East Meets West Hunt
376 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 661 ratingsThe East Meets West Hunt Podcast is your resource for all things adventure hunting. This podcast is for the hunter that loves planning and preparing for the hunt, just as much as the hunt. Whether it's deer hunting for big woods mountain bucks, chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains, and anything in between, we will talk to successful hunters from all over to provide the EMW community with useful knowledge and motivation to continue to live their life through a series of adventures.
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Ep. 374: My Top Boots for Deer Hunting - Early, Mid, and Late Season - Gear Talk Series
July 05, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutesWelcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete hunting boot lineup for whitetail hunting from early to late season. Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to [email protected] with the subject line saying Gear Talk. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:...
Ep. 373: NDA’s Stance on Deer Management and Hunting Opportunities with Nick Pinizzotto // National Deer Association
July 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Nick Pinizzotto, CEO of the National Deer Association. They spent the morning at Nick’s camp in central Pennsylvania discussing deer management, deer populations, hunting mature bucks, the Saturday Deer Opener, how polling works, opportunity vs. quality, hunter retainment, the public lands initiative, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:06 - Nick Pinizzotto’s camp 00:12:10 - Too many or too little deer in Pennsylvania? 00:19:51 - Nick’s property manag...
Ep. 372: Mastering October Buck Beds: Big Woods Hunting Strategies w/ Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen & Rendell Erik
June 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen, and Rendell Erik. These three guys have shot a ton of great bucks on public land all over the country. They break down an area they scouted together, specifically looking at a buck bed and how they would hunt it at the beginning of October. In addition, they discuss buck bedding near access points, midday movement, bed shifts, being aggressive, getting out of your tree undetected, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:48 - Uniq...
Ep. 371: My 2024 Hunting Bow Build! Hoyt RX-8 - Gear Talk Series
June 21, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutesWelcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete Hoyt RX-8 bow build. Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to [email protected] with the subject line saying Gear Talk. Beau Martonik's 2024 Bow Build - Hoyt RX-8 28" draw and 70lb limbs - ...
Ep. 370: The Perfect Hunting Arrow Setup: Vanes, Arrows, Components with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
June 18, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will. Bill has exclusively bow hunted for the last 15 years and is an engineer by trade. They discuss Bill’s 2023 hunting season, arrow weights, nocks, choosing the right arrow, a university study on arrow fletchings for broadhead flight, bow tuning, and everything in between to make sure you are shooting the arrow setup to help you be the most lethal in the field. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:43 - Introduction to Bill Vanderheyden ...
Ep. 369: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2024 with Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters
June 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Beau is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss the 2024 Pennsylvania Elk application season, elk scouting, trail cameras, habitat management, elk hunting experiences, and the elk tag application process. The discussion also delves into the use of bonus points, the archery season, and the dynamics of elk hunting in different zones. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:02 - Pennsylvania Elk Application Season and Scouting 00:06:09 - Trail Cameras and Habit...
Ep. 368: Building the Physical Conditioning House for Hunting Anywhere with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule
June 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss the importance of conditioning and training for hunting, focusing on the differences between aerobic and anaerobic systems, recovery, and injury prevention. The conversation covers the concept of the conditioning house, heart rate t...
Ep. 367: Low Spots, Vegetation Edges, & Herbicide Spray Timber Cuts in Flat Big Woods with Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller
May 28, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutesBeau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to dissect an area of flat big woods that Beau has hunted in the past, while talking about predicting bedding areas, herbicide spray logging cuts, low spots for mature bucks, rut funnels, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:15 - Who’s the better whitetail scouter - Mountain Man Joe or THE Johnny S...
Ep. 366: Searching for THAT Buck on Trail Camera with Joe Martonik and Justin Mueller
May 21, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to find a buck Beau has on camera, working backwards from a thermal hub community scrape, analyzing buck bedding, the holy grail community scrape, tying a spot together, looking for the next world-class buck, learning to be efficient with your time, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Justin retires the Impala, ...
Ep. 365: The Biggest Controversy Dividing Pennsylvania Hunters - The Saturday Deer Season Opener with Becca Latini and Jennifer Guerriero
May 14, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Becca Latini and Jennifer Guerriero. The change of the opening day of rifle season in Pennsylvania from Monday to Saturday has been one of the most polarizing and controversial issues. They discuss deer camp traditions, what happened with the opener change, impacts on small business owners, hunter surveys, dissecting the numbers, proposed solutions, how to voice your opinion and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:10 - Becca Latini background and deer camp ...
