East Meets West Hunt
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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. 162: Make 2021 Your Best Year Ever
December 29, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is going solo to talk about the new year and how you can set yourself up for your best year ever. Reflecting on the past year and creating measurable goals for 2021 can give you the roadmap to accomplishing things you’ve always wanted to. Beau talks about his hunting, business and personal goals as well as the future of East Meets West. Topics: Reflecting on the past year Creating measurable goals What I want to accompl...
Ep. 161: 3 States, 3 Bulls - Become a Better Elk Hunter with Dan Staton // Elk Shape
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Dan Staton of Elk Shape. Dan has been on the podcast in the past, and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hunting public land bulls. We discuss his 2020 season where he tagged out on 3 bulls in 3 different states, adapting to the COVID Crowing, balancing family, hunting, business, as well as how to put yourself in the best place possible coming into the 2021 elk season. Topics: Who is Dan Staton and Elk...
Ep. 160: The Story of a Pennsylvania Public Land Giant Mountain Buck with Johnny Stewart and Joe Martonik
December 15, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by his father, Joe Martonik and good buddy, Johnny Stewart to talk about the entire background and story behind Beau’s 2020 Pennsylvania giant big woods mountain buck. In addition to the story behind it, we discuss Joe and Johnny’s season as well as lessons learned from chasing a particular buck. There’s a lot of laughs to be had in these stories and memories that I won’t forget anytime soon! Topics: Johnny’s 20...
Ep. 159: Public Land Montana Whitetails with Jared Larsen // onX
December 08, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jared Larsen of onX to talk about hunting public land whitetails in Montana. Jared has an incredible whitetail season and we break down one of his October hunts in Montana that resulted in the craziest hunt that I have heard of in a long time with a mix of deer and elk. In addition, we talk about using decoys, river bottom Montana whitetails, tag applications in the west and what’s new with the onX Hunt app. In th...
Ep. 158: Tracking Big Woods Bucks with Hal Blood
December 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Hal Blood of Big Woods Bucks in Maine. Hal owns an outfitting business and has been successfully tracking mature whitetail deer in the big woods of Maine for a long time. We talk about sign post rubs, community scrapes, identifying buck tracks, getting on a track, and persistence day after day to be successful tracking a big woods mountain buck. Topics: Background on Hal Habitat in northern Maine Sign post ...
Ep. 157: Deer Camp Traditions with Kevin Vistisen // Deer Hunter Podcast
November 24, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kevin Vistisen, host of the Deer Hunter podcast to talk about the strong hunting traditions between our camps in Michigan and Pennsylvania. Hunting camps tend to bring out the best of the stories and makes you appreciate the camaraderie between hunters just as much as the actual hunt itself. Topics: Deer Hunter podcast Hunting the big woods Deer Hunting camp tradition Stories from deer camp Different ways...
Ep. 156: Rutcation Big Woods Whitetail Hunt Recap with Justin Mueller
November 17, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Justin Mueller to talk about their past week chasing big woods mountain bucks in Pennsylvania during the rut on an 8 day hunt. We dive into each day of the hunt, my strategy, the challenges with weather, hunting pressure, shooting a coyote, and all of the lessons learned that can be applied to future hunts. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.marto...
Ep. 155: Consistent Success on Public Land Mountain Bucks with Mason Martonik and Justin Mueller
November 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Mason Martonik and Justin Mueller to talk about hunting public land big woods mountain bucks in Pennsylvania. Mason has tagged out on 3 - 140"+ bucks in the last 3 years in PA, and we break down his stories of hunting these bucks and how he adjusts on the fly to create opportunities for himself. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.martonik - https:...
Ep. 154: How to Hunt a New Area for Mountain Bucks with Jason Redd // Timber Ninja Outdoors
November 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jason Redd, owner of Timber Ninja Outdoors. Jason comes from the mountains of western North Carolina, but has chased mountain bucks all through the Appalachian region. We discuss going into a new area blind and how to hunt it in extensive detail which is great for everyone going into their rutcation hunts! Topics: Adventure of hunting the Appalachian mountains How to find an out of state mountain buck area Na...
Ep. 153: Mountain Bucks Listener Q&A - Pre-Rut/Rut
October 27, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is going solo to answer your questions in regards to hunting big woods mountain bucks. This episode dives into Beau's perspectives on pre-rut/rut hunting as it relates to hunting these elusive mountain bucks. He answers questions in regards to scrapes, rubs, elevation, wind, rut funnels, decoys, snacks and much more! Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.martonik - ...
