How To Debone Venison Hindquarters 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...

Michigan Turkey Hunting with Janis Putelis

Janis explores turkey hunting in his home state of Michigan, a land that barely held turkeys in his youth. The hunt delivers challenges of quiet birds and tests Janis’ patience down to the last moment.

Ep. 37: Janis Putelis

This episode of the podcast featured the one and only Janis “The Latvian Eagle” Putelis. The Eagle and I sat down at MeatEater, Inc., HQ to address some reader quandaries in regards to hunter ethics and some generally sticky situations you folks have encountered. The Eagle provided measured, thoughtful advice that every hunter can learn from and I did my best to keep up. From shooting coyotes to sharing spots, we covered a lot of ground. Enjoy...