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. 274: Pennsylvania Bear Hunting, Gun Season, and Blood Tracking Dogs with Torey Glenny
November 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania native, Torey Glenny of Glenny Blood Tracking and the rTrax YouTube channel. Torey spends a lot of time in the mountains of Pennsylvania hunting deer and bears. They discuss the best ways to get your deer or bear out of the woods, still-hunting bears in the Pennsylvania mountains, comparing gun hunting bears and bucks, blood tracking dogs, how long you should wait to track, and much more! Topics: Be...
Ep. 273: Rut Hunting Q&A - Spartan Forge IG Live with Nathan Killen, Jason Redd, and Bill Thompson
November 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Nathan Killen, Jason Redd, and Bill Thompson recorded during a recent Spartan Forge Instagram Live event. They discuss rut hunt updates, reading sign in different areas, best ways to get deer out of the woods, scent control, compound terrain features, and traditional bowhunting. Topics: Late October/early November rut hunt updates How the hot weather can affect your game plan Reading sign in different areas B...
Ep. 272: Condition Based Hunt Planning and Buck Behavior with Zach Ferenbaugh // The Hunting Public
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public. Zach’s style of ground hunting whitetails is unique and effective. They discuss buck scrape cadences, buck behavior, condition-based hunt planning, sleeping in vs. getting into the tree before first light, setting up for wind shifts, and more! This is part 2 of 2. Topics: Buck scrape cadences and buck behavior Making a hunt plan based on conditions at hand Sleeping in vs....
Ep. 271: Rut Stuff - Public Land Calling Strategies and Still-Hunting with Zach Ferenbaugh // The Hunting Public
November 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Ferenbaugh of The Hunting Public. Zach’s style of ground hunting whitetails is unique and effective. They discuss overlooked hunting spots, identifying hot sign, how far to push, still-hunting on the ground, and realistic calling techniques that work even in highly pressured areas. This is part 1 of 2. Topics: Beau's Late October hunting update Overlooked hunting spots When looking for hot sign, how far i...
Ep. 270: The Best Big Woods Rut Hunting Setups - Pt. 2 with Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and Joe Martonik
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and his dad, Joe Martonik. These are some of the most accomplished big woods deer hunters during bow season, and the discussion is focused on the pre-rut/rut time frame. Specific topics include their favorite dates to hunt during the rut, barren does, perfect rut hunting setups, doe groups vs. funnels, logging cuts, 1 thing to help you better your odds during the rut, and much more....
Ep. 269: Making the Most of Scrapes and the Pre-Rut/Rut in the Big Woods with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and his dad, Joe Martonik. These are some of the most accomplished big woods deer hunters during bow season, and the discussion is focused on the pre-rut/rut time frame. Specific topics include Johnny’s public land West Virginia buck hunt breakdown, what to do when you aren’t finding sign, late October strategies, the best time of the day for activity, top scrape locations to hunt, ...
Ep. 268: Big Woods vs. Farm Country Deer Hunting with Arron Bleise // BONUS Episode from the Fall Podcast
October 21, 2022 19:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined as a guest on the Fall podcast with Arron Bleise. This is a bonus episode that was repurposed from the Fall podcast to share with the EMW audience in regards to keeping your head in the game throughout the season, wind information, micro terrain features, October scrapes, weather fronts, gun season, mobile vs. staying put, and more! Topics: Keeping your head in the game throughout the season Wind in the face or to...
Ep. 267: Late October Cold Front Leads to Big Pennsylvania Mountain Buck - Listener Success Story with Shawn Nicholson
October 18, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by podcast listener and Pennsylvania hunter, Shawn Nicholson. Shawn sent in a story for Mountain Buck Monday about a big Pennsylvania mountain buck he shot in 2020 that anyone can learn from. They discuss his biggest struggle learning to hunt the big woods, how archery has helped him in life, using logging cuts to find bucks, and closing the deal on a giant 10-point checking scrapes. Topics: Most significant strugg...
