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“Of the Outdoors” Going Back to Prehistoric Times, In Search of the Paddlefish By Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Dec 27, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

I have applied for a paddlefish tag numerous times and fortunate enough to draw several tags. In years past, My daughter Mieke Slaba, Wagner, S.D. accompanied me, unfortunately, this particular year, she did not receive one. Our other Team members...

“Of the Outdoors” Missouri River Pierre Area Fall Fishing

by Gary Howey | Oct 15, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

Paul’s lure had just come to the bottom and as he raised the bait off the bottom, his rod dipped towards the water indicating a bite. On this trip, we were fishing with guide and good friend Paul Steffen, Steffen Brothers Guide Service...

“Of the Outdoors” The Paddlefish

by Gary Howey | Oct 3, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

Paddlefish, a prehistoric looking fish whose skeleton has few bones, only a cartilage running from their head to their tail. Unlike other fish with scales, the paddlefish is smooth-skinned, with a shark-like body and an elongated, paddle-like snout, which is often up...

On the Water The Firefighters/Paralyzed Veterans of America Memorial “Fishing Event” By Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | May 31, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

The weather forecast for this two-day event was going to be a scorcher, but that did not seem to bother the attendees who showed up for this Memorial event, some were in wheel chairs, others walked with walkers, canes or assistance from family and...

Small & Largemouth The Bass Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Aug 10, 2017 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

Bass, both the smallmouth and largemouth bass are one of the top predators in any body of water as they’re some of the most aggressive fish in the body of water. Largemouth The largemouth inhabits most bodies of water from small farm ponds,...