Wisconsin Whitetail Rut | S1E05 | On the Hunt

Janis brings it back to his roots and heads to Wisconsin with his dad and brother to hunt whitetail. On this self-filmed hunt, Janis takes advantage of less scent and movement to sit over a scrape and wait for a big buck. The rut is in full swing, and with cooler temperatures keeping the action alive, a beautiful Wisconsin whitetail sneaks up right underneath Janis’s stand.
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[@chethuston6006]

You are bad ass.pulling a buck around that size in your forties is no easy task. 😢 I'm 49 this year. Wish me luck.got about 4 more weeks to wait.good luck everyone.

[@jdy5556]

Beautiful buck Janis! Well executed hunt. To me that is the best feeling. Knowing you are in the right spot and just waiting for 'the moment'.

[@michaelmiller6197]

Truly an incredible video. Nice Buck!

[@peterupdikeswildtreasures4055]

This feels like a real KZbin video, great job Yanis.....

[@ronlongwellphoto]

This is an excellent video! Thanks, Jani! Makes me pumped for the upcoming deer season. Four months to go! Woot woot!

[@luevang4667]

My dad's first buck back in Minnesota after 12 years of living in Tulsa was right underneath him and he wouldn't of seen it if he didn't try to light his smoke

[@josephfudala2614]

Great video and a great buck. Don't want to rush summer but can't wait to be sitting in the woods come November.

[@Longtrailside]

Enjoyed how you put the arrow flight path thru the deer into the video.

[@C-24-Brandan]

MeatEater hands down is the best outdoors/hunting/trapping/fishing show out! Every year/new season the guys outdo themselves & keep Putting out a product that gets better and better! Rinella, Cal, Yanny & Clay are an all star group of guys that can do it all & do an excellent job of explaining, educating, showing how to properly do things and leave it better than it was! #RinellaforPresident #YanisforVicePresident #ClayandCalforSpeakeroftheHouseSecretaryofState #RoganforSecretaryofDefense #MeatEaterGovernmentForThePeopleByThePeople

[@michaelcayer8358]

Janis you are indeed a badass! Your set-up was fantastic as was your documentation of the entire hunt. So great to see you drop the hammer on an absolutely gorgeous buck, congrats from Canada brother!

[@benwilde4337]

Great closing clip… 😁😉👍🏼

[@justinadams159]

Awesome video, very surprised you didn’t go ahead and mount him, as he’s your first buck with a bow. Nice deer man

[@Mckinney129]

The ole fairy dust pays off!

[@LprogressivesANDliberals]

On sconnie! From California. Hunting & fishing is not like home 🦡🔴⚪️

[@joebuck120]

It would be nice to see you do this on public land in Wisconsin, I’m more into learning about hunting and how deer bed instead of just watching someone climb a tree and shoot one over a mock scrape on leased land or private land

[@edwardsabo8368]

What’s wrong with private land?

[@blaketownsend7234]

@@edwardsabo8368 nothing. You just have to have access to it.

[@casstle178]

Anyone know which pattern that camo is? It’s hard to tell how well camos blend when just seeing pictures on the website. This one blends really well!

[@chadweyek1332]

Very surprised he didnt keep that for a shoulder mount being the first archery whitetail

[@Poopsicle96]

Always a good day when we get an adventure with the Latvian Eagle!

[@TheStrategos392]

“ Gonna celebrate by having an apple.” 😂😂🤣🤣

[@spooncer8481]

Love your profile pic. STEELERS💪💪

[@TheStrategos392]

@@spooncer8481 Yes sir. Thank you.

[@spooncer8481]

@@TheStrategos392 hopefully they choke this year. Big Ben went out pretty bad.

[@TheStrategos392]

@@spooncer8481 😂 I guess we”ll just have to wait and see.

[@spooncer8481]

@@TheStrategos392 facts.

[@bearhuntingmagazine]

Great buck! Loved this self-filmed episode.

[@benjamincrom7276]

So glad this is being uploaded. This shows ethical, respectful and professional attitude got me into hunting.

[@johan73512]

Brilliant, love this style of video. Conveys your passion and motivations perfectly. Congrats on a great hunt!

