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Janis Putelis
Janis Putelis is the Director and Executive Producer of the Netflix Original series MeatEater and co-host of The MeatEater Podcast. Before joining MeatEater in 2012, Putelis spent over a decade guiding hunting and fishing trips in Colorado, Arizona, and Mexico and three years in a professional kitchen.
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The MeatEater Podcast
Ep. 839: 2026 MeatEater Trivia Tournament, Round 3
Spencer Neuharth hosts the Final Round of Championship MeatEater Trivia with Steven Rinella, Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Randall Williams, Seth Morris, and Cory Calkins. Connect with MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and YouTube Clips Subscribe to MeatEater Podcast Network on...
Spencer NeuharthFeb 25, 2026
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Black Bear
Six Things I Learned On My First Baited Bear Hunt
Hunters debate the validity of baiting black bears (or any game for that matter) all the time. Baiting often raises questions of sportsmanship or fair chase, but it might not be as black and white of an issue as hunters sometimes make it. I’ve only hunted over bait a few times—for deer and pigs in...
Janis PutelisFeb 24, 2026
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12 in '26S01 E01Feb 24, 2026
Manitoba Black Bear
Janis Putelis kicks off our "12 in 26" series as he takes his bow to Manitoba in search of a giant black bear. To make things even more interesting, he hunts over bait for the first time to see what the fuss is all about. Presented by Moultrie and OnX Maps.
Janis PutelisFeb 24, 2026
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Ep. 837: This Episode is Called "It's the Third-to-Last Episode" | MeatEater Radio Live!
Hosts Randall Williams, Janis Putelis, and Seth Morris, talk about their recent travels to conventions and hunts, interview Scott Heidebrink of American Prairie about the BLM's recent decision to revoke the organization's bison grazing permits, impress the class with their super cool stuff in Show...
Randall WilliamsFeb 20, 2026
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