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 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 | 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...
by Gary Howey | Jul 26, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field, South Dakota Game & Parks
PIERRE, S.D. – As part of a signed access agreement with the landowners, Reetz Lake will be open to licensed anglers starting Aug. 1 – Sept. 30, 2018 and from May 1 – Sept. 30, 2019. Although the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission adopted...