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Fall means HUNTING SEASON! From waterfowl to upland bird hunting, and the archery deer season kicking off - there is no shortage of things to keep you outdoors during the month of September.
Did you know, that when UNGULATES (deer, moose, caribou) are shedding the velvet off their antlers, it happens quickly? It's this time of year - late August or early September - when that happens. It's because antler growth is completed and blood ceases to flow to the antlers. This process initiates drying of the velvet, which is then rubbed off, resulting in polished, hard antlers during the breeding season. The velvet shedding occurs rapidly, usually in less than 24 hours.
So if you are in the woods and you see a tree or brush all scraped up, it is a good chance that is a rub. But what is the difference between a "rub" and a "scrape" when it comes to whitetail deer? Check out this video to learn more!
We've been seeing tons of epic fishing photos from JPT members lately - but here's a throwback to last fall when Reid Shutt, of New York harvested his first deer on Oct. 13, 2024 (on left) and Parker Solheid (on right) of Minnesota harvested his first deer, while hunting on Oct. 16, 2024
When you are getting into waterfowl hunting, there are some key pieces of equipment you will need to get started including waders, decoys, calls and a shotgun.  
One way to get started is to talk to an experienced hunter who may be looking to do some upgrades on things like their decoy collection or blind.
Make sure you remember to add a personal flotation device to your list if you are hunting from a boat.
Here's some TIPS YOU CAN USE - Check out this video on decoy setups

Planning to hunt over some used decoys? First, check decoys to make sure they’re still in good operating condition and don’t need to be patched. Examine the lines and knots to ensure that they’re solid. Replace and re-tie those that aren’t. Wash your decoys. If they’re chipped or faded, just touch up the paint a bit.
Do you know? Waterfowl bag limits are set through a process involving federal and state agencies that involves data and science that reaches far outside your local ponds and lakes.  Learn more about the process from our friends at Realtree
Tips for September Bass Fishing
Outdoor News did some Q&A with hardcore angler Tackle Terry Tuma on fishing the transition to fall.
Q: How do you fish wacky worms for bass?
T3: A 5-inch Gulp Sinking Minnow in a green tone is most productive. Fish it weightless, thus allowing a slow flutter to the bottom. If there are no takers on the fall, either twitch or lift, then let the worm lay. The key is slow and methodical retrieves.
While doing some fishing in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park in July, Henry Farrell, of Neenah, WI caught and released this cutthroat trout.
Fishing the Chippewa River Flowage in Wisconsin, Daniel Wiltsey caught and released this 36-inch northern in July.
What you need to know to really crush the fishing this fall.
JPT members are automatically entered into a weekly drawing. Get a bonus entry when you tell a friend to join. Stay tuned to our social media channels to see who the August winners were!
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