Ep. 478: Micro Terrain Features Big Woods Bucks Use Repeatedly (Pt.2) w/ Josh Stewart
Josh Stewart breaks down his 2025 Pennsylvania Big Woods Buck discussing reading doe behavior, calling techniques, peak-rut chaos, and much more!
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Show Notes
In this episode of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau Martonik and Josh Stewart continue their conversation in part two. Josh shares the full story of a hunt that started with heartbreak. Missing his target buck at five yards and ended with one of the most intense and rewarding bucks of his life. They break down the decisions that mattered most, such as staying put rather than leaving, reading doe behavior, choosing a doe bleat over a grunt, and trusting instinct amid peak-rut chaos. If you enjoy detailed whitetail strategy, real hunting stories, and lessons learned the hard way, this episode is packed with value.
Topics:
00:00:00 — Intro
00:05:08 – Old-School Hunting & the Pennsylvania Tuxedo
00:13:10 – One-sticking & Rappel Systems
00:17:02 – Scouting Your Way In
00:20:21 – Spotting A Giant Buck In Summer & Finding the Micro-Meadow
00:23:44 – Staying In The Tree After Devastation Pays Off
00:27:45 – Bleat vs Grunt: The Decision That Changed Everything
00:30:45 – Age, Mass & History of the Buck
00:32:56 – Why Doe Bleats Work
00:37:23 – Why Micro-Meadows Consistently Produce Mature Bucks
00:50:25 – Trusting the Process & Mental Toughness
00:56:42 – The Element of Surprise on Old Bucks
01:01:57 – Comparing Fly Fishing To Hunting
01:21:37 – Closing Statements and How To Connect With Josh
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