As the geese came off Lake Oahe, coming over the bluff, one of our hunters started flagging. I couldn’t believe it as they were so far away, I had trouble seeing them with binoculars, it didn’t take long before the entire flock to turn and come our way. (Contributed...
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Northern Pike Love them or Hate them by gary Howey
Northern pike, while some people don’t care for them, there are others, like me, who enjoy the fight a hooked northern puts up, then there’s those anglers, because of the pike’s slime coat, that refuse l to bring them into the boat. My experience with Northerns...
Watertown, S.D. My Hometown By gARY HOWEY
Growing up in Watertown, South Dakota, at that time the state was known as the Land of Infinite Variety, which it really was, so many things going on, that as a kid, we weren’t ever bored, with the outdoors offering numerous adventures. When a town is named...
THE SPLIT SHOT RIG by gARY HOWEY
Early walleye fishing can be tough, with the heavy winds pounding the water, it seems to just guarantee a lack of success. It doesn’t have to be that way as the fish are there, and they’ll bite if your presentation tempts them. In a normal year, the warming...
Guest Article Best Fly-Fishing Reels in 2022 By Kyle Rutten
Selecting the right fly reel is critical for any angler that takes their craft seriously. In fact, the right reel can make all the difference in a successful day of fishing. There are many factors to consider when choosing a fly reel, such as the type of fish you plan...
High Mountain Beer Marinated Venison Back Strap
Ingredients: Venison back strap Your favorite golden ale (we like Beale’s Gold) Hi Mountain Seasonings Venison Rub 1/4 cup brown sugar Directions: Trim the venison back strap, place it in a non-porous container and add enough beer until the meat is...
Boating Etiquette by gary Howey
Most Midwestern states, Including South Dakota have Boating Rules, Regulations and information on Boat Etiquette that you should know about There are some unwritten rules when it comes to boating etiquette that are used by both anglers and boaters and if one of those...
Special elk depredation season designated in southwest Nebraska
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION A special elk SPECIAL has been ordered for July in a portion of southwest Nebraska because of excessive crop damage caused by elk. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Director Tim McCoy signed a Special Depredation...