[@codylongsdorf7796]

Is it possible to watch this and not have an ear to ear smile? Janis has always seemed like such a genuine salt of the earth guy. Awesome video

[@AngryOscillator]

I think it is possible, yes. Avoid those people

[@ryanpeterson9838]

Really great to see some more archery 🏹 content !! Great episode.

[@lonnywilcox445]

When you said it took you an hour to walk in I started calculating the drag out from my own experience and came up with 4 hours. Doing it in 3 while doing camera work is impressive. I would like to say in 30 years of hunting I have learned to only shoot deer uphill from the road but it never fails, I shoot a deer, turn to look in the direction of the car and there is always a hill between the deer and the car.

[@Verlisify]

I personally love Janis' "mreh" to shot combo

[@seangoes]

I am here for all of the On the Hunt With Janis videos. Great job Janis, looking forward to the next episode already!!!

[@OscarPerez-mn3po]

Big time congrats Janis! The picture you painted in your description of the sights, sounds, and smells while hunting WI’s Whitetail rut is exactly what I’ve been blessed with for the past 4 plus decades. And it never gets old. I was so looking forward to seeing you, dad, and bro, breaking bread over a mouth watering back strap culinary delight, and talking Norwegian smack to one another. Hopefully we’ll being able to witness that during your 2022 rutcation! Thanks for that awesome hunt!

[@bshreck3949]

Beautiful buck brother.

[@marshallsandum3651]

Janis is a national treasure

[@EthanPageHunter]

Awesome shot and great hunt. this harvest definitely showed off what a well built arrow and proper shot placement will do for you!

[@lyellclare9365]

A very cruel way to kill a deer. A slow death as compared to a well placed Bullet. I like my hunting (for meat only ) and I can honestly state that every bow hunter that I have ever met has been a self centred excuse for a hunter.

[@EthanPageHunter]

@@lyellclare9365 I am very sorry to hear you have had that perception. I can say without a doubt that its not most bowhunters, and that I also know people that I would share that sentiment towards. Bowhunters by and large are truly the most dedicated and skilled hunters. No one that just wants to aimlessly kill just chooses to shorten their effective range to 30 yards or less. The bow and arrow being one of the ancient hunting tools is an extremely effective way of harvesting animals in a humane manor. If you consider the alternative "natural" death for any animal (which is by predatorisation or sickness) the shot that Janis made was remarkable and very humane for that deer. As hunters a good shot and quick kill should be ALL of our ethos but its not. I know far more Elmer Fudd gun hunters than bow hunters. Dudes that bumble around the woods and kill anything and everything. That is not hunting. I truly believe that MeatEater is an incredible show that encapsulates what it means to be a hunter/conservationist. I am sorry to hear how you feel towards bow hunting and hope one day you meet someone that genuinely loves wildlife as guys like Janis or myself do and use a bow to hunt ethically and do it right. It is also refreshing to see someone life yourself that hunts yet still values the lives of animals. That should be everyone's heart towards hunting thus drive our ethos of taking GOOD shots and knowing our equipment to make a swift death.

[@JeremyReger]

@@lyellclare9365 I’ve never met a gun hunter that knew as much, cared as much, and took as much time for an ethical shot than a bow hunter.. and I do both but I’ve known more gun hunters to take several shots and more bow hunters who only need one shot..

[@BooRayWisco]

@@lyellclare9365 wow your miserable, too busy casting hate to educate yourself on the matter. Hunters do the most for all game with no close 2nd, we hunt for the beauty the passion, the emotion, the meat, the family at camp. You know…too busy squeezing the most out of life to care about internet preachers projecting exactly what they are composed of. Read more, do more, talk less

[@BooRayWisco]

@@EthanPageHunter 100%………I lack the patience to defend my hunting practices to yuppies. Glad you do, more of you and we d hear less of them. They agitate me something fierce lol

[@yeattst]

Nice buck! I especially appreciate the hot tip on the Sweet Tangos.

[@stevenrinella2221]

Hell yeah, Janis. Had a blast watching this. Excellent work.

