Out west it's a contentious topic: turkey hunting. Some love it and feel it’s the same as hunting elk during the rut, while others seem to be insulted by the idea. In this episode Dirk Durham and I dive into all of the similarities and a few of the differences. Some of the topics we dive into for our comparison: how to locate them, prescriptive approach, where we can typically find them, how the setups are similar, wallows vs. dusting areas, and cold calling. Connect with Jason and&nb...
May 05, 2022•53 min
Once the trigger is pulled on a turkey shotgun the result should be as quick and humane of a kill as possible. In this episode Jason discusses shotgun shells with Daniel Compton of Federal Ammunition. There are a tons of options and combinations of guns, chokes and ammo out there. They talk about all types of shot including TSS, Bismuth, lead and mixed loads. They dive into the wad and why it is a big contributor to the pattern. They get into patterning and what is ...
Apr 28, 2022•44 min
Mike Chamberlain has forgotten more about wild turkeys than many will ever know. Chamberlain leads the University of Georgia’s Wild Turkey Lab. Since writing his dissertation on turkeys and predation, Chamberlain has studied the birds for almost 30 years. What he has learned about turkeys has made him a better hunter, and we are hoping it can help you, too. In this episode Mike and I discuss; toms eventually coming back to where they heard a call, how to use the characteristics of di...
Apr 21, 2022•48 min
In this episode, I’m chatting about turkey habitat with my good buddy, Randy Milligan. Randy owns a little over 800 acres in Eastern Kansas. He spends most of his free time working on the property figuring out how to maximize the amount of turkeys and the size of bucks there. We talk about what turkeys need to thrive, what they prefer, and how we can use that to our advantage while hunting. We then turn the conversation to some of the issues currently facing wild turkey populat...
Apr 07, 2022•48 min
In this episode, I’m talking about turkeys with not only one of the best turkey callers of all time, but one of the best turkey hunters of all time: Chris Parrish. We talk about what hunters should look for in picking a spot to setup, all while quickly reading the turkey’s behavior and the situation to determine what your next move should be. Once we figure out where and how to setup, we move into calling. We touch on what Chris’ calling strategy is, whether it is n...
Mar 24, 2022•44 min
Jason Phelps sits down with Janis Putelis to go over his turkey hunting philosophy. They talk about the run-n-gun approach, as well as being patient and using decoys. Jason asks Janis to describe the perfect turkey hunt and the best dates to be in the field. Connect with Jason and Phelps Phelps on Instagram , Facebook , and Youtube Shop Phelps Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 10, 2022•48 min
Jason Phelps kicks off as the new host of Cutting the Distance alongside Steven Rinella to discuss the future of the podcast, as well as Steve’s best tips for turkey hunting. They’ll also talk about the brand-new Line 1 Turkey Pot Calls, what inspired Steve and Jason to make a pot call from scratch, and the process of hand-selecting a tree all the way through to scratching those calls in the turkey woods. Connect with Jason and Phelps Phelps on Instagram , Facebook , and Youtube Shop Phelps Merc...
Feb 24, 2022•52 min
It's the end of an era. This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi looks back on his tenure as host of Cutting The Distance as he shares 21 essential tips and bids a fond farewell to his listeners. Stick around after the podcast for an exciting update from future Cutting the Distance host, Jason Phelps. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpod...
Dec 30, 2021•45 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi shares his favorite wild game holiday recipes. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 23, 2021•38 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi gives his insight into the best path to becoming a guide. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 16, 2021•50 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi offers his best late season tips as well on his thoughts on what to get the outdoors enthusiast in your life. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 09, 2021•53 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi answers your questions, including: how to avoid cold feet, how often he shoots his bow, best ways to courteously deal with pressure, and more. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 02, 2021•41 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi explains exactly why turkey hunting and elk hunting aren't as similar as some folks like to make them out to be. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 25, 2021•28 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi gives his thoughts on how -- and when -- to make a play on an animal. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 18, 2021•37 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi teaches us his strategies for calling in whitetails. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 11, 2021•31 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi answers more listener questions, covering topics like dressing for the weather, glass, small caliber big game cartridges, planning a western hunt, and much more. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 04, 2021•42 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi walks us through his favorite gear, from boots to rifles and more. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 28, 2021•44 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi talks about every western hunter's favorite time of year -- the mule deer rut. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 21, 2021•26 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi talks you through the contradictions of October mule deer hunting and what you need to do to be successful. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 14, 2021•32 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi answers more listener questions, covering topics like the consequences (or lack thereof) of flubbed bugles, how conditions might effect your bow's performance, and the realities of trying to draw a sheep tag if you're just now getting into the points game. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Oct 07, 2021•45 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi talks about what to do when the elk ARE bugling. Here's what to do when the elk woods are on fire. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 30, 2021•26 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi talks us through calling to bedded bulls and tells the story of his biggest-ever bull elk in New Mexico. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 23, 2021•36 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi guides us through part two of his series for achieving success when the bulls won't talk. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 16, 2021•27 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi guides us through his techniques for success when the bulls won't talk. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 09, 2021•27 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi answers more of your listener questions, including early season elk, dealing with hunting pressure, and so much more. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 02, 2021•46 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi walks us through the tactics he uses when things get smokey out west. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 26, 2021•21 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi waxes about hunting over water and what he considers when picking his spot. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 19, 2021•20 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi talks antelopes in the great wide open, focusing on what it takes to get close and be successful on one of his favorite western hunts. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 12, 2021•22 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi concludes his lice Q&A at the Pope and Young Convention in Nevada. In part 3 of this series, he covers topics including archery advice, elk hunting, and much more. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 05, 2021•35 min
This week on Cutting the Distance, Remi continues to answer listener questions live and in person at the Pope and Young Convention in his home state of Nevada. In part 2 of this series, he covers topics including filming in wilderness areas, broadhead selection, and tipping your guide. Connect with Remi and MeatEater Remi on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and Youtube Shop MeatEater Merch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
Jul 29, 2021•36 min
