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Hunting TIPS
You made it to the full library — real advice from people who are actually out there doing it. Whether you’re patterning a shotgun, calling in waterfowl, working on your bow accuracy, or figuring out deer sign for the first time, JPT’s coaches, captains, and fellow members break down what actually works, hunt by hunt, season by season. Browse what you need below and get ready to fill your tag.
Turkey hunting tips: Make sure to blend into your surroundings to increase your chances of shooting a bird
By Clay Ellis-Escobar Spring is here and soon we will be out hunting turkeys. Make sure to check your camo gear to make sure it is ready to go. Wear camouflage that’s appropriate for your surroundings- There are lots of different patterns of camouflage. You want the correct pattern depending on the season and what […]
What to Expect at a Hunter Education Course
By Clay Ellis-Escobar What Is Hunter Education? Hunter Education is a course that teaches young hunters the practice of firearms and hunting safety. I just completed mine, and I’ll be sharing what I learned. According to the IL DNR publication titled, Today’s Hunter in Illinois, there are four main pillars of Hunter Safety. They are: […]
Turkey hunting tips for beginners: Stay comfortable so you can spend more time chasing gobblers
Spring is just around the corner and soon we will be out in the woods and fields targeting wild turkeys. Make sure to stay comfortable so you can spend more time hunting and increasing your chances of harvesting a turkey this spring hunting season. Start off with a good base layer- The weather can vary […]
Late season pheasant hunting tips: Go where others fail to go
We’ve been hitting the public sloughs hard during the past few weeks in search of some roosters, and the sheer volume of competition has surprised me. Weekends are a zoo, and even during the weekdays there are plenty of people following dogs around. It’s impossible to find a chunk of ground that hasn’t seen recent […]
Scouting for turkeys in the fall from the deer stand
There’s plenty to be learned about birds while you’re sitting in a tree It’s been too long since I’ve sat in a bow stand, taking in the sights and sounds that the gun-hunters of November never get to experience. They miss some of the heat and mosquitoes, for sure, but if you’re a turkey hunter […]
Fall turkey hunting tips: how to get covered in birds
There are plenty of myths and misconceptions in the hunting world when it comes to deer and other big game. Fall turkeys, while they don’t get a whole lot of love, also are plagued by false beliefs. The old standbys are, of course, that they don’t make any noise, you can’t call them in, and […]
