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East Meets West Hunt

357 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 655 ratings

The 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. 355: Aggressive Elk Hunting Strategies to Increase Opportunities & Western Whitetails with Cody Rich

March 05, 2024 09:30 - 2 hours

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 hours

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 hours

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hours

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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 hour

Beau 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 minutes

Beau 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...

Ep. 324: Backcountry Mountain Bucks and Muzzleloader Hunting the Appalachian Mountains with Damon Bungard

October 17, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Damon Bungard. Damon has done a lot of backpack whitetail hunts in the Appalachian Mountains over the years, specifically with a muzzleloader. They discuss a successful backcountry mountain buck hunt in Tennessee, backpack whitetail hunting essentials, why hunting with a muzzleloader opens up opportunities, and much more. Topics: 00:07:31 - Alaska talk 00:10:14 - Damon’s introduction 00:14:14 - Tracking dogs 00:19:53 - Discovering the gutless method 00:28:40 -...

Ep. 323: Do Headlamps Really Affect Deer, and When Should You Get to Your Stand? - Mountain Buck Q&A

October 13, 2023 08:30 - 14 minutes

Beau 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 get into his tree in the morning and whether you should consider a red, green, or white light. 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:   ...

Ep. 322: How We Adapt to Circumstances Changing A Hunting Area Mid-season with Jake Bush

October 10, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Jake Bush of Ohio. Jake is known for his success on big early season mountain bucks. They discuss the struggles of hunting the big woods when things change (logging, hunting pressure, EHD, etc.), how they adapt to these situations, different ways bucks use hub systems, how they learn an area over years, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:53 - Getting used to shooting the longbow 00:11:13 - Hunting a specific deer and utilizing trail cameras to do so ...

Ep. 321: How I Break Down A Large Area to Hunt in the Big Woods - Mountain Buck Q&A

October 06, 2023 08:30 - 17 minutes

Beau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. Beau gives you his formula for breaking down a large area to hunt in the big woods into a manageable area without wasting a lot of time. There has been a ton of questions surrounding this topic, and it made it apparent that this should kick off the series. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video. Resources: GoWild: Beau Mar...

Ep. 320: DIY Alaska Moose Hunt Recap with Ethan Demi and Justin Mueller

October 03, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Ethan Demi and Justin Mueller at the end of our DIY Alaska Moose Hunt. They discuss the dream of hunting Alaskan moose, troubles on the way, getting dropped off at the wrong lake, judging a bull moose, lessons learned, best/worst gear, and all of the stories from the trip! Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:05:27 - Intros 00:07:06 - Ethan’s Background 00:10:25 - Following dreams 00:14:45 - Hunting with people you trust 00:19:40 - Making a moose hunt happen 00:21:40...

Ep. 319: Finding the Ultimate Truck Camping Setup for Hunting Trips with Chris Toomey and Kurt Martonik

September 26, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Chris Toomey and Kurt Martonik. The three of them have traveled to hunt in many different states, using their vehicles as basecamps. With three different truck camping setups, they discuss what has worked for them, what hasn’t, what they would change, and the specific gear used for making truck camping work for hunting trips. Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:12:32 - Beau and Chris meeting through Johnny Stewart 00:16:51 - Truck camping talk begins 00:20:33 - Four Wh...

Ep. 318: 2023 Deer Season Outlook with Joe Martonik and Johnny Stewart

September 19, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Johnny Stewart. They are getting ready for the season to kick off in Pennsylvania and discuss hunting from a saddle, outlooks on this season, the full moon, weather fronts, accessing stand sites, thermal tsunamis, targeting a specific buck, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:05:11 - Johnny and Joe starting to hunt out of saddles more 00:14:39 - Using the saddle as a hybrid system 00:15:52 - Johnny trying different bows and switching to ...

Ep. 317: Big Woods Bears, Woodsmanship, and Speaking Through Meals with Jonathan Wilkins // Black Duck Revival

September 12, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Jonathan Wilkins. Jonathan is an avid waterfowl hunter, bear hunter, deer hunter, wild game cook, and the founder of Black Duck Revival from Arkansas. They discuss Jonathan’s journey to bowhunting, bear hunting in the big woods, hunting smarter, wild game cooking, living a fulfilled life, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:06:13 - The Swapcast 00:07:02 - It’s weird being in the spotlight, but get to go to cool places 00:08:43 - Being out west helps with...

Ep. 316: A SEAL’s Approach to Mindset, Stress, and Shooting with Guardian Precision

September 05, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Anthony “Twan” Dickman, former Navy SEAL, Kurt Martonik, Gunsmith, and Drew Carroll of Seek One. They recently completed the Guardian Precision long-range shooting course in Alabama. They sat down to talk about the takeaways from the course, how Twan’s SEAL team background has helped him in challenging situations, how consistency leads to accuracy, how to deal with high-stress situations, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:11:00 - Hunting Hawaii 00:16:24...

Ep. 315: You Don't Have to Be A Prepper to Be Prepared with Christian Schauf // Uncharted Supply Co

August 29, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Christian Schauf, founder and CEO of Uncharted Supply Company. Uncharted manufactures high-quality survival systems and products to empower people with the proper gear and education to guide them back to safety in an unanticipated emergency. They discuss preparedness and safety in the backcountry, front country, and in your vehicle to help you before hunting season kicks off. Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:06:20 - Christian’s background 00:13:19 - The birth of Unch...