[@ianpickwell3848]

You both are great to watch. Can’t wait for more meat eater. Amazing work

[@thisiconisactuallygoofysfa9960]

Bro visited my state!

[@PerfectoM]

I am so happy for you. It is exciting. Good job. Keep up the good work.

[@mclainmk]

Great job Janis.

[@stevenready5203]

Disappointed there aren't more jokes about the "micro 10" comment....like, hey, some nights my wife says I'm a big 8, other nights I'm a micro 10...haha Great video of a great hunt. Congrats Jani!

[@joshgordon2484]

Bro, I gotta rag you. I'm just watching your 2014 mule deer hunt on Sportsmans Ch today, you remember, where you said you wanted to kill a really big buck you could hang on the wall for people to say, "Man, what a buck". Well, I do seem to remember you killing a real trophy Idaho muley once that any muley hunter would put on the wall, and you just kept the rack and sold the cape. I've killed some big muleys, 3 over 30 inches and one state record non typical with 24 points not counting 4 broken off. Well, dummy, I would have put that buck you sold the cape of on the wall. Love your show. God bless.

[@pamelapelech3249]

Congrats on that beautiful buck. Heehaw. Meat in the freezer. I haven't hunted in WI in 25-30 years. I got my first deer last year out my back Door behind my neighbors house.

[@funkbro01]

This is by far Janis' best video. Thanks for the great story telling!

[@michaelmitchell6368]

What a great video. Quick question, What kind of tree stand setup is this? This seems amazing. Awesome buck. On a side note,I think you and the whole crew should come to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, if you do hit me up.

[@rodewerk5034]

Corollary you could determine that periods of inattention are necessary as your success rate goes up because you were goofing off. Congratulations on the nice buck. Thank you for the video.

[@kfluharty2865]

Love the closing. Just reminding people of how blessed we are for health to get out and enjoy creation. Missing this year cause of back surgery is a reminder of taking time to really appreciate what we have when we have it! Love the video!

[@aarontimian1022]

Janis remains the best part of meateater.

[@samuelmoore5160]

I'm partial to Clay, but Janis is a very close second for me!

[@billwell9266]

Spending more time in the woods ... that's the priority!

[@jtorms11]

Jonas,... that there is a succesful hunt with nothing but net,.. and that is from a hockey player.. from the past

[@Cheedweed]

Vital V!

[@dougwalton4831]

One of my favorite meateater videos this is what it's all about ......

[@andyc.947]

Love to see the meateater guys hunting whitetails.

[@Nobull_Gamer12]

Thanks for the 3 hour drag. Nice buck congratulations.

[@lukeadams9128]

What kind of climbing stick set up is this? Doesnt look like Tethrd.

[@LordViettner]

"i'm gonna celebrate... by having an apple". Hell yeah Janis, you earned that, nice shot!

[@lukeadams9128]

What kind of Stone glacier pack you running Janis?

[@MrHuntfishdive]

At least you were making the video was good and not playing on your phone.

[@michaelrossssss]

Jani's name should be in the title or larger in the thumbnail

[@jimmycurran5355]

That's a great buck. Nice job with the filming.

[@mikewolowicz]

Great camera work through the shot. It's crazy that all came together so well, doing it by yourself. Nice buck too.

[@jbsvideos5589]

Tell us about your phone case. Commercial or homemade?

[@micahdunleavy9227]

Just cape it out and quarter it in the field… So much easier

[@frankjerardenno2678]

Hope your hunts better than Blake Shelton...

[@TheSnappleman75]

Nice!

[@jacobcalkins1232]

Awesome buck. Wi in November is the best!

[@justinwilliamson4031]

I love good, frothy blood. The brighter the better. 😎

[@skeetermalcolm1655]

Congrats Janis,he is a great buck brother

[@benburrowes8767]

Really enjoyed this, thanks 🙏

[@stanleybuck4195]

You didn't tag the deer or register him before butchering. That seems wrong. The Wisconsin conservation Congress recently voted for the return of immediate man data thing and in a person harvested deer registration to better manage the state's deer hunting and to be able to monitor CWD.

