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Cutting The Distance

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Jason Phelps and Dirk “The Bugler” Durham from Phelps Game Calls leverage their experiences as badass competition callers, call makers, and dedicated hunters to bring you the tips and tricks they use all season long that make them successful in the field. From turkey to elk and beyond, join Jason and Dirk every Thursday as they host the very best experts when it comes to hunting and calling. Tune in now so you too can get ’em close.

Episodes

Ep. 13: A Montana Elk Hail Mary and Getting Steady with Your Rifle

This week on the show, Remi describes a rifle hunt in Montana that ended in a painful miss for one of his clients and offers some tips for using shooting sticks in the field. He also walks through how to shoot off of your pack and get steady in just about any situation. Cutting the Distance is brought to you by YETI . 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 htt...

Oct 31, 201918 min

Ep. 12: Hunting Pronghorn in Virgin Country and Understanding E-Scouting

This week on the show, Remi describes a tough DIY public land pronghorn hunt in unknown country and offers some tips for how to read a topo map. He also walks through a step-by-step guide to finding game with your onX app before the hunt even begins. 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 pri...

Oct 24, 201920 min

Ep. 11: Finding the Grey Ghost and Winning the “He Who Spots it Stalks It” Game

This week on the show, Remi describes a tough hunt for Coues deer down South and covers what the experience taught him about spotting that big buck long before anyone else. 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 17, 201918 min

Ep. 10: Getting Gangrene in Camp and Taking Better Care of Your Feet

This week on the show, Remi describes a stubborn client that got gangrene in camp and ruined his elk hunt. He also covers what the experience taught him about how to repair damaged feet in the field, and offers some tips for making it through even the most demanding backcountry hunt. 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 S...

Oct 10, 201916 min

Ep. 9: The Best Spot I’ve Ever Made and How to Be More Efficient at Glassing

This week on the show, Remi describes one of his favorite clients and how a miracle spot helped get his hunter a great bull elk. He also offers some tips for getting steady behind your optics and being more efficient overall when glassing. 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 inform...

Oct 03, 201922 min

Ep. 8: Answering Your Questions

This week on the show, Remi is joined by Ben O'Brien of the MeatEater crew to answer some questions from listeners. They cover keeping your meat dry, horizontal distance versus linear distance, figuring out how dangerous black bears can be, and how to solo hunt elk. 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/...

Sep 26, 201936 min

Ep. 7: A Magical Mule Deer Spot and the Shoes Off Situation (SOS)

This week on the show, Remi describes one of the hardest mule deer stalks of his life and covers what the experience taught him about when to take your shoes off in the field. He also offers some tips for toughening your feet and choosing the right boots or stalking socks. 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 omnystud...

Sep 19, 201923 min

Ep. 6: The Elk Rut’s Best Day and Enticing Bulls with Non-Vocal Sounds

This week on the show, Remi describes an elk hunt on the best day of the rut, and how he pulled a bull in by simulating the sound of a big bull urinating. He also covers racking a tree, stomping the dirt, glunking, and other non-verbal sounds that can help encite any bull into a confrontation. 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.iheartpodcastnet...

Sep 12, 201919 min

Ep. 5: The Elk that Wrecked My Nap and How to Coax in Silent Bulls

This week on the show, Remi tells the story of an ill-timed nap that resulted in a close elk encounter and covers what the experience taught him about how to coax in silent or lone bulls. He also offers some tips for cow calls that can get the job done. 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 ...

Sep 05, 201923 min

Ep. 4: The Story of Stubby McNubbins and How to Dog Elk

This week on the show, Remi describes a hunt for one of the most dominant elk he's ever encountered and covers what the experience taught him about how piss off a herd bull. He also tells you why it's key to be persistent with the big boys until they have no other option but to turn around and fight. 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...

Aug 29, 201918 min

Ep. 3: High Desert Sheep Adventures and Better Hot Weather Meat Care

This week on the show, Remi describes a hot-as-hell hunt for California bighorn sheep in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, covers what the experience taught him about how to cool meat in extreme conditions, and offers some tips for prepping your cooler for the ride back home. 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 omnyst...

Aug 22, 201926 min

Ep. 2: The Bear Attack on Afognak and Being Safer in Bear Country

On the second episode of the show, Remi describes a jarring bear attack on Afognak Island, what the experience taught him about why bears attack, and what to do should you be confronted with the worst case scenario. 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 15, 201924 min

Ep. 1: Missing the Biggest Buck of My Life and Becoming a Better Bowhunter

On the first episode of the show, Remi describes missing the biggest mule deer buck of his life and what the experience taught him about archery shots at angles, linear versus horizontal distance and turning practice into in-the-field bowhunting success. 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...

Jul 30, 201933 min