Ep. 266: Early October Hunting Recap - Illinois and West Virginia
October 14, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is going solo to break down his recent hunt on some of the best private farm country in Illinois, followed by a scouting trip to the rugged mountains of southern West Virginia. Topics: Illinois - Quietkat Hunt Learning from someone with 25+ years of experience in hunting mature deer Green soybeans and acorns were hot food sources Snorting back and forth with a buck Finding water and a nice buck Southern West Virginia Sco...
Ep. 265: How Weather Affects Deer Movement and Aggressive Hunting Strategies with Christian Bond
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Oklahoma deer hunter, Christian Bond. Christian continues to be successful year after year on giant bucks. They focus on topics surrounding barometric pressure, weather fronts, doe populations, aggressive rattling, still-hunting, and much more! Topics: How Christian built a life around being able to hunt often How vital is barometric pressure Post-weather fronts Doe population affecting rut activity Pressure...
Ep. 264: Deer Hunting Fresh Sign vs. Historical Data with Andy May and Garrett Prahl
October 04, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Andy May and Garrett Prahl (The DIY Sportsman). This recording came from a Spartan Forge Instagram Live event back in the summer but is relevant to the beginning of October. They discuss relocating bucks in the fall, how to hunt an area with too many acorns, following a specific buck through the whole season, using the journal feature in Spartan Forge, hunting off instinct vs. data, doe groups, and much more. Top...
Ep. 263: 21 Days in the Montana Backcountry - 2022 Archery Elk Hunt Recap
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Justin Mueller in the backcountry of Montana to recap their 21-day archery elk hunt. This experience was filled with the highest of highs and lowest of lows. They discuss locating elk in the heat, Tim’s bull, being patiently aggressive, opportunity at a once-in-a-lifetime bull, weather-affected movement, a gear rundown, and much more. Topics: Locating elk in the heat Tim’s bull Getting in the middle of the her...
Ep. 262: Why You Should Hunt Buck Beds in October with Greg Litzinger
September 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the Bowhunting Fiend, Greg Litzinger. Greg is well versed in hunting the big woods, mountains, swamps, farm country, and everything in between. They discuss Greg’s aggressive October hunting style, locating early season buck bedding, mature vs. immature buck bedding, how to hunt tight to the beds, scent control, food source shifts, and many more listener questions. Topics: Greg’s aggressive October hunting style...
Ep. 261: The 2022 Whitetail Deer Report with Nick Pinizzotto // National Deer Association
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the CEO of the National Deer Association, Nick Pinizzotto. Nick lives in Pennsylvania and has an extensive background in policy and protecting our hunting heritage. They discuss NDA’s mission, deer hunting educational resources, deer hunter numbers, the biggest threats to deer hunting, why managing for age class is beneficial and much more. Topics: Nick’s background National Deer Association’s mission - https:...
Ep. 260: Rifle Hunting the West and Becoming a Gunsmith with Kurt Martonik
September 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by his brother and gunsmith, Kurt Martonik. Kurt runs his blog, Kurt the Gunsmith and works for C. Sharps building premium black powder rifles. They discuss stories from their childhood, gunsmithing, learning to hunt antelope, upland bird hunting, 3 bucks in 3 days, killing a free-range bison, lessons learned hunting the west, his gunsmith blog, and more. Topics: How Kurt and I grew up learning to hunt and shoot G...
Ep. 259: Bowhunting Shot Placement for Deer and Elk with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
August 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden of Iron Will Outfitters. Iron Will makes high-quality, durable broadheads, knives, and arrow components to help you make ethical shots. They are discussing hunting arrow setups, how to tune your bow for fixed broadheads, single vs. double bevel broadheads, shot placement based on angle, anatomy of deer and elk, blood trailing after the shot, and more! Topics: What’s new with Iron Will Outfitter...