Ep. 152: New England Mountain Bucks with Brett Joy
October 20, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Brett Joy from New Hampshire. Brett has been hunting whitetails in the Northeastern Appalachian region and all over the United States with a ton of success. Brett and I talk about getting away from pressure, narrowing down large tracts of land, hunting timber cuts, trail camera strategies, waiting out rut funnels, hunting the weather and more! Topics: Background on Brett NE Appalachian Mountain Bucks Gettin...
Ep. 151: Mountain Bucks Listener Q&A - Early/Mid Season
October 13, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is going solo to answer your questions in regards to hunting big woods mountain bucks. This episode dives into Beau's perspectives on early/mid season hunting as it relates to hunting these elusive mountain bucks. He answers questions in regards to bedding, terrain, vegetation, food sources, hunting pressure and much more! Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.marto...
Ep. 150: Planning a DIY Out-of-State Whitetail Hunt with Clint Campbell // Truth from the Stand
October 06, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Clint Campbell, host of the Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting podcast. Clint and I are talking about planning and executing a DIY out-of-state deer hunt. It's that time of year when we use our precious vacation days to chase whitetails and this episode is full of information to help make you more successful this season! Topics: Growing as a deer hunter Setting your goals to determine where you want to hunt ...
Ep. 149: Making Hunting Fun Again with Zach Ferenbaugh // The Hunting Public
September 29, 2020 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 is not only a successful deer hunter across the country, but his attitude is infectious for those around him. He shares his stories and lessons learned hunting public land in all areas of the country at all times of the year. We discuss hunting from the ground, hunting the Appalachian region, understanding how to read sign in different areas, breaking down a new area, sc...
Ep. 148: Targeting a Specific Mountain Buck with Troy Pottenger
September 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Troy Pottenger, who is a very successful mountain buck hunter from northern Idaho. Troy talks to me about the hunt for a specific deer and how he located his bedding area, preferred food sources and how he uses the wind to his advantage. In addition, we discuss trail camera strategies, mountain thermals, entry/exit routes, locating mature bucks and much more! Topics: Early season to date hunting one giant buc...
Ep. 147: 2 Bulls Down in the Tundra // DIY Alaska Caribou Hunt Series
September 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Michael Paladino and Justin Mueller on their DIY Alaska Caribou hunt in northern Alaska. This is finale episode of the three part series where we discuss the day in which we both doubled on big caribou bulls. (Check out the video version on YouTube!) In addition, we discuss packing the meat to camp, team camaraderie, reflecting on the hunt, and how anyone can make it happen for themselves! Topics: Putting a stal...
Ep. 146: Grizzlies, Long Hikes and Missed Shots // DIY Alaska Caribou Hunt Series
September 07, 2020 19:24 - 35 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Michael Paladino and Justin Mueller on their DIY Alaska Caribou hunt in northern Alaska. This is the second of three episodes (you can watch the video version on YouTube). We talk about seeing our first grizzly bears, spot and stalk caribou high in the mountains, a missed opportunity and dealing with the Alaskan weather. Topics: Grizzly, Caribou and Silver fox sighting Spot and stalk caribou in the mountains A...
Ep. 145: Welcome to Alaska - Logistics and Travel // DIY Alaska Caribou Hunt Series
September 01, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Michael Paladino and Justin Mueller on their DIY Alaska Caribou hunt in northern Alaska. This is the first of three episodes (you can watch the video version on YouTube). We talk about how the hunt came to be, planning the hunt, costs associated, travel logistics and first impressions of landing in Alaska. Topics: How the hunt came to be Utilizing Outdoors International and Kyle Hanson to make the logistics eas...
Ep. 144: Becoming an Outdoor Writer and Backpack Hunter with Josh Kirchner // Dialed In Hunter
August 25, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Kirchner, founder of Dialed in Hunter and Outdoor Writer. Josh and I chat about our journeys into outdoor writing that I think anyone who has ever wanted to write will get value out of. In addition, we talk about Josh’s new book “Becoming a Backpack Hunter - A Beginner’s Guide to Backpack Hunting” and his backstory with getting into backpack hunting. Topics: Background information Getting into outdoor w...
Ep. 143: Pennsylvania Elk Hunting and Conservation with Jeremy Banfield // PA Game Commission
August 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jeremy Banfield, Elk Biologist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. The PA elk herd is a conservation success story to say the least, and I wanted to hear the history of the elk herd, learn about elk habitat, and their current management plans. In addition, we talk about hunting opportunities for elk in PA, understanding the draw system and the new Elk SMART campaign. Topics: Background information History ...
