Gary Howey’s Outdoors

THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK-TURKEY SOUNDS: HOW & WHEN TO USE THEM BY: TES JOLLY
Good communication skills are a big part of success in the human world, and likewise when turkey hunting. If there’s one facet of hunting the grand bird that thrills hunters most, it’s being able to...

Spring Walleye Tactics by gary Howey
By downsizing your baits when water is colder, you'll up your chances of catching more fish, this with lighter line, is a good bet for walleyes. (photo by Gary Howey) Springs here, when walleye...

Some random thoughts on art and fly tying By Larry Myhre
Can fly tying be considered an art form? In my opinion, no. But, others disagree. This traditional salmon fly, "The Evening Star" is certainly very beautiful, and I tied it for display, not fishing....

THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK PLANTING SOYBEANS FOR DEER BY: AUSTIN DELANO
SHARE: In the world of food plots for white-tail deer, soybeans are often thought of as one of the top choices available. There is no shortage of amazing photography in all four seasons...

The Gamekeepers OF Mossy Oak: HOW TO FIND DEER ANTLER SHEDS BY: GERALD ALMY
Lace up your boots, grab a walking stick, and hit the woods. There are few more rewarding activities for a sportsman than combing through late winter or early spring woods searching for whitetail...

What’s Happened to the Fur Market By gary Howey
Beaver, are continually building and creating dams to back up the water, allowing them to construct their dens underwater along the shoreline or to build a beaver lodge. (Contributed Photo) When...

Coyote calling can be an unexpected adventure by Larry Myhre
One of the charms of coyote hunting is the hunt itself. Always expect the unexpected. You won't be disappointed and sometimes you'll even get lucky. (Photo by Larry Myhre) Reprinted from the Sioux...

Winter 2022 gary Howey
Wintertime is a tough go for all wildlife and if hunters and trappers won’t be out because of the low fur prices, coyotes like this one will be feeding on our upland birds and small game, with their...

Scouting For Longbeards By gary Howey
Wild turkeys roost in the trees, which protects them from, the predators, and while at roost during low-light periods their night vision is very poor, but if you're close to the roost before...
The GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK FIRE: NATURE’S OLDEST MANAGEMENT TOOL BY: DAVID HAWLEY
Please, do NOT attempt a prescribed burn without proper training and/or experience! With wildfires raging throughout the western states at the time I’m writing this, “proactive forest management” is...