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In Pursuit

Ep. 36: When Thermals Go Wrong and How to Beat the Wind

In Pursuit

MeatEater

Life Sciences, Wilderness, Health & Fitness, Sports, Science

4.96.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2020

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

On this week’s show, Remi tells a story of an early-season high country mule deer hunt in central Nevada that taught him a thing or two about thermals. He also covers reading the wind, understanding currents, scent control, and everything else you need to know to consistently beat a deer’s nose. 

 

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0:00.0

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0:06.2

that serves as a secure location for your binoculars and other critical gear during

0:10.4

your outdoor pursuits.

0:12.2

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0:16.1

with the function and modularity of the system.

0:18.4

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0:23.2

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0:25.0

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0:30.1

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0:34.2

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0:47.5

As a guide and hunter, I've spent thousands of days in the field.

0:51.1

This show is about translating my hard-won experiences into tips and tactics that will

0:56.2

get you closer to your ultimate goal, success in the field.

0:59.9

I'm Remi Warren.

1:01.4

This is Cutting the Distance.

1:12.2

Everything is right as you planned it.

1:14.3

You executed this stock to the tee.

1:17.3

You snuck in on a bedded meal deer and now you're just waiting for your shot.

1:22.7

Right now this is that point where your mind starts to go to visualizing success mode.

1:27.7

You've pretty much already taken a picture of this deer.

1:30.6

You're visualizing packing that out, maybe cooking some steaks over the open fire that night.

1:36.4

And as soon as you think everything is good, the wind swirls or switches.

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