Ep. 364: Choosing the RIGHT Hunting Knife for the Job w/ John Pantuso and Tom Taylor // Case Knives
May 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Tom Taylor and John Pantuso of Case Knives. Beau visited the Case factory in Bradford, PA to see where the iconic knives are made by the hands of American workers. They discuss 135 years of knife manufacturing, why you should always carry a pocket knife, different types of knife blade profiles and materials, field sharpening knives, go-to hunting knives, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:42 - Introduction at Zippo & Case Headquarters 00:08:48 - Handc...
Ep. 363: 3 Gobblers in 3 Days! West Virginia Turkey Hunt Breakdown with The Untamed
April 30, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton, Zack Marcum, and Cole Booth of The Untamed. They spent 5 days running the mountains of southern West Virginia hunting turkeys and ended up with 3 gobblers. They discuss aggressive run and gunning, Zack’s white-winged Tom, tactics for turkey hunting steep mountains, Beau and Josh’s double, and much more! You can watch the 3 part series from this hunt on the Untamed's YouTube channel here! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:57 - Cole Booth introduction a...
Ep. 362: Bait Piles to Buck Beds - How Mobile Hunting Rocketed His Success with Christopher Leppert // Mobile Hunters Expo
April 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Christopher Leppert of the Mobile Hunter’s Expo. Christopher shares his journey from hunting exclusively on private land to transitioning to public land hunting. They discuss understanding thermals in the early season, finding consistent food sources, finding setups to increase opportunities, Chris’ giant public land Ohio buck, mobile hunting gear, the Mobile Hunter’s Expo, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:02 - Christopher’s background 00:11:11 - Le...
Ep. 361: Ground Hunting a Public Land Kansas Giant! Out-of-State Deer Hunting with Clint Campbell // Truth from the Stand
April 16, 2024 09:00 - 2 hoursBeau Martonik is joined by Hunter and Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting podcast host, Clint Campbell. Clint has been going to Kansas for the last 3 years with the goal of shooting a mature buck with his bow on the ground and did it in a big way last year with a 172” buck! They discuss simplifying hunting strategies, playing in the shadows, lessons learned from encounters with big bucks, the importance of repetition, ground hunting strategies, how to make the shot happen, continuous learning, ...
Ep. 360: A Weekend Warrior's Approach to Whitetail Hunting with Brandon Miller // The Everyday Outdoorsmen
April 09, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Brandon Miller of the Everyday Outdoorsmen. Brandon is an avid Pennsylvania hunter who spends every weekend he can in the woods. They discuss Brandon’s YouTube channel, his 2023 deer hunting season, a still-hunting strategy that works really well, different methods for getting a deer out of the woods, mountain laurel bedding, deer camp, hunting in September in Maryland, building his own traditional bow, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:26 - Brandon’s...
Ep. 359: How to Master Turkey Calling with Beau Brooks
April 02, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by champion turkey caller and hunter Beau Brooks. Beau is known for fooling just about anything with a mouth call. They discuss growing up in the West, finding the turkey that wants to play your game, mid-day turkeys, what to do when a Tom has hens with him, calling strategies, their top gear for turkey hunting, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:25 - Learning from successful people 00:08:22 - Beau Brooks’ background 00:10:16 - Elk and turkey hunting co...
Ep. 358: Chukar Hunting, Riflescope Drop Tests, and Inside Maven
March 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Maven Optics founders and team members at the Maven HQ in Lander, Wyoming. Through their business model, Maven makes the highest-quality optics at half the price of their competitors. They discuss how Maven started, why they do things differently, Beau’s first time Chukar hunting, the RS.2 Riflescope, the infamous riflescope drop test, the employees who make it all happen, direct-to-consumer benefits, and the best/worst things about working at Maven. Topics: 00:00...
Ep. 357: Learning to Identify What Mature Bucks LIKE & NEED - Pt 2 with Johnny Stewart and Rendell Erik
March 19, 2024 08:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by two extremely successful whitetail hunters specializing in public land hunting, Johnny Stewart and Rendell Erik. They discuss learning to pick out things mature deer like, trusting your gut, smart bucks skirting hunting pressure, phases of a hunting area, and much more. Listen to last week’s episode if you missed part 1 of this conversation! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:51 - Big smart bucks are like Rambo 00:18:59 - Learning to pick out the things mature deer ...
Ep. 356: Scouting Deer Efficiently, Trail Cameras, & Deer Camp - Pt 1 with Johnny Stewart and Rendell Erik
March 12, 2024 08:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by two extremely successful whitetail hunters who specialize in public land hunting, Johnny Stewart and Rendell Erik. They discuss categorizing your hunting spots, the best wind to capitalize, the deer camp resurgence, Rendell’s experience scouting with Johnny, areas with no oak trees, trail camera strategies, and much more. Listen next week for part 2 of this conversation! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:31 - Categorizing your hunting spots 00:10:03 - East wind = k...
