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.

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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: <a href="https://www.stuckntherutmuledeermasterclass.com/md">https://www.stuckntherutmuledeermasterclass.com/md</a>
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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.

<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/authors/jason-phelps">Jason Phelps</a> and <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham">Dirk “The Bugler” Durham</a> from <a href="https://phelpsgamecalls.com/?utm_term=phelps%20game%20calls&amp;utm_campaign=Branded+Search&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;hsa_acc=5069203866&amp;hsa_cam=13845648122&amp;hsa_grp=126106257033&amp;hsa_ad=563814900906&amp;hsa_src=g&amp;hsa_tgt=aud-1370787984653:kwd-1372200204633&amp;hsa_kw=phelps%20game%20calls&amp;hsa_mt=e&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA09eQBhCxARIsAAYRiykN1gIIPiohzxWh-WViekCrTj49UctjXYVYlwdC8cM0ZjuvyCK21gcaAmmOEALw_wcB">Phelps Game Calls</a> 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.

Cutting The Distance

Ep. 109: Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting with Tom Schneider

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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. 

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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&amp;A" calls and answer them. 
Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/jason-phelps">Jason</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham">Dirk</a>,<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham"></a> and <a href="https://phelpsgamecalls.com/">Phelps Game Calls</a>
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Ep. 108: September Recap and Listener Q&A

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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's backcountry. 

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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's backcountry. 
Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/jason-phelps">Jason</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham">Dirk</a>,<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham"></a> and <a href="https://phelpsgamecalls.com/">Phelps Game Calls</a>
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Ep. 107: Face to Face with Wyoming Grizzly Bears

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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 on MeatEater in 2025!

Get 20% off using code COMBS through October 20th at phelpsgamecalls.com

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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 on MeatEater in 2025!
Get 20% off using code COMBS through October 20th at <a href="https://www.phelpsgamecalls.com/collections/phelps-elk/?lang=en_US">phelpsgamecalls.com</a>
Connect with <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/jason-phelps">Jason</a>, <a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham">Dirk</a>,<a href="https://www.themeateater.com/people/dirk-durham"></a> and <a href="https://phelpsgamecalls.com/">Phelps Game Calls</a>
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Ep. 106: Luke Combs' New Mexico Elk Hunt

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Ep. 109: Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting with Tom Schneider

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