On the Hunt

Janis Putelis and Clay Newcomb hunt Montana's backcountry for a black bear. Clay's mules aid in reaching remote spots.

Janis Putelis and mentor Jimmy hunt Miller for spring gobblers on family land.

Janis Putelis and his coonhound, Mingus, assist a mountain lion hazing study in NE Washington.

Janis Putelis joins elite elk callers Jason Phelps and Drik Durham in Montana's backcountry, mastering the art of elk calling.

Janis returns to Wisconsin for a self-filmed whitetail hunt during the rut. He waits patiently over a scrape, resulting in a close encounter.

Janis Putelis joins Rue Mapp, Founder of Outdoor Afro, for an early-season California turkey hunt.