Ep. 355: Aggressive Elk Hunting Strategies to Increase Opportunities & Western Whitetails with Cody Rich
March 05, 2024 09:30 - 2 hoursBeau Martonik is joined by entrepreneur, western hunter, and host of the Rich Outdoors podcast, Cody Rich. Cody is known for finding big elk, but recently has shown interest in western whitetails. They discuss thoughts around finding whitetails in the Western states, calling and rattling tactics, similarities between hunting elk and whitetails, finding your style of elk hunting, what to do when you find elk, Cody’s midday elk calling strategy, why turkey hunting is similar to elk hunting, and...
Ep. 354: Giant Pennsylvania Public Land Mountain Buck - Listener Success! with Angelo Ebersole
February 27, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania hunter, Angelo Ebersole. In 2023, Angelo caught up with a giant, 162” public land Pennsylvania mountain buck. They discussed his transition from farm country to the big woods, how he found the buck, trail camera strategy, hunting strategy, working around other hunters, how the rut affected his pattern, the moon’s impact, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:18 - Angelo’s introduction 00:06:43 - Private farm country vs hunting the public big...
Ep. 353: Blueprint for Successful Post-Season Scouting Whitetails with Shane Parker
February 20, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Shane Parker, of November Warrior Outdoors. Shane is one of the best when it comes to e-scouting, trail camera deployment, and analyzing data for deer hunting. They discuss how to break down a large chunk of public land, e-scouting tips, utilizing camera intel, judging sign, and many other topics related to post-season scouting. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:50 - Timing of post-season scouting in the south vs the north 00:12:03 - Learning an area and eliminatin...
Ep. 352: My West Virginia Coal Country Buck (6 HOUR STALK!) - Hunt Breakdown with Josh Ilderton // The Untamed
February 13, 2024 09:30 - 2 hoursBeau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton, of the Untamed. They discuss Beau’s 3 year journey to learning to spot and stalk in the coal mines of southern West Virginia, finding success this past November on a 6 hour stalk. In addition, they discuss many mistakes, failing to balance hunting with life, persistence in learning an area, field judging deer, why reclaimed coal mines make incredible wildlife habitat, difficulty of hunting in WV, learning to be well-rounded, hound hunting, and much mo...
Ep. 351: Defending the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Uniting for the Future with Dan Gates // Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management
February 06, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Dan Gates, Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management. They discuss the organization's mission to defend the North American model of wildlife conservation and responsible wildlife management. Dan addresses the initiatives to ban the hunting of bobcats and mountain lions and the potential impact on out-of-state hunters. He emphasizes the importance of uniting as sportsmen and women and educating the general public about the benefits of hunti...
Ep. 350: The Impacts of Hunting and Media (Good and Bad) with Thomas Clements
January 30, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by freelance photographer, videographer, and producer, Thomas Clements. Thomas has spent time filming Seek One, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany, and other projects over the last few years. They discuss Thomas’ job as a freelance creative, Beau’s wood carving days, advice for those wanting to become a hunting photographer/filmmaker, how hunting media affects our world, self-regulation, consumption, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:24 - Comparing Pennsylvani...
Ep. 349: Ohio Muzzleloader Deer Camp 2024 with Jake Belinda and Josh Teulker
January 23, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Josh Tuelker of Before the Echo, and Jake Belinda of The Void Hunt. We all went to Ohio separately and stayed at Johnny Stewart’s camp together. They discuss Beau having a big buck at 40 yards and the muzzleloader not going off, strategy for late gun seasons, good vs. bad acorns, Jake’s tracking strategy, how to think like a buck, hunting areas with no intel, trail camera etiquette, their life journey to getting to where they are now, and much more! Topics: 00:00:...
Ep. 348: Off-season Physical Training to Make You A Better Hunter with Todd Bumgardner
January 16, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss Beau’s journey with fitness, ways to stay consistent, a tiered approach to fitness for hunting, intensity levels, the HPPM program, mistakes hunters make when preparing for hunts, how it relates to whitetail hunting, and much more! ...
Ep. 347: Martonik Western Hunting Stories and Being Stalked By Predators with Kurt, Mason, and Tyler Martonik
January 09, 2024 09:30 - 2 hoursBeau Martonik is joined by Kurt, Mason, and Tyler Martonik. They have all been bitten by the western hunting bug, and after a steep learning curve, are finding consistent success. They discuss bowhunting pronghorn, getting attacked by a bobcat in Pennsylvania, Tyler’s bad luck with predators, a droptine mule deer buck in an easy-to-draw unit, learning to find success, the family South Dakota mule deer hunt, learning a hunting area, and many more stories! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:57 -...
