Ep. 249: How to Use Wind and Thermals to Make You A Better Deer Hunter - Pt. 1 with Jacob Myers // The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsmen podcast. This is part 1 of this interview with Jacob on everything wind and thermals for deer hunting. They discuss the basics of wind and thermals, how they interact with one another, key features of thermals, how vegetation and terrain play a role, different slopes, how you should set up, thermal hubs, and much more! Be on the lookout for part 2 dropping later this week.

Topics:

Jacob’s hunting background in the south

Defining wind and thermals

How they interact with each other

Key features of thermals

How mountain laurel, hemlocks, and other cover affects thermals 

Leaf on vs. leaf off

Terrain effects

Different facing slopes

Should you set up above or below the trail?

Thermal hubs

Resources:
Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thesouthern_outdoorsmen

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.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk 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
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest
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On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsmen podcast. This is part 1 of this interview with Jacob on everything wind and thermals for deer hunting. They discuss the basics of wind and thermals, how they interact with one another, key features of thermals, how vegetation and terrain play a role, different slopes, how you should set up, thermal hubs, and much more! Be on the lookout for part 2 dropping later this week.

Topics:

Jacob’s hunting background in the south
Defining wind and thermals
How they interact with each other
Key features of thermals
How mountain laurel, hemlocks, and other cover affects thermals 
Leaf on vs. leaf off
Terrain effects
Different facing slopes
Should you set up above or below the trail?
Thermal hubs

Resources:

Instagram:  

@eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@thesouthern_outdoorsmen

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.

Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.

Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk 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

Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest

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