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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.
Waterfowl hunting time: scouting small-water ducks
By: Tony Peterson When it comes to duck hunting, I’m certainly not an expert. I entered the world of waterfowl late in life and have been playing a game of catch-up for about five years. Any greenhead is still a trophy to me, as is a Canada goose. That’s one of the reasons I focus […]
Keep it fun! Games bowhunters play: They can help when the moment of truth arrives
By: Steve Piatt I often focus on a one-shot archery practice routine. That certainly has a place in any bowhunter’s practice regimen. After all, as I wrote earlier, that first arrow is the one that’s going to be headed in the direction of a whitetail when it comes into range as you sit in your treestand. You don’t […]
Preparing for the upcoming duck season
Summer is winding down, fall will be here before you know it and that means waterfowl seasons are just around the corner. In some areas early goose seasons have already begun. If you haven’t started yet now is the time to practice up on your calling, shooting skills and gather all your gear.
Waterfowl hunting tip, staying camouflaged is key to a successful hunt
By: JPT Captain, Gabby Olson Next time you head out waterfowl hunting pay attention to your surroundings and blend in the best you can to give yourself the best chance at being successful. Using a camo pattern in the colors of your surroundings will work best to help keep your location concealed. You will also […]
Hunting tips: Building consistent bow accuracy
By: JPT Member Andrew P. Gawin When I started shooting a compound bow 4 or 5 years ago, I practiced at every opportunity and shot okay…at ten yards…which slowly improved till I was good at ten yards, then twenty, but only good, not great. That meant missing the target on every fourth or fifth shot! […]
One-shot archery practice best simulates your hunting scenario
By: Steve Piatt I’ve never been one of those guys who releases countless arrows each session, choosing instead to keep it to 12-15 or so. Enough to break down the muscles a bit, but not enough to lose my concentration. And, as I do when training a Lab pup, I always end on a high note, […]