Ep. 346: Ancient Bucks, Deer Camp, and Hunting Smart with Bill Thompson // Spartan Forge
January 02, 2024 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Bill Thompson, CEO and founder of Spartan Forge. In the last few years, Bill hasn’t hunted much for himself as he’s been building the Spartan Forge app, but this year, he spent more time in the woods, and it paid off. They discuss the types of areas Bill hunted this year, his old Virginia 6 point, why he won’t hunt with a trad bow anymore, lessons learned from hunting the big woods of PA, hunting privileges in America, deer camp, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - ...
Ep. 345: My 3-Step Strategy to Find Where A Buck Is Bedded - Mountain Buck Q&A
December 29, 2023 09:30 - 17 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions about how he tries to locate where a buck is bedding based on a trail camera picture or physical sighting. He breaks this down into 3 steps to determine where he may be bedding. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt...
Ep. 344: Bushwhack Alaska with Kip Fulks
December 26, 2023 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Kip Fulks, co-founder of Under Armour, founder of Big Truck Farms, business partner in other endeavors, and avid hunter. They discuss the chaos of running a business, Kip’s new outfitting business - Bushwhack Alaska, applying backcountry skills in the field, bear hunting, selling his PA dream property, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:12 - Chaos and running a business 00:08:05 - Big Truck Brewery 00:18:43 - Kip’s new ideas and endeavors - Alaska 0...
Ep. 343: Deer Exclusion Fences Around Logging Cuts - Good, Bad, or Indifferent? - Mountain Buck Q&A
December 22, 2023 09:30 - 13 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions about deer exclusion fences around logging cuts. He talks about why they are there, how to use them to your advantage, and some past experiences with deer fences. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: ...
Ep. 342: Hunting Late Season Mountain Bucks WITHOUT Logging Cuts with Jason Redd // Timber Ninja Outdoors
December 19, 2023 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors. Jason has been hunting hard this year, chasing mountain bucks in North Carolina and nearby states while product-testing mobile hunting gear. They discuss the struggles of running a business, late-season weather, key food sources, what led Jason to succeed on a big mountain buck, packing the deer out on Thanksgiving day, mountain buck genetics, American-made mobile hunting products, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06...
Ep. 341: How Often I Will Hunt A Spot and High Pressure Access - Mountain Buck Q&A
December 15, 2023 09:30 - 18 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions about how often he will hunt a single location, what determines moving, and some thoughts on accessing during high pressure times of the year like gun season. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @ea...
Ep. 340: How to Read Deer Sign You CAN'T IGNORE with Jacob Sklenar
December 12, 2023 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Jacob Sklenar of the Hunting Beast and The Wild Calling. Jacob has had one hell of a season tagging bucks in 3 different states in completely different landscapes. They discuss Jacob’s work ethic, scouting regimen, determining the age of deer sign, stories from his hunts, using cell cams, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:16 - Jacob’s background and work ethic drawn from wrestling 00:20:14 - Jacob’s season and off-season scouting 00:29:41 - Judging ...
Ep. 339: My Top 3 Late Season Hunting Spots in the Big Woods - Mountain Buck Q&A
December 08, 2023 09:30 - 16 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions about hunting the late season in the big woods. He gives you his top 3 hunting spots and why he believes they're good in December and January. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt ...
Ep. 338: Dreamcatcher - 170" Virginia Public Land Mountain Buck with Nathan Killen
December 05, 2023 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Nathan Killen, mountain buck hunter from Virginia. Nathan recently killed a once-in-a-lifetime 170” buck on public land in the Virginia mountains. They discuss the quest for “Dreamcatcher”, where this buck lived, what kind of sign this buck laid down, hunting in rhododendron, other learning lessons from chasing this deer, and what’s next for Nathan. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:04 - Nathan’s giant 170” Virginia mountain buck 00:23:46 - Was the buck roamer or d...
Ep. 337: How I Keep My Feet Warm in Cold Weather, and Late Season Layering - Mountain Buck Q&A
December 01, 2023 09:30 - 15 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions about keeping your feet warm while sitting for extended periods in cold weather, late-season clothing layering, and quiet vs. loud clothing. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @b...
