Much of choosing the proper stand site has to do with “structure.” In the same way that an angler finds the “spot on the spot,” the lay of the land and topography differences that restrict or guide movement are keys to stand placement. Whitetail travel from place to...
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Memorial Pheasant Hunt, Tribute Gary Howey
Veterans and those serving veterans have always been dear to me as the military tradition runs deep in my family, with my father, brother, uncles and cousins all serving in the military. My father, brother, uncles, cousin and I all served, some...
Outdoorsmen Adventures Television & Outdoor Adventure Radio Honored
Rain didn't dampen the spirits of those attending the Annual Association of Great Lakes Outdoor Writers (AGLOW) annual conference held in Northern Minnesota. This four day event, was held on Lake of the Woods, bringing outdoor communicators and...
The Primitive Fish of the North The Lake Sturgeon Gary Howey
The Rainy River located on the Minnesota Ontario Canada border flows into Lake of the Woods with both the river and the lake premier destinations for anglers. I was one of several hundred outdoor communicators that made their way north to attend our...
Pheasant Hunting 2017 Gary Howey
It will not be long before the upland Game Bird season opens up. Several of the states are reporting that their pheasant numbers are down. I have talked with several wildlife biologists about this and they have given several reasons for the decrease in...
How Often Should you Check your Game Cameras?
One of the questions we get asked a lot is how often should I check my trail cameras. Everyone is eager to know what’s on their cameras, but checking them too often can leave a lot of scent behind and give mature deer a reason to avoid the area. Consider Trail Cam...
Using Highly Visible Line To Catch More Fish Gary Howey
As we grow older, we find that some of our senses are not quite as acute as they were in our younger years and being successful in the outdoors may become a little tougher. It could be your hearing or perhaps your vision. Several things are available that...
4 Reasons To Start Planting Trees
Tree planting has played an important role in improving wildlife habitat for ages. As GameKeepers, we know how effective “tree plots” and reforestation can be for attracting wildlife to a property, but let’s take a look at some of the other great reasons to go out and...