Pierre, SD Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed into law new rules governing the use of lakes on private land for recreation that lawmakers approved during a special legislative session. The Republican governor signed the bill Monday. After some disagreement between the...
Gary Howey’s Outdoors Blog
The 15th Annual Paralyzed Veteran’s of America &Fireman’s Fishing event By Gary Howey
What does it take to have the ability to take dozens of paralyzed veterans and other individuals fishing on the Missouri River? It's a monumental task, which is pulled off each year in the Missouri River waters adjacent to Chamberlain/Oacoma, S.D. Our...
Small Ponds, Lakes & Weeds By Gary Howey
If you fish some of the clearer lakes and ponds such as the Glacial Lakes in the Watertown, SD area and others found in in Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa or smaller lakes and ponds in late spring and on into summer you're going to have to deal with weeds....
Bottom Bouncing Slow Death Rigs On Francis Case By Gary Howey
As we pulled into the parking lot on Tuesday, the second day of our fishing trip on Lake Francis Case, there were sixteen rigs inline waiting to launch their boats, my first thoughts were, Wow doesn't anyone work anymore!" When the bite is on, news...
Establishing Spring Food Plots
With spring in full swing and the woods coming to life after a long winter hiatus, the opportunities for improving habitat for wildlife are numerous. If you live in the south, the soil temperature is ripe for planting, and the Midwest and north are not far behind. If...
When the fish won’t bite! Try something different! By Gary Howey
What I'm about to write about happened to me numerous times over the years and I'm sure it will happen again. We were fishing on one of the numerous lakes near Watertown, South Dakota and not having much luck. I was beginning to think there wasn't...
Redlin Art Center To Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Arrival of Four More Originals
On Tuesday, June 6th, in celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Redlin Art Center will add four more original oil paintings to the gallery. These original oil paintings were sold by Terry Redlin to a private collector in the early 1980’s. To Terry, selling his...
Spring Walleye Fishing By Gary Howey
Well it’s finally starting to look and feel like spring and to be honest with you, I'm ready for the warmer weather! Each day gets a little longer, the sun is warmer and everything is starting to green up. It's what we...