Ep. 336: The Best/Worst Rut Ever! 2023 PA Rut Hunting Recap with Joe Martonik and Mason Martonik
November 28, 2023 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Mason Martonik to discuss their 2023 Pennsylvania rut hunting recap. They pick up where their last podcast left off with a play-by-play of trends, struggles they encountered, Mason’s old monarch of a mountain buck, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:49 - Beau’s recap 00:15:49 - Mason’s recap 00:17:31 - Joe’s recap 00:18:54 - Trail cam intel 00:20:30 - Struggles with the randomness of the rut 00:23:32 - No penetration 00:36:56 - J...
Ep. 335: How I Hunt The Big Woods AFTER the Rut in Gun Season - Mountain Buck Q&A
November 24, 2023 09:30 - 17 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding his tactics for hunting the big woods after the rut during gun season. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Websi...
Ep. 334: Mountain Bucks - The Mental Game with Josh Ilderton and Zack Marcum // The Untamed
November 21, 2023 09:30 - 2 hoursBeau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Zack Marcum of The Untamed. These guys are some of the best at hunting the steep, rugged mountains of southern West Virginia. They discuss what it’s like hunting in WV, Beau watching a buck get shot through his spotting scope, spot and stalk whitetails, making mental mistakes, getting frustrated, a broadhead debate, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:53 - Different hunting style in WV compared to PA 00:04:38 - Still hunting: move slo...
Ep. 333: Is the Second Rut Real, and When Does It Happen? - Mountain Buck Q&A
November 17, 2023 09:30 - 13 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding the second rut, what causes it in certain areas, and when it typically happens. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoor...
Ep. 332: When You Get Knocked Down, You Get Up Again with Chris Weist
November 14, 2023 09:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Chris Weist. Chris is a Pennsylvania hunter and powerlifter that works his butt off to find success in multiple states every year. They discuss the struggles this season, hunting low deer density areas, access difficulties, wind/thermals in particular areas, floating goals, bouncing back from low points, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:18 - How has the season been going? 00:09:23 - Traditional bows 00:10:56 - Struggles this season 00:14:47 - Hunt...
Ep. 331: How Far Does Scent Travel & What Happens When Leaves Are Crunchy? - Mountain Buck Q&A
November 10, 2023 09:30 - 13 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding how wind affects your scent cone and accessing your stand when the leaves are crunchy and loud. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Me...
Ep. 330: Tricking Rutting Bucks and the Good Ol' Days- Big Woods Rut Hunting - Pt 2 with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik and Mason Martonik
November 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik. This is their annual deer camp discussion, preparing for the time of year we look forward to all year - the rut. They discuss calling strategies, using scents, gimmicky gear items, what it was like before technology, and much more! This is Part 2 of 2. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:02 - Calling and rattling strategies 00:17:36 - Johnny's dilemma 00:23:18 - Listener questions 00:25:00 - Scents or lures? 00:32:...
Ep. 329: Should You Hunt Travel Areas OR Specific Doe Bedding During the Rut? - Mountain Buck Q&A
November 03, 2023 08:30 - 10 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding hunting doe bedding areas vs. travel areas, and what happens if you bump does. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Full gear list at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/journal Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt ...
Ep. 328: Hunting Big Bucks is Like Playing Cinch - Big Woods Rut Hunting - Pt 1 with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik
October 31, 2023 08:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik. This is their annual deer camp discussion, preparing for the time of year we look forward to all year - the rut. They discuss feeling confident, dealing with hunting pressure, rut funnels, scouting this time of year, and much more! Part 2 will be released next week. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:23 - Johnny's questionable haircut 00:11:53 - Hunting thus far for the group 00:29:52 - What does it take to feel con...
Ep. 327: My 2023 Whitetail Gear List - Mountain Bucks Rut Pack Dump - Mountain Buck Q&A
October 27, 2023 08:30 - 29 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau walks through his entire mobile gear list for hunting the rut in the big woods of Pennsylvania. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Full gear list at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/journal Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Fa...
Ep. 326: Unconventional Terrain Tactics and Out-of-State Rut Hunts with Ryan Elders
October 24, 2023 08:30 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by North Carolina mountain buck hunter, Ryan Elders. Ryan has been hunting the mountains of Western North Carolina his entire life with some great success, which has led to success on out-of-state hunts no matter where he goes. They discuss some of Ryan’s success stories, why he chooses the windward side of a ridge, scrapes, backpack hunting, out-of-state deer hunting rut trips, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:39 - Who is Ryan Elders 00:11:31 - What i...
Ep. 325: Should You Hunt Creek Bottoms, Ridge Tops, or Side Hills? - Mountain Buck Q&A
October 20, 2023 08:30 - 17 minutesBeau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau gives you his thoughts on when he likes to hunt ridge tops, side hills, and creek bottoms. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deal...