Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal SIOUX CITY | Dove hunting season will open Sept. 1 across the three-state area. Hunters will take to the fields in the hopes of harvesting doves, which are nationally our most popular upland species. I’ve hunted doves for many...
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The Edge When it comes to Hunting By Gary Howey
I have hunted for as long as I can remember, cherishing every trip and the memories they created! My first hunting trips were with my Dad, Cal near Watertown, South Dakota where the pheasant population was +unbelievable. It was more of a long walk than a hunt for us...
South Dakota Pheasant Numbers Increase 42 Percent, Habitat Remains Critical Factor
With the potential for 1.5 million rooster harvest, Pheasants Forever stays the course for wildlife habitat Brookings, S.D. – August 27, 2015 – The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) has released their annual pheasant brood survey and the results show a 42...
Drifting the Missouri River for catfish makes for a good day By Larry Myhre
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal. It was going to be a warm day, but that breeze ruffling the leaves of cottonwoods along the bank of the Missouri River would make it seem a lot cooler. Pat Carter, of Elk Point, S.D., pushed his boat out into the current of the...
Outdoorsmen Adventures Producer/Host’s son Paul on the mend
Gary Howey's son Paul was involved in a head on collision in Omaha last Sunday evening and then life flighted to Creighton Hospital. His vehicle was hit by another car that came across the medium on Highway 275 near Omaha. His injuries including 5 broken ribs, 3...
Small Waters Big Fish Gary Howey
The sun was lighting up the morning sky in brilliant shades of pink and blue as we made our way west from the Ramkota Inn, Pierre, South Dakota and it appeared to be the beginning of a beautiful day for fishing. Good friend Steve Nelson, Pierre, South Dakota had...
Drifting the Missouri River for catfish makes for a good day By Larry Myhre
This column reprinted from the Sioux City Journal. It was going to be a warm day, but that breeze ruffling the leaves of cottonwoods along the bank of the Missouri River would make it seem a lot cooler. Pat Carter, of Elk Point, S.D., pushed his boat out into the...
3 Top Stand Locations for Opening Day (Bow Season)
In most parts of the country, the archery season opener is likely to be a warm and somewhat slow hunt. Over the years of spending countless hours in September and October deer stands, there are a couple of places I have found I want to be for these early season...