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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...

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...

Hunting Seasons are Here

by Gary Howey | Sep 20, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

You have to feel it, the air, the cool brisk temperatures and the breeze that will soon bring the cold weather our way. My old hunting dog, “Mo” knew right away that it was here; he had a little more bounce in his step when I let out for his...

Ringneck Pheasant Facts By Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Aug 8, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

Even though the pheasant opener is still several months away, I am making plans for my first hunt as things have changed sine the close of last years season As any hunter knows, habitat is the key to good pheasant numbers and over the last several...

My First 2018 Spring Gobbler, “It was Self Defense” By Gary Howey

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

Our calls echoed through the thick cedars, nothing, not a sound, no response, we called again and the Tom which was not very far away gobbled. Then a hen appeared along the brush filled fence line moving east away from us with the gobbler following close...