by Gary Howey | May 10, 2019 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns, Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
For thirty-nine years, I’ve been an outdoor communicator and fortunate to have met and spent time with some truly exceptional outdoorsmen and women: guides, outdoor educators, tournament anglers, seminar presenters and radio/television personalities who’s...
by Gary Howey | Apr 10, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
Two aspects of wildlife management that are growing rapidly are the restoration of native habitat and growing crops with game birds in mind. I am of the opinion that “loss of habitat” may be the number one factor (on a list of many reasons) for the steady decline in...
by Gary Howey | Feb 25, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
As the hunters neared the center of the field, several birds came up out of the cover, Micah Likness Yankton, S.D. as well as others, yelled “Rooster”, allowing those hunters on either side and those blocking know that they were shootable birds....
by Gary Howey | Aug 27, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
August 27, 2018 PIERRE, S.D. – According to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP), this year’s pheasant brood survey shows a 47 percent increase over last year. The 2018 statewide pheasants-per-mile...
by Gary Howey | Jun 14, 2017 | THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK
Early June is a great time of year to think about getting some food planted for turkeys, quail, or other birds you plan to hunt. WhistleBack is a warm season blend of sorghum, three varieties of millets, Egyptian wheat, and sunflowers. This mix is designed to...