East Meets West Hunt

On this episode, I talk with Aron Snyder, the President/CEO of Kifaru, International. Not that Aron needs any introduction, but he is well known in the backcountry hunting community for his knowledge on backpack hunting and gear. Aron and I discuss backcountry gear in this Part 2 of 2 episode. Topics: Differences in shelters for Backpack hunting Using a stove and floorless shelter 3 and 4 season tents vs. tarp/bivy combo Hunting at altitude Testing your gear Sleeping bags Training and fitness Water filtration Resources: Instagram: @aron_snyder @kifaru_intl @kifarucast @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: Aron Snyder Kifaru, International East Meets West Outdoors www.kifaru.net www.eastmeetswesthunt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I talk with Aron Snyder, the President/CEO of Kifaru, International. Not that Aron needs any introduction, but he is well known in the backcountry hunting community for his knowledge on backpack hunting and gear. Aron and I discuss hunting packs in this Part 1 of 2 episode. Topics: Introduction to Aron Snyder and Kifaru, Intl Going Trad Life Importance of Pack Fitment Getting Quality Gear Information Online Using "Western" Packs for Whitetail Hunting in the East Eastern Ruck Pack Resources: Instagram: @aron_snyder @kifaru_intl @kifarucast @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: Aron Snyder Kifaru, International East Meets West Outdoors www.kifaru.net www.eastmeetswesthunt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I talk with Dylan Dowson of OnX Maps to discuss maps and scouting. We dig into the OnX Hunt App and how some of the features can be utilized from east to west. Topics: Background of OnX Maps How the OnX Hunt App works App vs. Chip Introduction to Dylan Dowson Navigating "checkerboard" areas E-scouting for elk Using waypoints and tracks Map layers that are beneficial for the east and west Transferring data from the chip to the app Preorder the Adventure series hats to have a chance to win an OnX Hunt Elite membership! Runs through Friday, 7/20/2018. Resources: Instagram: @dylan.hunter.dowson @onxhunt @eastmeetswesthunt Facebook: OnX Hunt East Meets West Outdoors www.onxmaps.com www.eastmeetswesthunt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I sit down with Nick Long who is on the board for the Pennsylvania Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers at the Total Archery Challenge in Seven Springs, PA. In addition, I talked solo on the last half of the episode to discuss my recent adventure rattlesnake hunting in the PA Wilds. Topics: Introduction to Nick Long PA Chapter of BHA Sunday Hunting How to Get Involved Hike to Hunt Challenge Sunday Hunting Update Rattlesnake Hunting in the PA Wilds New "Adventure" Hat Preorder OnX Hunt Elite Giveaway Resources: Instagram: @nlong2121 @backcountryhunters @eastmeetswesthunt Facebook: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers East Meets West Outdoors Support Senate Bill 1202 for Sunday Hunting Hike to Hunt Challenge Preorder Adventure Hats for a chance to win an OnX Hunt Elite Membership www.eastmeetswesthunt.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I sit down with Heather Kelly, Owner of Heather's Choice to talk at the recent company retreat in Alaska. Heather not only owns a company that provides healthy meals for backpackers, hunters, hikers, bikers, etc; she is a relatively new hunter, as well. Topics: Bears in the yard Heather's Choice Company Retreat Living in Alaska Talking with non hunters on the trip The Rut Stache Spencer Glacier Camping and Placer River Float What Defines You As A Hunter? How Heather recently got involved in hunting Women in Hunting Eating Bears New Heather's Choice meals The difference with Heather's Choice You can find more about Heather and Heather's Choice at: Website: www.heatherschoice.com Instagram: @heatherschoice Facebook: Heather's Choice www.eastmeetswesthunt.com IG: @eastmeetswesthunt FB: East Meets West Outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I think of adventure hunting, I think of Matt Comment. Matt is a regular guy from Virginia who has had some unbelievable experiences hunting in a variety of places. Topics: Who is Matt Comment? Guided or unguided? Biggest takeaway from adventure hunts Budgeting for hunts Physical Training: Is it THAT important? Multi-use gear Closing You can learn more about Matt below: Instagram: @mattcomment Beyond the Kill podcast: Episode 24, Episode 39 Episode 81 www.eastmeetswesthunt.com IG: @eastmeetswesthunt FB: East Meets West Outdoors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the East Meets West Hunt podcast. In this intro episode, I will be discussing how East Meets West got started, who I am, what I hope people get out of this podcast and what you can expect to hear on the episodes going forward. For More Info: www.eastmeetswesthunt.com Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Instagram: East Meets West Hunt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I was lucky enough to talk to Brian Call of the Gritty Bowmen podcast and Jordan Harbertson, one of the owners of MTN OPS. You will learn a lot about life, goals and how it applies to hunting. Episode Details: Personal Diets Discipline in Life Story Behind East Meets West What is Your Why? How My First Backcountry Trip Change Me Sacrifices to Chase Your Dreams Material Possessions and Money How Brian Defines Adventure My Greatest Adventure How Jordan Defines Adventure Shenandoah Storm From Hell Closing www.eastmeetswesthunt.com www.mtnops.com www.grittybowmen.com Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @brian_call @jordan_harbertson @mtnops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices