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The Sept 2024 edition of the JPT member-only update
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It's back to school season, and so we thought we'd go BACK TO BASICS when it comes to some of our favorite fall outdoor activities including fall bass fishing and waterfowl hunting. But since we know we can all learn something new -  if you have a fun tip to share - send it to us HERE
 
FALL BASS FISHING; 3 LURE STYLES YOU SHOULD HAVE
Compared with many of summer’s fishing opportunities, this is the best time to get out and target both largemouths and smallmouths to get in on the fall feeding frenzy. One of the most exciting ways to catch them is on topwater lures.
This category contains a huge array of different lures, but they can largely be broken down into three styles. Every bass angler out there should possess lures of each style.
Learn more
Catch and release is very important for the conservation of our fisheries, and some bodies of water have regulations that require you to release any fish you land. But the proper technique is critical to the survival of the fish.
Here are simple steps to follow.
HOW TO: Tips for proper catch and release
Visit the JPT Facebook page, and follow our Instagram channel to see all the great photos we've been sharing of JPT members who are reeling in some epic fish this season!
 
Hunting 101 always starts with safe handling of your firearm.
  1. Watch that muzzle! Always have your muzzle pointed in a safe direction. It should be out of the way of anyone you may be with or any other game you’re not hunting for.
  2. Treat every firearm as if it was loaded. Even if you think it's not, there is the chance that your gun could still be loaded.
  3. Be sure of the target and what is in front of it and beyond. Know what distance you’re comfortable shooting - and be aware of what’s behind your target.
  4. Keep your finger outside of the trigger guard until ready to shoot. Always be safe with the trigger guard, especially when you're hunting with someone else.
  5. Check your barrel and ammunition. Make sure that the barrel is clear and that you have the correct type of ammunition for the firearm you have.
  6. Unload firearm when not in use. When carrying your firearm to and from the shooting area, make sure to unload it and leave the action open.
  7. Point a firearm only at something you intend to shoot. Never horseplay with a loaded or unloaded gun.
  8. Don’t run, jump, or climb with a loaded gun. Unload your firearm before climbing a fence or tree or jumping a ditch. Never pull a firearm by the muzzle. Always pull it by the butt or stock.

  • Trumpeter swan  Mature birds: pure-white plumage (sometime stained heads). Young birds: more gray. Long necks relative to the body size. Length 4-5 feet, wingspan 7 feet, weight 17-28 pounds.

  • Tundra swan (protected species): Mature birds: pure-white plumage. Young birds: more gray. Long necks relative to the body size. Length 4.5 feet, wingspan 5.5 feet, weight 8-23 pounds.

  • Canada goose (legal game species): Black-necked plumage with chin strap, black head, tan breast, brown back, long necks. Length 2.5-3.5 feet, wingspan 4-5.5 feet, weight 6.5-20 pounds.

  • Snow goose (legal game species): White with black wing tips, short necks relative to the body size. Length 2.5 feet, wingspan 4.5 feet, weight 3.5-7 pounds.
When it comes to waterfowl - being able to ID birds is a basic necessity.
Looking for differences in size, shape, plumage patterns and colors, wing beat, flocking behavior, voice, and habitat are all ways to distinguish one species from another.  Here is a helpful guide from the US Fish and Wildlife Service on waterfowl ID tips
Another part of waterfowl hunting you need to take advantage of is staying camouflaged.
If you are using a blind whether that be in a field, boat, or on a shoreline it is best to use materials from the area you are hunting in to best match your surroundings. Brush, cattails, leaves, or straw can all work great, just blend in the best you can. JPT Captain Gabby shared her tips in this quick article https://jrproteam.com/hunting-tips/waterfowl-hunting-tip-staying-camouflaged-is-key-to-a-successful-hunt/
That's one fun THROWBACK photo! JPT members, Natalie and Oliver San Filippo in the middle and their friends Lucas White on the left and Carson White on the right had successful youth season duck hunt. Share your photos with us
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