from Sioux Falls to Las Vegas for the SHOOTING HUNTING and...