How To Clean and Care for a Rifle in the Field with Janis Putelis

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

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   Connect with Mark Kenyon...

Field Care Tips for Hunting Knives

Like most tools, hunting knives require maintenance. If you don’t take care of your blade, you’ll be one of those hunters who struggles through the process of field dressing and butchering and who turns out sloppily processed game meat. On a recent Montana black bear hunt, Matt Elliott from Benchmade Knife Company walked the MeatEater crew through a handful of do’s and don’ts surrounding knife care in the field. Some of it might seem like common...

Video: How to Clean a Rifle Barrel

Whether your rifle is brand new or passed down through several generations, regular and proper cleaning is imperative to keep it in good shape and shooting accurately for hunting seasons to come. It all starts with the right tools and a solid understanding of what you’re trying to accomplish. When you fire a rifle, burnt gunpowder and residue from the bullet will accumulate in spiral grooves in the barrel called the rifling. These grooves make...