Ep. 314: Professional Snowboarder to Hunter with Eric Jackson

August 22, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Eric Jackson. Eric is a professional snowboarder and hunter from Washington. They discuss Eric’s journey from professional snowboarding to hunting, learning to bowhunt, SITKA’s film - River, Eric’s first bull elk, Total Archery Challenge, and much more. Topics: 00:00 - Start 10:26 - Running and Beau’s bitch ass ankles 17:03 - Eric’s journey: Snowboarding and hunting 29:31 - Eric's route to getting into hunting 39:36 - Waterfowl hunting talk 44:08 - Eric’s fir...

Ep. 313: Creating Luck When Bowhunting Big Mule Deer - Pt 2 with James Yates

August 15, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by James Yates. James is an archery nerd, mule deer fanatic, and hunting editor for Western Hunter Magazine. Part 2 discusses James’ macro and micro techniques for finding the biggest buck on the mountain, setting goals, hunting the hunt you want, and much more. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 00:07:45 - How James hunts mule deer 00:10:03 - Being picky vs. having a rolling standard 00:13:42 - Find something you’re willing to obsess over 00:19:12 - The struggles of stalking...

Ep. 312: Getting Your Bow, Arrows, and Hunt Plan Dialed For This Season - Pt 1 with James Yates

August 08, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by James Yates. James is an archery nerd, mule deer fanatic, and hunting editor for Western Hunter Magazine. Part 1 discusses James' background, obsession with finding big bucks, attention to detail with his bow setup, different arrows for different situations, and making sure your hunt plan is ready for this season. Topics: 00:00 - Start 07:44 - Meeting at TAC 09:08 - Stay out of the sun 09:29 - Isaac Aleman is good at trash talk 12:57 - Hunting the Wasatch Fron...

Ep. 311: Using Historical Data in Your Home State Hunting Mountain Bucks with Michael Perry

August 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Michael Perry of Alabama. He holds the current Alabama state record for his 195” mountain buck, has killed over 40 public land bucks 8 pts or better, and is the author of “Secrets to Taking Mature Bucks on Public Land.” They discuss Michael’s approach to finding big mountain bucks in rugged terrain, creating hunt plans, using annual data, trail cameras, and the story of hunting the state record non-typical buck.  Topics: 00:00 - Intro 12:27 - Michael Perry’s book...

Ep. 310: Terrain and Vegetation Funnels You Probably Don’t Notice with Rusty Johnson // United Outdoors

July 25, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Rusty Johnson of United Outdoors. Rusty is from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas and has a dedicated year-round approach to chasing mountain bucks. They discuss the importance of ditches, vegetation gaps, hunting all winds, taking mountain tactics to Kansas, trail cameras, deer stories from the past, and much more! Topics: 00:00 - Intro - Montana Archery Hunt Film Launch! 08:56 - Introducing Rusty and the Ozarks of Arkansas 11:27 - Logging cuts 14:24 - Rut timin...

Ep. 309: Thermal Hub Buck Bedding, Topo Hubs, and Terrain Features - Pt 2 with Shane Parker

July 18, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Alabama Big Woods hunter, Shane Parker for part 2 of their thermal hub and terrain feature discussion. Shane has an extremely detailed and analytical approach to hunting whitetails around thermal hubs in the mountains of Alabama. They discuss how bucks are using the terrain to bed, travel through the ridges, what topo hubs are, other terrain features, and much more.  Topics: 00:00 - Intro 05:34 - Anticipating what elevation bucks will be at based on thermal switc...

Ep. 308: Thermal Hub Masterclass - How to Hunt Early Season Mountain Bucks - Pt 1 with Shane Parker

July 11, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Alabama Big Woods hunter, Shane Parker. Shane has an extraordinarily detailed and analytical approach to hunting whitetails around thermal hubs in the mountains of Alabama. They discuss how he uses weather stations, thermal hub characteristics, fallout points, waiting until the thermals switch, scouting hubs, and more. This is part 1 of 2. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 07:20 - How Beau Found Shane 08:20 - Shane’s hunting background  10:50 - Trail camera obsession 12:0...

Ep. 307: A Different Approach to Bowhunting Mule Deer with Henry Ferguson

July 04, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Henry Ferguson of the Colorado Bowhunter’s Association. When you think of Henry, you should think of big mule deer bucks. Henry breaks down his unique strategy for scouting, finding, and consistently being successful on giant bucks, as well as some stories with some lessons anyone can learn from. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 09:10 - Drought conditions and water levels 17:06 - Shoulder mounts and trophy rooms 23:56 - Introducing Henry 36:20 - Patience 40:20 - Differe...

Ep. 306: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania with Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters

June 27, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour

Beau Martonik is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss everything you need to know about applying for elk tags in Pennsylvania, what units to consider, different seasons, and everything in between. A blog post is available on eastmeetswesthunt.com to walk you through the process. Topics: 00:00 - Intro - PRIME REVEX 2 BOW GIVEAWAY 09:50 - Elk County Outfitters 13:30 - PA Elk Application process 24:53 - What’s different than Western states 29:38 - The actual app proc...

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