East Meets West Hunt

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: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 tracks and age of sign 00:33:21 - Jacob’s Nebraska spot and stalk hunt 00:44:07 - Jacob’s Ohio and Wisconsin rut hunts 00:58:25 - Killing the Wisconsin public land marsh buck 01:14:00 - Using cell cam intel the correct way 01:17:39 - More on the Ohio trip in hill country during the rut 01:28:51 - More cell camera talk 01:34:18 - A learning mindset 01:42:50 - A story of failure for Beau 01:46:47 - Jacob’s channels Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @jacob_sklenar Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 did he stick to one area? 00:29:28 - How the morning of the kill played out 00:37:41 - Did this buck lay down a lot of sign? 00:40:07 - Learning more from trail cam video vs photo 00:42:52 - Hunting in the Rhododendron and other thick vegetation 00:49:57 - Deer that live in these thick areas seem to be more shy 00:54:18 - Seeing more mature bucks in Iowa in a week and a half than you would see in a lifetime in Virginia 00:56:40 - Nathan shows off the monster buck 01:03:28 - Nathan has a new challenge for himself: no trail cameras ***Timestamps may be off by 4 minutes or so due to ad length Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @mtn_huntr Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Joe's experience going into the second week of November 00:52:50 - Deciding which days to hunt during the rut 00:57:28 - More recap from Mason 01:08:14 - Mason’s day he won’t forget 01:14:11 - Mason’s buck may have been 10 years old 01:18:22 - Grinding it out to the end 01:24:37 - Getting ready for gun season Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 slow but deliberate 00:07:55 - Timing of the rut and when the big ones move 00:15:01 - How many 150’s are on the property? 00:18:56 - Beau watched his target buck get shot through his spotting scope 00:22:39 - 150” minimum on the property 00:26:37 - Glassing bucks from a long distance in the reclaimed coal mines 00:29:08 - Mining has done positive things for wildlife habitat in WV 00:31:15 - Valley fills 00:34:10 - Southern accents 00:42:29 - Making mental mistakes 00:46:19 - Bumping deer 00:47:49 - Scent and thermals 00:58:02 - Broadheads - fixed vs. expandables 01:18:12 - Staying focused and getting after it 01:25:05 - Getting REALLY frustrated 01:30:25 - The definition of insanity 01:37:17 - Hunt how you like to hunt 01:40:19 - Hunting a specific deer 01:43:30 - A plan? What plan? 01:44:29 - Interns and camera guys *Note - Timestamps may be off by 4 minutes or so depending on ad length Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @joshilderton @theuntamed @marcumz Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Hunting low deer density areas 00:18:20 - Beau having a tough time getting out of the woods one night 00:21:30 - Challenges of getting in and out quietly 00:26:11 - Figuring out wind and thermals in a new area 00:32:55 - At what point does wind trump thermals? 00:36:43 - Deer showing up when you aren’t there and deciding what deer to go after 00:40:54 - Chris’ thought about shooting a different buck than the one he was hunting 00:54:10 - Field judging, and trail cam pic judging bucks 01:02:30 - Ups and downs and things changing fast 01:07:22 - Having buddies to keep you thinking positive Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @unleash_the_weist Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? 00:32:59 - Do mature bucks recognize tree stands and cameras? 00:37:13 - Gimmicky gear items 00:37:50 - The good ol days 00:42:15 - What if you just didn’t use trail cams? 00:53:02 - More on archery back in the day 01:00:18 - Navigation before mapping apps Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thejohnnystewart Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 confident about a spot/sign? 00:35:33 - Hunting Pressure and so many cameras in the woods 00:42:40 - Poetic words of advice from Johnny 00:45:51 - Hunting big bucks is more like playing Cinch than poker 00:47:07 - Listener questions about the rut: rut funnels 00:56:38 - Late October scouting vs. early season/summer scouting 00:58:22 - Knowing which spots you can hunt based on the conditions 01:01:52 - Getting into a spot and blowing out does. Do you still hunt it? 01:04:27 - Blowing back at does 01:06:12 - Decoys 01:12:39 - What are you doing right now pre-rut? Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thejohnnystewart Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 is a mountain buck? 00:14:53 - Ryan’s 2021 buck with his dad 00:23:45 - Logging 00:24:36 - Leeward vs windward and other tactics and tendencies that work well 00:36:22 - When is the rut? 00:38:19 - Trail cameras and bear issues 00:41:14 - Trail camera batteries 00:46:11 - What scents to use for licking branches 00:50:12 - Peeing in the woods 00:56:13 - Other hunters in the woods 00:58:26 - Helping other hunters and giving up spots 01:01:25 - Backpacking in for remote whitetails 01:03:29 - Vacuum seal meal planning 01:08:18 - How do your tactics and skill sets translate to hunting other states? 01:11:16 - Ohio talk 01:22:33 - Other out-of-state whitetail talk 01:29:08 - Sticking it out when it's tough 01:39:31 - Having to talk yourself into it Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @ryan_elders26 Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Dealing with weird wind and thermals 00:33:43 - Tracking has taught Damon about bedding 00:40:44 - Where you set your tent in relation to hunting area and other Strategies 00:49:20 - Hot tent 00:51:23 - Hot tip for cold sleeping bags and boots 00:53:24 - Muzzleloader hunting 01:04:21 - Beginners getting started with muzzleloader hunting 01:08:38 - Hunting in Virginia and how it compares to surrounding states 01:20:56 - The 3 things (sometimes 4) that deer need 01:22:25 - What Damon is doing for work now Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @damonbungard Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 00:12:23 - Managing lots of trail cameras, knowing how to interpret the data, and is it really worth it? 00:19:25 - Jake dealing with effects from EHD 00:22:27 - Deer densities and how it relates to quality of bucks 00:27:16 - Filming struggles 00:31:27 - Jake’s story of a logging skidder ruining his hunt 00:44:18 - Figuring out a mature buck’s tendencies and weakness 00:48:57 - Journaling 00:52:53 - Hunting in October vs the rest of the season 00:54:08 - What is hot enough sign to set up in October? 01:00:25 - Branching out to different states and adapting 01:05:32 - Learning from other hunters Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thejakebush Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Making weight on the flight in 00:22:43 - Don’t forget your release! 00:29:17 - The wrong lake? 00:31:49 - Moose sightings 00:34:03 - Finally a bull appearance 00:36:00 - Legal requirements 00:38:07 - How to judge a moose 00:40:25 - BULL! 00:49:24 - “That’s what we came here for” 00:50:56 - The rut picked up 00:52:47 - Difficult terrain 00:55:55 - Being content about not getting a moose 00:58:18 - Lots of snacks 00:59:44 - Alaska is a beautiful place 01:01:27 - Gear talk - what worked and what didn’t 01:13:23 - A tough pill to swallow, but worth it 01:18:56 - Conclusion Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @justinmuellerphotography @demiethan Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Wheel campers 00:22:50 - Kurts Toyota 4runner setup 00:27:02 - Beau's evolution of his setup 00:33:18 - Camp in, Camp on, Camp out 00:41:39 - Things you are bringing, how you are organizing it 00:49:53 - Camping food 00:56:16 - More on Chris’ setup 01:02:31 - Scent control 01:04:58 - Non-dispersed camping 01:06:13 - Other tools - generators, power sources, and working remotely 01:11:31 - Gas and fuel 01:14:01 - Water 01:17:57 - Showering 01:22:11 - Saving money on hotel rooms? 01:24:16 - Building your setup is a slow progression 01:33:36 - Make sure you are burning the right wood in your stove Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @kurt_the_gunsmith @christoomeyofficial Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a Prime 00:19:28 - Outlook for this hunting season 00:33:19 - Does the full moon affect deer movement and the rut? 00:36:48 - Weather fronts affecting deer movement 00:42:55 - Early season deer hunting talk 00:50:59 - Hunting buck bedding 00:53:12 - Access when trying to hunt scrapes in October 00:57:18 - Thermal Tsunamis 00:59:20 - More on accessing your stand 01:06:47 - Targeting a Specific Buck 01:16:39 - Hunting core area prediction days on Spartan Forge 01:21:43 - Hunt plans 01:28:30 - Goals tailored to you. Hunt the way that makes you happy. Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thejohnnystewart Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hunting back home 00:09:46 - Never killed a turkey in Arkansas 00:11:05 - Merriam's turkey hunting 00:12:30 - “If you want to catch a lot of fish, go to a place with a lot of fish” 00:14:21 - Shooting target bucks and luck 00:17:13 - Dog takes out the Podcast Rig 00:17:39 - Jonathan’s first bow and archery deer 00:22:12 - Speaking the animal’s language 00:24:01 - Jonathan’s woodsmanship with bears 00:32:24 - Hunt bears when it’s hot 00:35:58 - Using time to hunt smarter, not harder 00:39:38 - Do stuff that other people don’t see any value in 00:41:02 - New York hunt and challenging yourself with something new 00:45:51 - Validation from operating with animals on their turf 00:49:00 - Jonathan’s cooking 00:51:40 - Meals can communicate who you are 00:56:09 - Building your brand 00:58:00 - What gave Beau the confidence to leave the 9-5 job 01:01:03 - Know when to walk away, but not quitting is vital 01:03:01 - Why not try to live the most fulfilling life you can 01:07:59 - Hard work and consistency - Four years to kill an elk 01:12:14 - Set priorities in life 01:13:41 - Effort and “want” can get you past lack of experience 01:15:51 - The mustache origin story 01:20:40 - Fresh sushi Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @blackduckrevival Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Twans introduction, sniper school, and SEAL team 00:30:12 - Sealed Delivery Vehicles (SDVs) 00:32:21 - What prompted Twan to take the military route that he did 00:35:36 - BUD/S 00:39:55 - Having the task-completion mindset on tough hunting trips 00:43:30 - Shooting basics, learning skills, and muscle memory 01:00:55 - Consistency leads to accuracy 01:03:06 - High-stress situations 01:20:40 - Using a sequence of events to concentrate in stressful shooting situations 01:23:10 - Call of Duty 01:24:40 - Ammunition stashing 01:26:39 - Aliens 01:27:37 - Dry firing Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @guardianprecision @thadarroll @kurt_the_gunsmith Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Uncharted Supply Co. 00:20:56 - Four Pillars of Preparedness 00:25:19 - General planning and being prepared 00:38:39 - Vehicle preparedness 00:44:53 - Knowing how to use your tools and organization 00:50:13 - The Rapid Raft Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @unchartedsupplyco @christianschauf Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 first elk experiences and getting into archery 50:04 - Eric's first Elk in Montana and the film “River” 53:40 - Beau's first deer 56:47 - The journey of hunting and figuring out archery 01:00:13 - Shooting TAC events and getting better at archery and hunting in general Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @ejackshreds Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 a bedded buck 00:21:11 - The Macro and Micro of mule deer and whitetail hunting 00:22:12 - The war of Attrition approach 00:26:37 - Put yourself in a position for luck to happen to you 00:34:29 - What are the realistic and attainable goals in front of you 00:38:13 - Keep your spirits high when success isn’t coming 00:40:38 - You’re only competing against your own goals 00:44:10 - Wade through the muck to find success 00:46:12 - Sometimes, Dwight might kill your buck 00:46:49 - Grind until the end 00:49:25 - Don’t shy away from competition and comparison 00:56:30 - Wounded deer - what to do next? 00:58:48 - Defining “passing on a deer” 01:08:29 - Different deer characteristics in different areas 01:14:18 - Mule deer vs elk 01:18:15 - Hunt mule deer in open country like elk 01:24:20 - Beau’s Alaska Moose hunt 01:26:56 - James’ season plans and tags 01:32:15 - Western Hunter video series Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @yates_in_the_backcountry Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Front 15:38 - Using unconventional tactics to hunt mule deer 18:48 - Having a flexible job, but still grinding it out 22:48 - Maximizing chances with effort 26:23 - Making corrections from past errors 26:57 - Range forgiveness and arrow setups for certain situations 35:56 - Maximizing a bow’s efficiency 42:13 - Do everything you can to be prepared to maximize your time 47:00 - How a hunt starts is how it will persist 52:00 - The final checklist before you head to hunt an area 52:54 - Research the immediate area you will be hunting - check for fires, closures, etc. Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @yates_in_the_backcountry Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Secrets to Taking Mature bucks on Public Land 15:39 - Michael's background hunting over 50 years in the Alabama mountains 19:37 - Trapping talk 22:26 - Finding the most rugged terrain for the biggest deer 25:03- How did Michael find the “Bench Buck”? Alabama State Record Non-typical Buck 36:36 - Move around or sit tight? 