Gary Howey’s Outdoors
Boat plug, bait and fish transporting rules for South Dakota.
As summer kicks into full swing, we would like to give you a fresh reminder on the boat plug and bait and fish transporting rules for South Dakota. DRAIN PLUGS: Boaters and anglers are...
Zebra Mussel Facts
In 2015, zebra mussels were found in Lewis and Clark Reservoir in southeastern South Dakota and have since spread to nearby McCook Lake as well. Since then, this invader has spread rapidly....
Multi Species, Multi Lakes & Mega Opportunities It’s Alexandria, MN. By Gary Howey
The bobber rig on the end of my line was about to reach the boat, when a dark shadow, a huge muskie rose up from the depths, paying little attention to my 1/16 ounce jig and leech as it slid...
Planting for Game Birds : A Little Goes a Long Way
Early June is a great time of year to think about getting some food planted for turkeys, quail, or other birds you plan to hunt. WhistleBack is a warm season blend of sorghum, three varieties...
Gov. Dennis Daugaard Signs Lakes Bill Into Law
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...
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...
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...
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...