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Depending on where you live, if you are indoors and have your lights on with the window open on a warm summer night, you may likely have a big brown bug bouncing against your window screen. June bugs are not poisonous to humans or pets. They do not bite or sting, although their spiny legs can feel pokey if handled. While they are harmless, they are considered a nuisance pest because they fly into people, get stuck in hair, and their larvae (called grubs) can cause damage to lawn roots.
Key Facts About June Bugs:
Behavior: They are attracted to bright lights at night, often slamming into porch lights and screens.
Appearance: They are stout, reddish-brown to black beetles, about 1/2 to 1 inch long
Safety:
They possess no venom and do not transmit diseases to humans.
Larvae: The larvae are white grubs that live in the soil and can damage turf by feeding on grass roots. They are great live bait for fishing, and Skunks think they make a tasty meal.
When it comes to fishing, picking the perfect hook is easy thanks to this feature from Outdoor News... 101 guide to fishing hooks
Open Water Season is a good time to thing about being safe on the water!
Wear a life jacket, don’t just bring it. Many state laws require anyone under age 13 to wear a US Coast Guard approved PFD (personal floatation device) - life jacket - when the boat is underway. But the best practice is for everyone to wear one. Even if you are a strong swimmer, an unexpected plunge into cold water can quickly incapacitate you.
Check safety equipment. Ensure life jackets are in good condition and fit the wearer. On motorboats, ensure carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, navigation lights, and sound-producing devices are in good condition. Wear the engine cut-off lanyard anytime the boat is underway.
Remember that large wakes from your boat motor can be hazardous to other people recreating on the water and negatively affect the shoreline and shallow areas.
Outdoor News provides information on boating and outdoor gear - LEARN MORE
Kolby Willey of NY caught and released this striped bass while fishing this his dad on the Hudson River April
Downrigging for Walleye! Check out this video you will learn to easily identify the difference between a walleye and a sauger, and this JPT captain will walk you through important steps to get your downrigger positioned for successful angling. - check out the video!
Kudos to Boy Scout Troop 110 who assisted in planting 300 DNR tree seedlings at the Daniel Boone Conservation League in Richfield, WI recently. Have you been part of a habitat project? Send your picture to us!
Whether it is your first spring turkey hunt or some waterfowl hunting, learning about firearm safety and spending time in the field with an experienced hunter helps you build lifelong skills to enjoy the outdoors, and gives you some great memories of times shared with family and friends!
Gracelyn Malone, of WI harvested her first turkey, a 25-pound gobbler while hunting with her dad in April.
Brayden Babineau, of Vermont, harvested his first turkey, a 20-pounder, while hunting with his Papa Joe in April
Owen Zanghi of NY harvested this gobbler while hunting with his uncle and his dad
Peter Fitzgerald of MN harvested his first goose while hunting with his mom last Oct
During the month of May, two lucky JPT members in our weekly drawing won a Medic Multi Tool and two more winners each won the Warrior Kid Medic Multi Tool Quick Draw from Warrior Kid Medic - the Triangular Bandage is the multitool of first aid gear.
