Ep. 232: How to Prevent Tickborne Diseases and Sitka Gear's Equinox Turkey Hunting Gear Development with Chris Derrick and Dr. Karl Miller

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Dr. Karl Miller and Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear. We discuss the expansion and growth of ticks and tickborne illnesses across the US, and more importantly, how to prevent ticks. This led to the reason behind the design of the new Sitka Equinox Turkey gear collection.

Topics:

Karl’s and Chris’ background

Expansion of ticks

Tickborne illnesses - tickborne diseases of US from CDC

Prevention of ticks

Sitka’s new Equinox Turkey hunting gear

Resources:
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@beau.martonik
@sitkagear
 
Facebook:  
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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
 
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GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. 
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders. 
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
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On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Dr. Karl Miller and Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear. We discuss the expansion and growth of ticks and tickborne illnesses across the US, and more importantly, how to prevent ticks. This led to the reason behind the design of the new Sitka Equinox Turkey gear collection.

Topics:

Prevention of ticks
Sitka’s new Equinox Turkey hunting gear

Resources:

Instagram:  

@eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@sitkagear

Facebook:  

East Meets West Outdoors

https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:

Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Shop new apparel! 

https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop

Amazon Influencer Page

https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik

Partners and Exclusive Deals:

Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest

GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.

Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.

Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. 

Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders. 

TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.

SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.

Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST

The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST

Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices