by Gary Howey | Aug 20, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
The fall and winter small game hunting seasons are just around the corner, with several states indicating that some wildlife numbers are up. In both South Dakota and Nebraska, when it comes to outdoor recreation, pheasant hunting is a treasured tradition, with opening...
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...
by Gary Howey | Oct 3, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
“Of the Outdoors” The Paddlefish 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...
by Gary Howey | Sep 20, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Hunting Seasons are Here 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...
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...