[@jbsvideos5589]

No more tags in WI. E-registration is the norm now

[@haydenallen8485]

I'd love to know your arrow setup!

[@HPfishing_]

Nice work, Janis! Loved this.

[@ritchiehostetter8232]

Nice job. Great hunt

[@seanbalch7563]

Pass on that next year? You crazy 😛

[@jonnywalker5742]

Did I miss what area of Wisco he was in?

[@joshuadunn882]

That was a cracking shoot Jani. Text book... Great filming too. I'd say that's very very difficult. I live in Ireland, where archery hunting isn't allowed (at present 🤞), and I'd love to one day come to the States and do a bit of archery hunting for whitetail or elk or anything for that matter... Great stuff lads 👍🏼

[@Erikgunz357]

Nice buck congrats

[@o2285]

I love it when a plan comes together.

[@derrickwarner9578]

I enjoy seeing you guys in Wisconsin

[@ukcitizen5341]

all that gear and no drag strap??

[@tannerbakker4299]

Janis is the best I will say it again

[@Kentril2112]

Fall whitetail is easily my favourite time of the year. Crisp weather, leaves changing, squirrels sounding like 14 pointers and some quality time with my boys. I secretly pray that I don't shoot anything until later in the season; extend that out as long as possible. Man, I'd love to get a hunt in with Janis! Such a cool dude. Love to watch the Latvian Eagle fly!

[@WuWarPigz]

how do i get to see all the episodes?

[@richbowman8442]

Very nice buck and congratulations. For all those who drag a deer out of the woods. Free advice. Take the front legs and put them in the antlers. Use a drag rope around the head/neck. When you lift the front third of the deer comes off the ground. Use for does as well. Even in the dry leaves it is easier to drag out a deer. On Wisconsin!

[@underdogoutdoors]

You can't beat a good rut hunt in Wisconsin, greatest place to be in November.

[@NormundsVeldre]

I usually dont watch archery hunts, but when I do, its Janis Putelis. Nice project.

[@quintenbullard2921]

Frontal on deer sized game isn’t a chip shot. It’s way easier to miss than hit. The target is about a baseball size or you’ll probably not hit vitals. And they generally move no matter what arrow you shoot

[@cabinvibesebaystore8956]

New sub ! Liked 🙏🌽😇

[@mikeybreakz6292]

for some reason bluejays follow and harass bucks. not the does. i can hear em squawking at them the whole way through the woods. and the birds always sound off and rat me out and blow my stalk.

[@bearbiter9051]

I love these bowhunting episodes! What's Janis' bow? I love the riser style and colour

[@rwchidester]

Congrats man. Nice buck. Thanks for the dragging out shots. 😏

[@Keith_White]

If you climb a tree in the middle of the woods and aren't hunting, people think you're crazy.

[@mikesmith6838]

I would gladly give up most the fingers on my left hand to have one more hunt with my Dad. Enjoy it, Janis!

[@Rjmclean34]

very well self filmed

[@mitchellweaver54]

Good hunt brother!

[@brianjohnson8918]

If whitetail bucks ever got the word out about what happens next when you hear a "Meh" in the woods, the hunting would get a lot tougher!

[@linthicum75]

Congratulations

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

Damn you guys just keep killing it. I can’t even keep up with all the content!!

[@thommysaraceno2862]

awesome stuff!

[@arrowheadangler]

I have yet to hunt Wisconsin, but that sounds awesome!

[@lukeseib4667]

Thanks Janis, so nice to see you self shoot and capture the hunt so well, It's not easy for us plebians that don't have camera crews to follow us around. I bet you felt way more deadly with less people in the bush

[@janisputelis440]

You got that right.

[@k_c_t_photography]

@@janisputelis440just watched this for the first time and this video was awesome! What all did you use to self film yourself for this hunt?

[@anglersedge11]

Awesome video

[@Airsoftbonnybridge]

Janis is so good

[@darrellkitner2175]

Atta boy Yani!!! Beautiful deer and very well filmed my man!!

[@Mooseondaloose907]

Do guys use saws on the sternum for symmetry or do they not know there is cartilage on both sides of the bone?