Ep. 258: Big Woods Food Sources for Whitetails with Kenny Kane
August 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by forester and Pennsylvania hunter Kenny Kane. Beau and Kenny spent the day shooting videos explaining different types of timber cuts and how they benefit deer hunters and capped it off with a podcast. They discuss private lands open to public hunting, hunting leases, restoration forestry, beech trees, favorite browse species for deer, herbicide spraying of logging cuts, how to hunt different ages of cuts, and go th...
Ep. 257: Nutrition 101 for Backcountry Hunters with Heather Kelly // Heather's Choice
August 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Heather Kelly, founder, and CEO of Heather’s Choice. Alaska-born and raised, top-level collegiate rower, big game hunter, river guide, and athletic nutrition coach, Heather built her company to provide healthy food to fuel our adventures. They discuss what’s new with Heather’s Choice, why nutrition is important to hunters, bad fats vs. good fats, intermittent fasting, handling stress, and more! Topics: What’s ne...
Ep. 256: How to Achieve Any Goal - Recipe for Success Through Hard Work and Discipline with Bo Nickal
August 09, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by 4 time NCAA wrestling finalist, 3-time champion, MMA Pro Fighter, and hunter Bo Nickal. Bo has excelled in everything he’s done up to this point and recently got into hunting. They discuss getting into hunting, his first elk in Colorado last year, how wild game meat fits into the life of an athlete, nutrition, finding reliable sources of hunting information, and discipline in being successful. Topics: 4 time NCA...
Ep. 255: Bowhunting Elk - Learning From The School Of Hard Knocks with Jeff Helm
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by a successful hunter and owner of Bone Mountain Outfitters, Jeff Helm. Jeff has been going on DIY out-of-state whitetail and elk hunts for years learning from the school of hard knocks. They discuss similarities with big whitetail bucks and bull elk, boots on the ground elk scouting strategies, adapting to elk personalities, keeping your hunting spots sacred, and much more to get you prepared for September elk hunt...
Ep. 254: Biggest Mistakes Bowhunters Make Getting Dialed For Hunting Season with Chris Bee
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by tournament archer and accomplished hunter Chris Bee. Chris is well known for his YouTube channel and his brand BeeReal. They discuss getting into tournament archery, solo filming hunts, making a living off of YouTube, favorite DIY Whitetail hunts, anchor points, Broadhead tuning, heavy arrows, and getting comfortable with your setup. Topics: Getting into tournament archery Solo filming hunts Making a living of...
Ep. 253: Scout More, Hunt Less - Make the Most of Your Time in the Woods with Troy Pottenger
July 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the legendary western mountain buck hunter, Troy Pottenger. This is an extension to the previous podcast episode where they break down Troy’s 2021 season, including hunting elk in September, missing his target buck at 16 yards, being efficient with your time, having your finances in order, and much more! Topics: New Summer Scouting Video with Johnny Stewart! September focused on elk hunting Missing his target ...
Ep. 252: Finding the Perfect Hunting Setup Close to Bedding with Troy Pottenger
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the legendary western mountain buck hunter, Troy Pottenger. Troy hunts some of the wildest country for whitetails in the Rocky Mountains, but his tactics are applicable in many other areas. They discuss what elevations to find mountain bucks, food sources in the mountains, grizzly country, breaking down large areas, how to find the perfect tree to set up in, how slope affects buck bedding, logging cuts, weather fr...
Ep. 251: Solo Elk Hunting, Travel Logistics, and Hunting Gear Selection with Luke Gunther
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey resident, Luke Gunther. Luke is a perfect example of a guy who was bit by the western hunting bug years ago and has went all-in on making it happen. They discuss his first western hunt, solo hunting, first successful elk hunt, backpack hunting, gear selection, and pros/cons of flying vs. driving to hunts. Topics: Background - career and getting into western hunting First trip out west Solo hunting ...
