Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalIt was mid-morning on South Dakota’s Rosebud Indian Reservation. I was hunting turkeys and failing badly. Birds on the morning roost had walked away, and I hadn’t seen a tom since then.This was many years ago. I had resorted to...
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One Small Mistake Can Ruin Your Turkey Population
The wild turkey is an amazing bird. Although their numbers across the U.S. are really good, most any hunter or sportsman wouldn’t mind seeing a few more where they hunt or manage land. A simple mistake we see made every year that can have a negative impact on your...
Nebraska listed as One of the Top Ten States for the Best Turkey Hunting
Reprinted from the Outdoor HubIn a recent study, Nebraska was listed as the 7th best state to hunt turkeys, other states in the top ten were Georgia, Tennessee, Michigan, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Not all states are equal when it...
Planning a Spring Turkey Hunt By Gary Howey
It looks as if maybe, just maybe Mother Nature is beginning to release her grip and winter is on its way out. With the coming of daylight saving time, we will see more daylight hours and I will be in the mood to hit the woods to do some pre-season turkey...
In springtime, thoughts turn to birds ByLarry Myhre
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalIn case you haven’t noticed, the spring migration of birds is well underway.The first of the migrants to move through our area are snow geese. These intrepid travelers leave their wintering grounds, mostly in Texas and begin moving...
Paddlefish snagging offers new opportunity By Larry Myhre
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalIowa’s new paddlefish snagging season is opening up new opportunities for local sportsman.Three of them, bankers all, are just having a ball hitting the Big Sioux River at dawn three or four times a week, pulling coveralls over...
Glacial Lakes Late Season Ice Fishing By Gary Howey
The tip of Casey Weismantel's rod slowly moved downward and as he set the hook; it was obvious what had taken his bait, was not a small fish. As the fish took line, it was obvious Casey was going to need some help landing this fish. One of the guides, Jeff Arneson...
Turkey hunting’s most often asked questions By Larry Myhre
Reprinted from the Sioux City JournalOver the years, I have given several turkey hunting seminars.I am always amazed at the very good questions those in attendance ask. Today, I am going to relate some of those questions and give my answers. If you are a...