Cutting The Distance
Cutting The Distance
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 …Social links:
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Ep. 110: High Performance Muzzleloaders with Arrowhead Rifles
Jason sits down with Luke Horak, the owner of Arrowhead Rifles. They discuss the recent advancements in muzzleloaders and what’s required to get them to shoot and perform. They go over everything from ignition systems, bullet selection, powders, performance and what one should expect from their mod…
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Ep. 109: Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting with Tom Schneider
Finding mature mule deer can be a huge challenge to say the least. This week Dirk picks mule deer hunting expert Tom Schneider from "Stuck N The Rut" on finding and hunting big mule deer. Check out Tom's Mule Deer Masterclass here: https://www.stuckntherutmuledeermasterclass.com/md Connect with J…
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Ep. 108: September Recap and Listener Q&A
With September being a not-so-distant memory, Jason and Dirk talk about how their hunts finished up, Washington State hoof rot elk, and October rifle season plans. They also take "Pendleton Whisky Q&A" calls and answer them. Connect with Jason, Dirk, and Phelps Game Calls MeatEater on Instagram,…
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Ep. 107: Face to Face with Wyoming Grizzly Bears
If you came face-to-face with a grizzly bear, how would you react? With the ever-growing presence of grizzly bears in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, folks in the outdoors are having more encounters each fall. Dirk catches up longtime friend Ron Niziolek and talks elk hunting with grizzlies in Wyoming…
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Ep. 106: Luke Combs' New Mexico Elk Hunt
This week, we're coming to you live from Elk Camp in New Mexico's Gila Forrest with none other than country artist Luke Combs, Jeremy Romero, and Tyler Carlson. We break down the hunt so far with one day to go. This episode is available to watch on YouTube and, be on the lookout for this hunt film …
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Ep. 105: Monster Mountain Whitetail
It's Whitetail Week! Who better to have on the show than North Idaho resident and accomplished whitetail hunter, Troy Pottenger. Jason and Troy dive into some listener questions and then discuss the importance of licking branches and scrapes to scouting, finding, and hunting mountain bucks. They al…
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Ep. 104: Elk Season Check-In
Dirk is elk hunting in Idaho with a couple good friends, Cody Wilson and Bradley Dammerman. They break down their hunt so far this September and make a game plan for the remaining days. They also answer the Pendleton Whisky "Listener Question" about tight-lipped bulls. Connect with Jason, Dirk, an…
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Ep. 103: Mid-September Checkup
2024 archery elk season update! Jason and Dirk catch up on how the season has gone so far this September, Pendleton Whisky Q&A, and then go on a little tangent about product development. Connect with Jason, Dirk, and Phelps Game Calls MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtu…
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Ep. 102: Should I Call for Early Season Whitetails?
Archery elk season may be going strong in the west, but early whitetail hunters are also hitting the woods. Dirk has Tony Peterson on the podcast to discuss the efficacy of calling early season deer. They also talk about getting comfortable shooting from a tree stand, and Tony's favorite period of …
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Ep. 101: Alaska Sheep Adventure
Jason sits down and talks with Matt Snyder in Alaska. Matt has been in the Tok area hunting sheep for most of his life. They dive into the history of Matt's time in the surrounding mountains and his successes. They also talk about the current state of Dall Sheep and what may be causing the decline;…
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