Ep. 250: Bulletproof Deer Hunting Setups Based on Wind and Thermals - Pt.2 with Jacob Myers // The Southern Outdoorsmen
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jacob Myers of the Southern Outdoorsmen podcast. This is part 2 of this interview with Jacob on everything wind and thermals for deer hunting. They discuss wind speed, wind mapping, wind indicators, thermal pressure build-up, flat land thermals, and breaking down hunting scenarios. Make sure you listened to part 1! Topics: Wind speed Wind mapping Wind indicators Thermal pressure build-up Flat land thermals ...
Ep. 249: How to Use Wind and Thermals to Make You A Better Deer Hunter - Pt. 1 with Jacob Myers // The Southern Outdoorsmen Podcast
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn 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. ...
Ep. 248: Are There Still Opportunities to Hunt Big Mule Deer Bucks in the West? with Robby Denning // Rokslide
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Robby Denning, co-owner of Rokslide, published author, and mule deer fanatic. Robby just released his new book, Hunting Big Mule Deer - The Stories. They discuss the new book, why non-residents are good for hunting, adapting to changes in mule deer hunting over the years, how to become successful with tags being more difficult to get, and a story of the last two seasons with lessons learned from the hunts. Topics...
Ep. 247: DIY Hunting Gear and Summer Preparation for Deer Hunting with Byron Horton // Whitetail Experience
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Ohio bowhunter, Byron Horton of the Whitetail Experience. Byron hunts the big woods of Ohio and is always putting out great YouTube content surrounding hunts and gear. They discuss how to keep your feet warm in the stand, DIY hip waders, getting into big woods hunting, narrowing down your spots, summer shooting practices, B- Camera Placement, budget vs. high-end trail cameras, and how he will transition to hunting...
Ep. 246: Hunting Rights at Risk, Social Media Etiquette, and Finding Bigfoot with Brad Luttrell //GoWild
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the founder and CEO of GoWild, Brad Luttrell. Brad is extremely intelligent and passionate about hunting and the future of hunting. They discuss bigfoot stories, Send It Slam, lessons learned from turkey season, his article the “Rinella Rebuttal”, what you should and shouldn’t post on social media, and supporting conservation organizations that are fighting for our hunting rights. Topics: High Altitude Film Laun...
Ep. 245: Summer Scouting, Building Confidence, and Historical Deer Data with Ryan Glitsky
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania deer hunter, Ryan Glitsky. Ryan has consistently killed mature deer on public land and highly-pressured private grounds year after year. They discuss getting in shape, treestand snacks, summer scouting tactics, mid-October scrape activity, historical trail camera data, finding the perfect tree, and much more. Topics: Working out for hunting whitetails Treestand snacks Finding your niche Summer sc...
Ep. 244: Big Montana Bear and Mountain Merriams Success - Hunt and Gear Recap - Pt. 2 with Kurt Martonik
May 31, 2022 10:35 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by talented gunsmith and brother, Kurt Martonik. The guys go through the rest of the hunt including the success stories of a Mountain Merriams gobbler and capping it off with an old black bear heading back to Pennsylvania. In addition, they discuss lessons learned, what gear they used, and everything in between. Topics: Weather affecting bears Camp Cooking Gear and Organization Truck Camping Setup Mountain Merri...
Ep. 243: Montana Spring Bear Hunt Recap - Pt. 1 with Trevor Stewart and Gary Allen
May 24, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by long-time friend, Gary Allen, and Trevor Stewart of Sitka Gear on their spring bear hunt in the mountains of Montana. All of them are new to bear hunting, so they discuss backpacking in for Merriam turkeys, trying to find bears in thick timber, navigating difficult terrain, the ultimate glassing point, finding a big boar, and long-range shooting basics. Topics: Hunting in college together Backpacking in for Mer...
Ep. 242: Backpack Hunting Basics - Backcountry Camping with Lee Harrison // Seek Outside
May 17, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by backcountry hunter and Seek Outside employee, Lee Harrison. Lee grew up in Colorado where mountain hunting was a part of him from a very young age. They discuss everything surrounding backcountry camping, including your pack's weight, sleeping bags, different types of tents, weather condition considerations, campsite selection, camp cleanliness, truck camping, and much more! Topics: Rutstache Seek Outside tent...