Ep. 142: Intro to Western Hunting: Gear, Planning and More with Trail Kreitzer // GoHunt
August 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Trail Kreitzer of GoHunt. Trail is an accomplished western hunter and talks with me about the basics of hunting elk, mule deer and other big game. We talk about the most important gear items, dealing with altitude, putting together a plan for an OTC elk hunt, executing the plan when the plan fails, getting over target panic and Trail’s first experience hunting whitetails. This is a great episode for hunters wantin...
Ep. 141: Confidence Leads to Success Elk Hunting with Corey Jacobsen // Elk 101
August 04, 2020 10:02 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by 11-time world elk calling champion, Corey Jacobsen of Elk 101. Corey and I discuss a variety of elk hunting related topics including preparation for the 2020 season, Idaho selling out of tags, e-scouting basics, hunting new areas, hissing bulls and more. This is done through hearing some of Corey's stories and breaking them down play by play. Topics: Preparation for the 2020 season and staying focused through...
Ep. 140: DIY Alaska Caribou Hunting with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
July 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined again by Bill Vanderheyden, founder of Iron Will Outfitters. We are talking all about getting ready for our first DIY Alaskan Caribou hunt in which we will be getting dropped off in the middle of nowhere Alaska. We discuss a lot of the gear we are taking, travel logistics, expectations and more! Topics: Preparation for Alaska Shelters and tarps Electronics chargers Optics Caribou tactics Food storage Bear protec...
Ep. 139: Bow Tuning for Fixed Blades and Iron Will Wide Series Broadheads with Bill Vanderheyden
July 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden, founder of Iron Will Outfitters. Bill is an engineer that loves bowhunting and has engineered arguably the toughest broadheads in the market. We talk all about bow tuning to get your fixed blades flying true, new Iron Will wide series broadheads for whitetails, fixed blades vs. mechanicals and a little elk hunting. This is a great educational episode for those who have wanted to shoot fixed blad...
Ep. 138: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of Backcountry Bowhunting with Clint Casper
July 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Clint Casper who is back again to talk about backcountry bowhunting! This is a story session about all of the struggles and experiences we’ve had learning to hunt in the backcountry on backpack hunts. We discuss having backup plans, sleep setups, dealing with predators, riding out storms, finding water and all of the other struggles that we love so much on these hunts. Topics: Covid effects on hunting plans ...
Ep. 137: Understanding a White-tailed Deer's Senses with Dr. Karl Miller
July 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Dr. Karl Miller of the University of Georgia to talk all about a whitetail deer’s senses. Through years of research and experience, he has learned a lot about how and why a whitetail deer does what it does. We discuss deer vision, sense of hearing and sense of smell. Through breaking these down, we bring up topics including if camouflage is really important, understanding what each of the glands do, rubber boots v...
Ep. 136: 2020 Sitka Gear Whitetail Hunting Packs and Gear - Part 2 with Chris Derrick
July 01, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear. This episode is part 2 of the discussion with Chris and we are diving into the new hunting packs as well as other new gear from Sitka for 2020. I've been testing and helping with the new Cargo box mobile hunting pack for the last 3 years, and it's finally available! Listen for details on how to enter the giveaway, too! Topics: 2020 Sitka Gear Whitetail System Cargo box mobile huntin...
Ep. 135: Building a Whitetail Clothing System and 2020 Sitka Gear with Chris Derrick
June 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Chris Derrick of Sitka Gear. This episode is all about learning the fundamentals of building an effective layering system for whitetail hunting to keep you cool when you need to be cool, and keep you warm when you want to be warm. It gets talked about a lot in the western hunting world, but it’s just as important for hunting out of a treestand if you want to be able to pull those all day sits during the rut comfor...
Ep. 134: Hunting Public Land Timber Cuts with Steve Sherk // Sherk's Guide Service
June 25, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service in the second episode of the two part series on hunting public land mountain bucks in the big woods of Pennsylvania. In part 2, we dive into everything about hunting timber cuts on public land and why you shouldn’t be upset when your area is getting logged. Topics include why you should hunt timber cuts, where bucks bed, hunting from the ground, using onX to locate timber cuts ...
Ep. 133: Confidence and Patience Kills Mountain Bucks with Steve Sherk // Sherk's Guide Service
June 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service in the first episode of this two part series on hunting public land mountain bucks in the big woods of Pennsylvania. We discuss scouting buck beds, a proven trail camera strategy, setting up for the kill, and being confident in your plan to succeed year after year. We will dive into hunting timber cuts on part 2 in episode 134. Topics: Sherk’s Guide Service Hunting the Ap...
