Spring where you at?! April Outdoor report: Many anglers are itching for ice to come off so they can get into a good spring crappie bite. The question that’s being asked all around: Will the ice be off for fishing opener?!
My guess is… Yes, we have seen very similar conditions to this in 2013. Mother Nature will come through. Some of the bigger lakes may take longer but there will be water to fish!
Season A kicked off in the woods for Turkey hunting. Some tough hunting conditions with rain, snow, sleet, and high winds made for some difficult hunting. Very little success occurred in the BLA. Hunters can expect to see better bird activity as temps rise and the sun shines. However, one can still have some luck if hunting fields or near the roost. Everyday in the woods is a day well spent. Fun fact: Biologists have confirmed that the wild Turkey has at least 29 different calls/vocalizations. Making them the most vocal bird in the wild!
Behind the Dirt- Land tips from Jordan: One of the most overlooked steps in the food plot process is one of the easiest in my opinion. It can save you hundreds of dollars and countless hours! Knowing your soil and the pH level is critical. This is the first thing I do when finding a location I want to establish a food plot. By knowing the levels of the pH it will tell me what will grow well here. Now there are multiple ways to test your soil. Two of the methods I use are the DIY instant pH kit and the comprehensive kit. With the instant kit you will know your approximate pH level in 15-20 mins. The comprehensive kit takes 2-3 weeks but will give you a very detailed analysis of your soil and give you recommendations of how to improve your soil! I will drop the links to the kits below. You can also talk to your local co-op and see if they do soil testing. There are many different kits out there, these are my favorite and very user friendly! One thing I do every year to improve my soil is spread lime all over it. This helps boost the soil in many ways and is a cheap way to help your food plot success. Lime can be found at many stores in the gardening or planting section. Any questions or comments please do reach out. Have fun in the dirt!
Venison loaded fries:
INGREDIENTS
• 2 lbs fresh or frozen fries
• 1 cup pinto beans
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 1 lb. ground venison
• 1 cup chopped lettuce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. paprika
• Choice of salsa, guacamole, sour cream
PREPARATION 1 Cook French fries with desired method. Deep fried is great, but an oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes also works. 2 Brown ground venison in a pan with the salt, pepper, garlic, chili powder, and paprika. 3 Place cooked fries on a baking sheet. Top with pinto beans, meat, and cheese. Place in 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. 4 Remove from oven, and top with lettuce, salsa, and guacamole. Serve hot so that cheese is still melty and fries are still crispy.
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