Ep. 241: 5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule
May 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, 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 the 5 biggest mistakes he sees hunters doing while training for backcountry hunts including not recovery and sleep, high-intensity interval training, how to ruck properly, why str...
Ep. 240: Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp with Justin Mueller
May 03, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by photographer, videographer, and cinematographer, Justin Mueller. The guys recap the Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp and what that’s going to look like for the future. They discuss how it came to be, the presenters, building the framework to apply in the woods, reading sign from different perspectives, the saddle hunting demonstration, building hunt plans, and more. Topics: Background of the Mountain Bucks Scouting ...
Ep. 239: I Quit My Job to Hunt For A Living
April 26, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is going solo to discuss a big move in the future of East Meets West as he transitions from working a regular 9-5 job to being self-employed working in the hunting industry. No one actually gets paid just to hunt, so I decided to break down my journey on how I was able to have the ability to leave my full-time job to chase my dreams. Topics include getting rid of debt, working at an archery shop, outdoor writing, why I started...
Ep. 238: The Best Deer Hunters in the Country Debate Complex Topics // Spartan Forge Retreat
April 19, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by some of the best deer hunters in the country. Levi Morgan, Andy May, Johnny Stewart, Taylor Chamberlin, Garrett Prahl, Lee Ellis, and Drew Carroll come on to have a roundtable discussion about different topics that don’t have as straightforward answer. We discuss executing shots in the moment of truth, Public vs. Private land, fixed vs. mechanical broadheads, favorite time of year to kill a mature buck, what it ta...
Ep. 237: Public Land Turkey Hunting Tactics - Scouting, Setup, Calling with Jake Stanisch
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by avid Pennsylvania turkey hunter, Jake Stanisch. Jake is the host of the Apex Fireside Radio podcast and is as diehard as it gets for chasing gobblers in the big woods. We discuss his scouting regimen for big woods gobblers, setup and finding a spot, decoys, different types of turkey calls, key turkey hunting gear, and a breakdown of his favorite turkey hunt. Topics: Taking kids hunting Scouting regimen for big ...
Ep. 236: Public-Land Hunting Spots Most Deer Hunters Overlook with Joe Rentmeester
April 05, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Rentmeester. Joe is known for his aggressive style of deer hunting in high pressured areas and has been featured in many Hunting Beast videos and content. We discuss his style of hunting, the bump and dump, target panic, and a complete breakdown from start to finish of finding and killing his 2021 Wisconsin public land buck in an overlooked hunting area. Topics: Background Style of hunting Bump and dump ...
Ep. 235: Vehicle Preparedness and Essentials for Your Hunting Rig with Mike Hernandez // Field Craft Survival
March 29, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Fieldcraft Survival’s Mobility and Motorsports Director, Mike Hernandez. Mike builds some badass overland Jeeps built to take him anywhere he wants to go. He talks about why vehicle preparedness is so important, your vehicle loadout, recovery, communication/navigation, camping, the key things you should have in your vehicle for hunting, and much more. Topics: Field Craft Survival Why vehicle preparedness is imp...
Ep. 234: Keys to Consistent Success Hunting Big Woods Swamp Bucks with Mike Perry
March 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by an extremely successful and hard-working whitetail hunter, Mike Perry. Mike is from Pennsylvania and has proven what it takes to be consistently successful hunting big woods swamps over the years. We discuss many topics in this episode, including post-season scouting, terrain features in flat land, buck and doe bedding areas, hunting creek bottoms, stories from past successful hunts, and the top lessons he’s learn...
Ep. 233: Should You Go Guided or Do-It-Yourself on Western Hunts? with Brandon Purcell
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by a hunting guide and Montana resident, Brandon Purcell. Brandon lives a life that most of us dream of by being able to go on hunts throughout the spring and fall. We discuss what it’s like to be a guide, guided vs. DIY, advice for people coming out west, spending the fall in Alaska, spring bear hunting, and a few stories sprinkled in. Topics: Brandon’s background A guides life Guided vs DIY Advice for people ...
