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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Most anglers started out fishing from shore, with several of my most memorable fishing trips some of those happened as I fished from shore of the in the Sioux River. (Contributed Photo) All anglers, including myself, began their journey to their love of fishing along...
When fish aren’t active, it’s time to do the Chang-Up, the author, gary Howey, used this rig mentioned in this column to catch several nice fish. (Outdoorsmen Productions Photo) Well, we finally got a decent rain this morning and we really needed it, in this...