Ep. 132: Backcountry Nutrition and Building a Business with Heather Kelly // Heather's Choice
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Heather Kelly of Heather’s Choice. I’ve been friends with Heather for about 5 years now, and watched her turn her passion into a successful business. We talk about her Grand Canyon rafting trip, the birth of Heather’s Choice and entrepreneurship. Then, we shift gears to discuss the emotional connection we all have with food, target panic related to diet, balance of macronutrients, what you need to fuel your body f...
Ep. 131: Chasing Mule Deer, Not Points with Clint Casper
June 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Clint Casper. This Ohio whitetail hunter is not new to the western mountains or this podcast. We discuss everything about hunting high country mule deer with a bow. Clint dives into his 4 year journey, finding a unit to hunt early season mule deer, what to look for while e-scouting on onX, and then we break down his 2019 hunt to see what went wrong and what went right that ended up with him killing an absolute gia...
Ep. 130: Scout 365 for Public Land Bucks with Josh Profitt
June 02, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Profitt. Josh is from the Bluegrass state of Kentucky and is well known for chasing and killing big public land whitetails. We discuss finding a public land spot, scouting 365, using trail cameras, adapting (EHD outbreak) and finding the right spot to set up and hunt. With summer scouting season in full swing, this is a great podcast to listen to! Topics: Background How you find an area to hunt on publi...
Ep. 129: Go West! Canadian Edition with Aaron Hitchins // Rockhouse Motion
May 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Aaron Hitchins of Rockhouse Motion. Aaron is a film director, photographer, hunter and a list of other descriptions. We discuss his journey into western hunting, how turkey hunting is comparative to elk hunting, getting into sheep hunts and much more. Aaron is a great guy and always entertaining to talk to. Topics: Who is Aaron Rockhouse Motion - Telling a story Work mode vs. Hunt mode Turkey hunting vs elk h...
Ep. 128: Mobile Hunting and Lightweight Gear with Jason Redd // Timber Ninja Outdoors
May 19, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors. Jason lives and hunts in the mountains of western North Carolina and has designed some really lightweight carbon fiber climbing sticks for hunting mountain bucks. We discuss the sticks, his new company Timber Ninja Outdoors, saddle hunting and other mobile hunting gear for the mountains. Topics: Background Timber Ninja Outdoors Carbon fiber climbing sticks Saddle huntin...
Ep. 127: Build the Ultimate Hunting Rig with Sam Soholt
May 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Sam Soholt. Sam is a freelance photographer, public land advocate, and owner of Public Land Tees. Sam has done a ton for conservation through his public land bus and van projects, but I brought him on to talk about how he is setting up his hunting vehicles for traveling all over the country. We discuss organization, sleeping arrangements, cooking setup, camp necessities, electronics, emergency, recovery and everyt...
Ep. 126: New Sitka Gear - 2020 Big Game with John Barklow
May 07, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by John Barklow of Sitka Gear to talk about the new 2020 Sitka Gear Big Game line. In addition, we discuss our elk hunting layering systems for September and the field testing process that goes into every piece of Sitka Gear. Topics: 2020 Sitka Gear Mountain Optics Harness Kelvin Lite Down Jacket and Pants My elk hunting kit Field testing Sitka Gear Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://...
Ep. 125: Knowledge from Storms with John Barklow // Sitka Gear
May 05, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by John Barklow of Sitka Gear to talk about preparing for unforeseen weather conditions in the mountains. We discuss moisture management, utilizing your body as your primary heat source, shelters, testing your gear and more. This is part 1 of 2. Topics: Knowledge from storms Being prepared for unforeseen weather conditions Moisture management Your body is the primary heat source Testing your gear Resources:...
Ep. 124: Public Land Whitetail Hunting Trips with Tony Peterson
April 28, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Tony Peterson who is an outdoor writer, podcaster, and public land whitetail fanatic. I’ve looked up to Tony for years through his writing and success in the whitetail woods. We discuss hunting new places, hunting turkeys to scout bucks, western whitetails, DIY whitetail hunting camps and much more! Topics: Who is Tony Peterson Hunting sign, not memories Two birds with one stone - hunting turkeys and scouti...
Ep. 123: Hunting Merriam's Turkeys in Colorado with Kurt Martonik and Chris Toomey
April 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kurt Martonik and Chris Toomey to discuss hunting Merriam’s turkeys in Colorado. Kurt and Chris are both originally from Pennsylvania and have found their way out west in the last few years becoming residents in Colorado. We talk about their experiences learning to hunt merriam’s turkeys, how to find areas to hunt them, their habitat, differences from eastern turkeys and end off by talking about their recent hunt ...
