Turkey Hunting | Gary Howey's Outdoors

Fall Turkey

by Gary Howey | Nov 8, 2019 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

When most folks think about turkey hunting, it’s the spring hunts where the hunter using calls and decoys brings the gobbler to him. In the spring, hunters are after the strutting brightly colored gobblers and at times, these high-strung spring...

“Of the Outdoors” 2018, A Year In Review

by Gary Howey | Dec 27, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

It is hard to believe how quickly this year has gone by, and it seems as every year goes by even quicker. At my Outdoorsmen Productions office, and in my life, there have been quite a few changes. As most of you know, I love hunting, with my...

Creating Wild Turkey hangouts

by Gary Howey | Apr 9, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field, THE GAMEKEEPERS OF MOSSY OAK

Gamekeepers need to study the birds and understand the value of effective scouting. Ideally, anticipating the wild turkeys every move means success in the field. Understanding what turkeys want and then what your farm offers (or lacks) will help you discover ways to...

Gov. Ricketts proclaims Nebraska top turkey hunting destination

by Gary Howey | Apr 3, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

LINCOLN, Neb. – Gov. Pete Ricketts signed a proclamation on April 2 declaring Nebraska the Best Turkey Hunting Destination in the United States. The governor signed the proclamation in a ceremony at the Nebraska Capitol and presented it to Nebraska Game and Parks...

Pre-Season Scouting The Key to All Hunting Success By Gary Howey

by Gary Howey | Apr 3, 2018 | Gary’s Thoughts from the Field

If you are in the process of planning a hunting trip, the first question you may ask yourself is where do I start my hunt? Even if you have hunted in the same area for years, things will change from one year to the next. The cropping system may have...