Janis Putelis (Yanni Chimani)
Experienced MeatEater contributor and hunter who shares firsthand accounts of varied hunts; featured here describing his first baited archery black bear hunt in Manitoba and reflecting on tactics, ethics, and meat/fat uses.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 1h 11min
Ep. 842: Jani's Hunt for a Manitoba Giant | 12 in '26
Janis Putelis, an experienced MeatEater contributor and hunter, walks through his first baited archery black bear hunt in Manitoba. He discusses the controversy and ethics around baiting. He breaks down bait recipes, archery setup, bear behavior at baits, and the shot, tracking, and processing of a giant bear.