Ep. 122: New Hunting Adventures and Stories with Kaitlyn Maus and Brittany Barnhart
April 14, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kaitlyn Maus and Brittany Barnhart at the ATA show. These two women have a passion for going outside of their comfort zone and striving to accomplish their goals. Coming from different backgrounds in the east and south, they’ve ventured west to hunt whitetails and other big game in unfamiliar territory. This episode is full of stories from these adventures, funny moments and lessons learned. Topics: Backgroun...
Ep. 121: Changing Your Perspective Through Gratitude with Brian Call // Gritty
April 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Brian Call of the Gritty podcast. Brian has been in the podcast game from the beginning and provides valuable insights in hunting, fitness and life. We discuss the current COVID-19 scenario, how to move forward in uncertain times, changing your perspective and then shift gears to talk about Brian’s solo elk hunt in 2019 including lessons learned in the process. Topics: Gritty podcast and journey with podcasti...
Ep. 120: PA Whitetail Scouting Trip and Hunting Photography with Justin Mueller
March 31, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Justin Mueller after a recent scouting/filming trip in the PA Wilds. Justin is a freelance photographer/filmmaker that was the talent behind the lens in the Synergy film as well as many other TV shows in the hunting industry. We discuss the upcoming mountain buck film project, scouting videos, PA Elk shed hunting, chasing your dreams and much more! Topics: Background on Justin Mueller Getting into hunting p...
Ep. 119: The Hunting Industry Has It Wrong with Brad Luttrell // GoWild
March 24, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutesOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Brad Luttrell to talk about some different topics than I normally cover. This episode, Brad goes into a study they did over at GoWild where they broke down common stereotypes in the hunting industry, and discussed marketing impact on hunting. In addition, we cover some other misconceptions and debunked myths that were uncovered in this study. There are many takeaways from this episode that you can apply to continu...
Ep. 118: Keys to Consistent Success Hunting Mountain Bucks with Nathan Killen
March 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Nathan Killen coming out of the mountains of southern Virginia. Nathan had an amazing 2019 deer season, but his consistency in killing mature deer every year is even more impressive. We talk about buck bedding, precision stand placement, hunting the same stand more than once, egress/regress and much more! In addition, Nathan wrote an article for me on some of these topics available at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/jou...
Ep. 117: Choosing the Right Hunting Boots with Justin Long // Crispi Boots
March 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Justin Long of Crispi boots. Justin grew up in the east, but currently resides in the west where he had to learn a completely foreign style of hunting. We discuss what makes a “quality” boot, choosing the right boot for your hunt, non-rubber boots for whitetail hunting and Crispi’s new products and innovations for 2020. Topics: Justin’s background and learning western hunting Background on Crispi What makes...
Ep. 116: Scouting Big Woods Bucks with Johnny Stewart and Greg Litzinger
March 03, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Greg Litzinger to talk about scouting and shed hunting the big woods in Pennsylvania. We discuss winter food sources, what we’re looking for when scouting, and why we scout more than we hunt. John and Greg tell the story of their November rut hunt on public land where they killed 3 bucks in less than 24 hours out of the same tree and what made for the perfect storm. Topics: Mountain Buck Mo...
Ep. 115: Shed Hunting and Scouting Mountain Bucks with Troy Pottenger
February 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Troy Pottenger to talk about one of my favorite topics - shed hunting and spring scouting for mountain bucks. Troy is extremely successful in hunting giant mountain bucks in northern Idaho, and we’ve found that a lot of his tactics in the west apply to the big woods whitetails of the east. We discuss locating big deer, hunting clearcuts, shed hunting strategies, utilizing licking branches, being efficient scouting...
Ep. 114: Hunting Big Bulls Like Whitetails with Ryan Carter
February 22, 2020 15:03 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Ryan Carter of DC Outfitters. Ryan caught my attention a few years ago on Instagram when his clients were killing truly world class bull elk. Ryan and I talk about some timely topics including the lottery system to obtaining tags in the west and how to make your dream hunts happen. In addition, we cover boots on the ground scouting, early season elk hunting tactics, targeting specific bulls, mentors/hunting partne...
Ep. 113: Living Off Grid: Hunting Guide, Yoga Instructor and Miss Wyoming with Jessie Allen // Diamond 4 Ranch
February 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jessie Allen of Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch. Jessie has an incredible story and has found a way of combining her love for hunting, wellness, and adventure with helping others experience the wilderness. From being Miss Wyoming to guiding hunters on successful wilderness hunts to learning how to be a yoga instructor in Thailand, Jessie has found a way to find adventure in every aspect of her life. Topics: Jessie’s ...