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...
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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...
In the Heart of the Sandhills, Valentine, NE. By Gary Howey
Our destination, Valentine, Nebraska, located in north central Nebraska in the part of the state known as the Sandhills, a picturesque part of the state where seven different ecosystems come together. When most folks think of Valentine, they think about the excellent...
Local anglers top Cat Attack field By Larry Myhre
Reprinted from the Sioux City Journal. While last Saturday’s 11th annual Cat Attack catfish tournament on the Missouri River attracted anglers from nine states, it was a pair of local anglers who came out on top. Jerry Shackelford, Hornick, and Jason Hackney,...