Ep. 396: How to Learn From a “Failed” Hunt with Janis Putelis

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Today on the show, I’m joined by MeatEater’s Janis Putelis to analyze his 2020 Wisconsin rut bow hunt and explore ways all of us can better learn from our hunts and unfilled tags.

Topics discussed:

The dreaded November heat wave
Saddle hunting
The urge to tree hop
Scent control vs. wind direction
Deer sign and lack thereof
The importance of scouting
What to do with limited time and intel
Optimism and moving forward

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