Summer Slab Strategies, Scouting Tips for Public Lands and NEW SBBA Video

August 14, 2020 Weekly Junior Pro Team eNewsletter

Kyle and Tyler Bahr hit the water for the Blackfish Tournament on Lake Minnetonka in a new episode of the Super Bahr Brothers Adventures.
Find out what rigs they used while bassn' Minnesota's 9th largest body of water.

It can be pretty hot and humid outdoors this time of year. We're looking forward to the hunting season, and even dreaming a little bit about hitting the ice for hardwater season in a few short months... Get ready for fall with some tips for early season scouting, and we have words of caution so you don't blow your season before it starts.

Not only is it fun to think about hardwater season this time of year, it's also exciting to look forward to the fall hunting seasons. Now is an ideal time to start to build a plan for where you'll be on opening morning. If you're involved in developing food plots and habitat on land that your family owns, you're ahead of the game. But what if you are going to hunt public land or private land with permission? Consider food sources that game will be feeding on as part of your early season scouting....

Here's an important tip when it comes to early season scouting: Some people check their trail cams too often, or make the mistake of scouting areas during the time of day when deer are most active - which actually has a negative impact on their success during the season! Go out during the middle of the day to scout food sources, and it's a good idea to consider scent control on your clothing and in the handling of your trail cam equipment.
Also - make sure you clean your boots and gear to remove seeds and soil when you leave the field. Don't be guilty of spreading invasive plant species!