Janis Putelis
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Director and Executive Producer of the Netflix Original series MeatEater. Co-host of The MeatEater Podcast. Known for his "fill tag" philosophy.
Sponsored by: MeatEater
Janis Putelis grew up in Michigan and spent 12+ years as a hunting and fishing guide in Colorado, Arizona, and Mexico before joining MeatEater in 2012 as Director and Executive Producer. His "fill tag" philosophy means he hunts everything available: elk, deer, upland birds, waterfowl, squirrels, rabbits, feral hogs, and whatever else the season allows. Putelis hunts almost exclusively on public land and gravitates toward practical, mid-range gear rather than the most expensive options, which makes his recommendations particularly useful for hunters on a budget.
Janis Putelis's Gear List(5)
Beretta
Product description
Gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun introduced in 2012 as a replacement for Beretta's 3901 line. Available in 12 and 20 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, barrel lengths from 24 to 30 inches, and Mobilchoke threading. Built on a self-cleaning gas piston system derived from the Xtrema action, it weighs around 7.4 lbs with synthetic furniture. The line has expanded into hunting (Outlander), competition (Ultima), and tactical (Ultima Patrol) variants, all sharing the same core action at a sub-$1,000 price point.
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Used for turkey hunting
Product description
10-inch hunting boot with full-grain leather uppers, Gore-Tex lining, and 400g PrimaLoft insulation rated to -20F. Dual-density polyurethane midsole with Vibram outsole. Weighs approximately 4 lbs 4 oz per pair in size 10. Positioned for late-season cold-weather hunting.
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Last updated March 12, 2026