by Gary Howey | Oct 5, 2020 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
The Ringneck Pheasant, a native bird of China has done very well in the upper Midwest and with the increase in habitat over the last several years, bird numbers are up as much as 163 percent in some locations. (Photo Courtesy of the Iowa DNR) The Ringneck Pheasant, a...
by Gary Howey | Sep 4, 2020 | South Dakota Game & Parks
PIERRE, S.D. – For the first time in the history of South Dakota pheasant hunting, pheasant hunters will be able to begin hunting pheasants at 10 a.m. CT (9 a.m. MT) for the entire pheasant season, including the resident-only season, which begins this year on...
by Gary Howey | Nov 23, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
When hunting in the late fall and early winter, being comfortable; warm and dry is very important and this column will deal with just that. Each year, the clothing manufacturers come out with clothing that helps to make your trip into the outdoors...
by Gary Howey | Oct 5, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
It won’t be long the enthusiasm is already starting to build. There are commercials on TV, ads in the papers and even special flyers pertaining to this upcoming event. In just a few short weeks, one of the most highly anticipated hunting seasons...
by Gary Howey | Sep 24, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
I’ve hunted for as long as I can remember, cherishing every trip and the memories these trips created! My first hunting trips were with my brother A.J. as we went out with our BB-guns to see if we could shoot a few sparrows and black birds. On one trip, we even...
