by Gary Howey | Feb 25, 2022 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Beaver, are continually building and creating dams to back up the water, allowing them to construct their dens underwater along the shoreline or to build a beaver lodge. (Contributed Photo) When I was younger, at home in Watertown, South Dakota, trapping was one of...
by Gary Howey | Oct 29, 2020 | "Of the Outdoors" Columns
The following is our go-to breakdown of everything you need to know when identifying the where, when, and how of animal tracks in the backcountry. Where To Look For Animal Tracks The first step to identifying animal tracks is knowing where to look for them....
by Gary Howey | Dec 6, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field
Years ago, my son Paul and I trapped together, even when there was abundant habitat; we did our best to eliminate as many predators as possible, hoping we were helping the area wildlife. Now, that we have a little habitat, we’re seeing more pheasants...
