The Next Generation of
Outdoor Pros
Starts Here.
Welcome to the Outdoor News Junior Pro Team — a place for young hunters, anglers, and shooting sports athletes (18 and under) to prove they’re not just out here playing, they’re living the outdoors.
Join the team and you’ll learn from industry experts, get the scoop on the latest gear, jump into JPT-sponsored events and weekly contests, and connect with other kids who take the outdoors as seriously as you do.
Ready to represent? Scroll down to see what's waiting for you — or jump straight in.
What is
Junior Pro Team?
The Junior Pro Team (JPT) is part of the Outdoor News family, built around one idea: young hunters, anglers, and shooting sports athletes who take the outdoors seriously deserve a team of their own. It’s a resource, a community, and a stage — a place for kids 18 and under to grow into the next generation of outdoor pros.
Joining takes just a minute — sign up as a JPT member and you’re plugged into the full JPT social channels, eligible for member-only contests and giveaways, and part of a crew that shares tips, gear finds, and their best moments outdoors all year round. Once you’re in, show us what you’ve got: submit your photos and videos to be featured and tag your posts with #JPTFishing or #JPTHunting to get seen by the team.
Use #JPTFishing or #JPTHunting.
Ready to become an outdoor expert? Join the Junior Pro Team and start learning from the pros, scoring gear, and sharing your best moments in the field.
Show Us Your
Photos
This is where your best days outdoors get their spotlight. Post your photos and videos to Instagram and tag #JPTFishing or #JPTHunting — every trophy buck, every giant walleye, every full stringer counts. Think your hunt or catch tops the feed? Prove it.
Tagged posts get pulled into JPT’s official channels and featured right here on the site for the whole team to see. Follow the hashtags to catch the freshest highlights from your fellow JPT teammates — monster hookups, perfect shots, sunrise sits, and everything in between. Jump into the comments, swap tips, and hype each other up. Your next big idea might come from a post you see tonight.
No social media? No problem. Submit your photos and videos directly and we’ll feature your moment so the whole team can see it.
Check Out Our
Videos
From field-tested tips to real hunts and real catches, JPT videos are made to help you become a sharper, more skilled outdoorsman or outdoorswoman — not just watch one. Check out this one to see what JPT is all about, then head to the channel for everything else: gear breakdowns, tips, and highlights from teammates just like you.
This is just a taste of what’s on the channel. From real hunts and real catches to tips that’ll actually make you better in the field, JPT’s library has something for whatever you’re chasing — 130+ videos and counting. Ready to see it all?
New videos drop all the time, and the easiest way to catch them the moment they’re live is to subscribe. No searching, no missing out — just hit subscribe and JPT comes straight to you.
Don't Miss Our
NEWSLETTERS
Every month, JPT members get the inside scoop. Our member-only newsletter is packed with field-tested tips from our coaches and captains, seasonal how-tos for whatever’s in season — ice fishing in January, turkey season in April, waterfowl prep in September — plus gear breakdowns and the occasional weird-fish-of-the-month story you won’t believe. And the best part? It’s full of you. Every issue features photos of JPT members out there living it: first bucks, personal-best catches, muddy boots and big smiles. If we feature your photo, you might even win a prize.
Don’t want to wait for it to land in your inbox? Check out a recent issue below to see exactly what you’re missing. Then join JPT so the next one — and the next giveaway, and the next chance to see your own photo featured — comes straight to you.
Level Up With
fishing tips
Every angler starts somewhere — and JPT’s coaches and captains are here to help you level up faster. From locating early-season walleyes to dialing in a summer bass pattern, jigging tactics for first ice, or handling a fish the right way for catch and release, our library of fishing tips covers every species and every season. No fluff — just real advice from people who spend as much time on the water as you want to.
Whether you’re rigging up for spring bluegills or gearing up for hard water, there’s a tip in here for it. Browse the full library and start filling your stringer with more confidence.
Sharpen Up With
Hunting tips
Whether you’re chasing spring gobblers, scouting deer sign, patterning a shotgun, or working on your bow accuracy, JPT’s coaches, captains, and fellow members share what actually works in the field — not just what sounds good on paper. From waterfowl calling and camo tips to hunter safety basics and firsthand stories from members on their first solo hunt, this is real advice from people who are out there doing it.
New season, new challenge — there’s always something to sharpen before your next hunt. Browse the full library and get ready to fill your tag.