Welcome to the March 2022 edition of the JPT member-only update. We've got videos you'll want to check out, and get some tips to help YOU become a better hunter and more successful angler.
JPT COACH REVERMANN shares some valuable Hunting Tips ahead of the spring turkey season LEARN MORE
Along the the Central and Mississippi Flyways that many Outdoor News Junior Pro Team members call home, as the snowline moves north, so do massive flocks of snow geese pushing toward their breeding grounds on the Arctic Tundra. Waterfowlers can take advantage
of this migration through the spring Light Goose Conservation Order. This conservation action is authorized to reduce an overabundance of snow geese that threatens the birds' arctic breeding habitat. There is some pretty cool history behind how this hunting opportunity came to be, that is covered in this blog read more....
BONUS TIP:
If you're going to try a spring hunt, here are a few suggestions: Because snow geese are usually in huge flocks, big decoy spreads are recommended. While this is basically true, a bunch of stationary decoys are not enough. Kites with flapping wings – which means hunting on windy days, usually not a problem in spring – may bring birds close enough to shoot because they’re draw to motion. Rotary machines are an expensive investment, require a lot of time and effort to haul and set up, and don’t really seem to bring the geese any closer than flapping kites. Read more from Outdoor News on tips for hunting snow geese
KNOW YOUR BIRDS -don't shoot swans! While it's easier to identify the Blue Morph of the Lesser Snow Geese by their white face and dark body, there is habitat crossover with white swans that can be confused with snow geese. Check out this reference guide to ID your birds before you head out. SNOW GOOSE https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snow_Goose/id# ROSS' GOOSE https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rosss_Goose/id
Always refer to your state's fish and wildlife regulations before any hunting or fishing activity.
Isaac (pictured above) sure had a good day out on the ice during this year's hardwater season with that nice pike! If you want to get into ice fishing make sure you check out all our videos on our YouTube Channel covering everything from gear to the right lures. But as much as we love hardwater, it's time to start thinking about spring angling!
A BOW, A REEL AND A COUPLE ARROWS Bowfishing is growing in popularity, and springtime is an ideal time to give it a try and go after rough fish. Tony Peterson is an avid bowhunter, and he offers some tips on how he approaches bowfishing, including some low-cost ways to get into the sport. LEARN MORE
IS FLY FISHING FOR YOU? Have you ever wondered about the sport of fly fishing? Here is a ten minute video from Minnesota Trout Unlimited that you may like! VIEW THE INTRO TO FLY FISHING VIDEO HERE
If you're in the Minnesota area, and want to learn more about Fly Fishing, make plans to visit the Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo held March 18-20 in St. Paul https://greatwatersflyexpo.com/
TIME TO TAP Early spring means the sap is flowing in the hardwood trees, and it's time to tap some trees to make maple syrup.
And because it is just such a great guide to getting started, here is a video series we brought back to share with JPT members that walks you through how to do it!
We're ramping up for the 2022 Wood Duck Challenge.... check out this video to find out about the bonus prizes you could win when you build a Wood Duck Nesting Box and enter your photo. Remember - birds start migrating in March, so get started now!
Check it out! This Outdoor News Junior Pro Team member, Rowan Oostra, has his own YouTube Channel.
