Janis Putelis asserts that hunting black bears over bait is an effective way to observe animals, practice selective harvesting of mature boars, and procure high-quality meat.

“I'm 100% going to keep hunting bears, but primarily for the meat.”

He believes the practice of hunting bears can be done in a way that respects the animal and connects with deep human history.

“But it does challenge me to like be pretty serious about animals that I'm taking.”

He asserts that missing a shot while bow hunting is an inherent risk that a hunter must accept and own.

“Every time you bow hunt, you risk failure. Every time you shoot, you risk failure. I mean, what I mean, what are you going to do?”