Janis Putelis answers your questions and breaks down his archery Manitoba black bear hunt captured in MeatEater's brand new "12 in '26" film series. He hunts over bait for the very first time to see what the fuss is all about. Presented by @Moultrie.Products and @onXHunt Watch Jani's "12 in '26" black bear hunt episode here on MeatEater's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oDPIaTYZq0&t=3109s Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network: https://www.youtube.com/@MeatEaterPodcastNetwork Steve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenrinella/?hl=en Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters: 00:00 Intro & Show Overview — 12 and 26 Hunt Films Explained 05:10 Addressing the Controversy: Is Baiting Real Hunting? 10:34 The Baiting Double Standard — Bears vs. Deer 15:16 Manitoba Habitat, Craig's Setup & Bear Rut Timing 20:31 What Goes in the Bait Barrel & Does It Affect the Meat? 28:06 Human-Bear Conflicts, Archery Setup & Shot Placement 34:26 Treestand Safety & Why Wild Bears Walk Up to You