Ep. 232: How to Prevent Tickborne Diseases and Sitka Gear's Equinox Turkey Hunting Gear Development with Chris Derrick and Dr. Karl Miller
March 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn 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 ...
Ep. 231: How to Create More Time and Money to Go Hunting with Cody Rich // The Rich Outdoors
March 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Cody Rich of the Rich Outdoors Podcast, The Rich Life Course, and Backcountry Fuel. Cody is one of the OGs in the podcast game and is an all-around successful entrepreneur and hunter. We discuss what it takes to go on your dream hunts and create extra time and money to live a fulfilling life. Topics include getting in the right mindset, side gigs, entrepreneurship, focusing on not trading time for money, investing...
Ep. 230: Wyoming Whitetail, Maven Expansion, Great American Outdoor Show 2022 with the Maven Optics Crew
February 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Tony Ostheimer, Hannah Summers, and Cade Maestas aka the Maven crew at the Great American Outdoor Show on this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. We had a fun conversation around the cabin table about the bed bug infestation in our AirBNB, Wyoming whitetail hunting opportunities, tournament archery, Maven optics growth, everything about the Great American Outdoor Show, and more. Topics: Bed bug infested AirBNB Wyoming whitetail hunting opportunities To...
Ep. 229: Using Trail Cameras to Learn from Annual Data with Chad Sylvester // Exodus Trail Cameras
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourBeau Martonik is joined by Chad Sylvester of Exodus Trail Cameras on this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. Chad has a ton of experience hunting and running trail cameras in the big woods. We discuss his giant Kansas buck from this past season, lessons learned from hunting a specific deer, annual data, trail camera setups in a new area, wind mapping, food sources changing, and much more. Topics: Exodus Trail Cameras Story of his Kansas booner Lessons learned from hunting a spec...
Ep. 228: Follow the Big Sign to Find Mature Appalachian Mountain Bucks with Jordan Hollandsworth
February 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jordan Hollandsworth from the mountains of Southern Virginia. Jordan has been able to kill some extremely impressive big woods mountain bucks in an area not known for giant deer. We discuss the story of his 2021 buck, where he focuses his time scouting, trail camera strategies, keys to consistent success, wind and thermals, one-sticking saddle hunting, and much more. Podcast Topics: Story of 2021 Buck Scouting ...
Ep. 227: Backcountry Hunting Emergency Preparedness and First Aid with Dr. Brian Tallerico // Mountain Medic
February 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Dr. Brian Tallerico of Mountain Medic. Brian is an orthopedic surgeon who loves to go on adventure hunts all over the world. We discuss what can go wrong on backcountry hunts, skills you should learn, what to carry in your medical kit, making your kit accessible, venomous snake bites, customer stories, and much more. Topics: Brian’s background professionally and hunting Mountain Medic/Safari Medic What can go wr...
Ep. 226: Advanced E-Scouting Tactics for Big Woods Public Land Whitetails with Garrett Prahl // DIY Sportsman
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Garrett Prahl of the DIY Sportsman. Garrett geeks out on e-scouting and is very detail-oriented when it comes to scouting public land whitetails. We discuss finding areas with diversity, identifying hunting pressure, historical wind, buck/doe bedding areas, finding specific vegetation types, Lidar maps, categorizing waypoints, and much more! Topics: Definition of Big Woods Finding areas with maximum diversity Id...
Ep. 225: Adirondack Deer Hunting Opportunities and Whitetail Migratory Runways with Wes LaBar
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Wes LaBar of LaBar’s Guide Service in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. We discuss the history of the Adirondacks, public hunting opportunities, the landscape, and non-resident opportunities. Then, we dive into aerial scouting tactics, migratory runways, tactical deer drives, last day double mountain bucks, solo hunting strategies, sign making, and more! Topics: Wes’ background History of the Adirondacks Publ...