Janis answers YouTube listener-submitted questions and comments from his 2026 high country mule deer hunt. He covers gear used, tactics, training, preparation and lots more in this companion podcast to the Mountain Muley Honey Hole 12 in '26 film.

Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel.

Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles www.can-am.brp.com

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Janis answers YouTube listener-submitted questions and comments from his 2026 high country mule deer hunt. He covers gear used, tactics, training, preparation and lots more in this companion podcast to the Mountain Muley Honey Hole 12 in '26 film.
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAnhO_XBZKc">Watch the film now on MeatEater's YouTube channel.</a>
Presented by Can-Am: maker of the best ATVs, SxS, and Utility Vehicles&nbsp;<a href="http://www.can-am.brp.com">www.can-am.brp.com</a>
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Building on the belief that a deeper understanding of the natural world enriches all of our lives, host Steven Rinella brings an in-depth and relevant look at all outdoor topics including hunting, fishing, nature, conservation, and wild foods. Filled with humor, irreverence, and things that will surprise the hell out of you, each episode welcomes a diverse group of guests who add their own expertise to the vast world of the outdoors. Part of The MeatEater Podcast Network.

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Ep. 940: Janis's Backcountry Mule Deer | 12 in '26

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew Discuss: an Appalachian Ginseng poaching bust; Nantucket will pay you to kill (and donate) deer; Trump copied our Land Access Initiative concept (just kiddin’); Turns out green decoys are real; New Mexico is gonna change who gets elk tags and who don’t; and more!

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Steven Rinella and the MeatEater Crew Discuss: an Appalachian Ginseng poaching bust; Nantucket will pay you to kill (and donate) deer; Trump copied our Land Access Initiative concept (just kiddin&rsquo;); Turns out green decoys are real; New Mexico is gonna change who gets elk tags and who don&rsquo;t; and more!
Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/steven-rinella">Steve</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork">The MeatEater Podcast Network</a>
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Ep. 950: Getting Paid to Hunt Deer on an Island

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Randall Williams guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Jordan Sillars, Cory Calkins, Omar Lopez, and Logan Dove.

Presented by Busch Light

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Randall Williams guest hosts MeatEater Trivia with Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, Jordan Sillars, Cory Calkins, Omar Lopez, and Logan Dove.
Presented by Busch Light
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Ep. 949: Game On, Suckers! MeatEater Trivia CCXXXIX

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Steven Rinella is joined by Randall Williams to discuss the latest edition of MeatEater’s American History. Topics include: the Klondike Gold Rush; mobster movies, flappers, and fine fur; suicide by snare; fighting the Japanese on American soil; how World War II forever changed Alaska; living off the land on the Final Frontier; the nastiest muskrat recipe in the world; and more. 

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Steven Rinella is joined by Randall Williams to discuss the latest edition of MeatEater&rsquo;s American History. Topics include: the Klondike Gold Rush; mobster movies, flappers, and fine fur; suicide by snare; fighting the Japanese on American soil; how World War II forever changed Alaska; living off the land on the Final Frontier; the nastiest muskrat recipe in the world; and more.&nbsp;
Grab your copy of <a href="https://store.themeateater.com/products/meateaters-american-history-the-alaskans-1896-1941">MeatEater's American History:The Alaskans (1896-1941)</a> now.
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Ep. 948: MeatEater’s American History: The Alaskans

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Ep. 940: Janis's Backcountry Mule Deer | 12 in '26

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