44:03 - Feed trees 46:18 - Weighing historical data vs. real-time data 48:16 - Why journaling is important 54:55 - Hunt plans 57:26 - Hunting groups and deer camps 01:02:30 - Deer population and health in Alabama 01:05:16- Shooting does affects buck hunting 01:09:39 - Methods for getting deer out of the woods 01:13:57 - Alaska hunting Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @michaelperry9 Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 timing for Rusty in Arkansas 18:16 - Terrain features that deer gravitate to 27:10 - Wind 31:33 - Continued conversation on deer relating to ditches and gaps 33:39 - Scouting in late winter/early spring and tree talk 39:39 - Breaking down a memorable deer story from Rusty 51:17 - Using angles and elevation for smart access 56:12 - 35mm trail camera in the early 2000’s 01:03:06 - Do trail cameras spook deer? 01:07:25 - Taking the failures with the success 01:11:39 - Calling deer 01:16:13 - “Gap” terrain features 01:22:14 - Weather comparisons Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @united.outdoors @rusty_uo Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 switches 09:05 - Bucks using the same or different beds 11:48 - Get confident with playing the long game 16:53- Terrain features and buck bedding characteristics 20:34 - Using Spartan Forge Slope Angle 26:47- How wind speed can determine a hunt 29:41 - How food affects a thermal hub 33:48 - Topo hubs and how Shane uses them 40:29 - Movement in higher elevations tends to be at daybreak 44:59 - The importance of finding diversity in the terrain 47:21 - If you’re hunting and you’re comfortable, you need to move 53:09 - Big woods highs and lows 57:19 - You just need to put in the time Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @november_warrior_outdoors Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 12:00 - Weather stations and how Shane uses them 13:49 - Using all available and historical data 19:20 - Thermal hub characteristics and how deer use them 29:40 - Beau’s 2022 buck and how it used thermals 31:50 - Find the fallout point 35:44 - Don’t forget to look where you’ve come from when you walk through the woods 41:15- Trends of how deer use hubs 49:20 - Mature bucks are just a different animal - non-linear movement 56:35 - Don’t push into an area too quickly 59:25 - Scout thermal hubs mid-morning 01:02:28 - Hunt lower - just under the cover 01:03:44 - Wait until the rut to hunt thermal hubs in the mornings Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes. Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @november_warrior_outdoors Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 - Different paths to learning to hunt 42:33 - Varying standards and expectations from hunt to hunt 49:43 - Historical Trends with mule deer bucks 51:46 - Scouting, having a plan, and being persistent 55:34 - Truck camping vs. Backpack hunting 01:06:44 - Mule deer seeking shade for bedding and cover 01:14:56 - Getting reps 01:18:21 - Learning from failure and controlling the things you can control 01:27:09 - Mountain lions, predators, and self-defense options 01:46:27 - Colorado Bowhunters Association Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @bigchiefwhackabuck Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 process breakdown 40:50 - How to pick a PA elk zone 47:55 - Keep applying 48:40 - Youth hunters are impressive/ Drawing on the first try 54:21 - You don’t need to hire an outfitter - DIY Elk Hunting 56:40 - Pressure on elk 01:01:41 - PA record bull elk 01:05:51 - PA elk range 01:09:25 - Conservation tags and where the money goes 01:14:48 - The hunters who buy the conservation tags Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @elkcountyoutfitters Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native and hunter, Paul Putera. Paul has a wealth of knowledge hunting the big woods, mountains, swamps, and everywhere in between in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and other places. This is part 2 of 2, where they discuss details around different browse, forbs, all day sits in early season, buck bedding tactics, and the thermal advantage. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 07:08 - Mock scrapes 11:22 - Bigger bucks hang out down in the bottoms/swamps 22:01 - All day sits in early season 23:34 - Acorns and paying attention to other plants 30:23 - Time of year dependent spot selection, tactics and efficiency 35:52 - How high up should you get in the tree? 38:42 - Hunting around the bedding 41:33 - Using thermals to your advantage 47:57 - Blowing out deer can be a good thing 51:05 - A buck story from Paul Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @wearehuntr Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native and hunter, Paul Putera. Paul has a wealth of knowledge hunting the big woods, mountains, swamps, and everywhere in between in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, and other places. They discuss the types of habitat that Paul prefers hunting, mature buck bedding, access, knowing when to stop when looking at sign, reading rubs and tracks, and much more. This is part 1 of 2. Topics: 00:00 - Intro 08:24 - Paul’s background 14:21 - Bears affecting the deer movement 16:59 - Types of areas Paul likes to hunt 22:28 - Bedding habitat, clear-cutting, and burns 29:00 - Variables, accessing hunting locations, and bumping deer 35:00 - Deer sign: How do you know when to stop? 38:33 - Still hunting 50:23 - Using tracks to collect intel 56:26 - Reading rubs Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @wearehuntr Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beau is joined by Jared Prusia of the HUNTR Podcast and Whitetail Properties. They discuss the controversial inner workings of advertising in the hunting industry, purposely hunting “big buck states,” Jared’s first experience hunting the big woods of Pennsylvania with Steve Sherk, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:08 - The HUNTR Podcast 00:09:22 - Prioritizing your time when you’re in the “outdoor industry” with podcasting 00:11:30 - A different approach to podcasting 00:12:20 - Finding genuine brand partners in the industry 00:19:49 - Staying true to yourself and your message 00:25:52 - This generation can see through advertising 00:33:32 - The downfalls of “TikTok” communication 00:38:17 - The importance of sharing your opinion 00:42:03- Staying open to new and different ideas 00:44:36 - The importance of free speech 00:46:12 - Jared’s background 00:56:53 - Being content with where you are in your hunting career 01:03:40 - Stats of hunters who kill mature deer 01:06:25 - Every hunter has different opportunities 01:12:20 - Being content with what you have vs. working hard for it 01:20:25 - Making sacrifices 01:25:31 - Beau’s Flow 01:30:39 - Jared hunting the big woods 01:39:13 - Big woods comparisons 01:43:33- Benefits of big woods 01:50:18 - END Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @wearehuntr Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Randy Newberg of Fresh Tracks TV and Hunt Talk Radio. Randy is a hunter and the voice of public land hunters in America. They discuss the importance of outdoor education, deer camp traditions, how western hunting has changed over the years, keys to success rifle hunting elk, and how you can improve land access. Topics: 07:56 - Outdoor Class 18:05 - Deer camp traditions 22:48 - What made Randy Newberg move out west? 24:55 - Key differences: rifle vs archery elk hunting 25:24 - Five calendar periods for elk 28:29 - Elk sanctuaries 40:50 - New expensive gear is overrated 45:12 - How the hunting has changed in the west since the early 90s 53:42 - Whitetail hunters in the elk woods: the good and bad 59:12 - Hunting access and feeling crowded Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @randynewberghunter @outdoorclass Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Jake Hofer of Exodus Outdoor Gear and The Land Podcast. We discuss everything surrounding buying or building a deer camp, financing your dream hunting property, common misconceptions about buying property, making your property pay for itself, and much more! Topics: 00:07:27 - Time flies by 00:10:48 - Going full-time with East Meets West Hunt and being self-employed 00:11:55 - Getting a real estate license 00:14:35 - Jake’s background 00:15:39 - Similarities of real estate and deer hunting 00:18:00 - The dream of owning your own property or deer camp 00:21:59 - Finding the right lender 00:22:25 - Find a small bank 00:32:48 - What you could do to make money on a hunting property 00:40:05 - Hard work yields results 00:41:15 - Creative ways to maximize financing 00:50:36 - Being around the right people pays off 00:53:57 - How Jake bought two farms in one week 00:57:49 - Income properties and hunting parallels 01:03:37 - Two streams of revenue can help stabilize you 01:09:49 - Jake’s college mixup 01:11:19 - Get scrappy with it 01:14:46 - Believe you can do it and put in work 01:19:24 - You won't regret buying land 01:22:14 - New Exodus trail camera release 01:30:20 - Where you can find Jake and Exodus Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @jakehofer @exodusoutdoorgear Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Clint Casper of CC Hunt Files and Working Class Bowhunter. Clint is a hard-charging, stone-cold killer from the whitetail woods to the western mountains. They discuss the origin of the podcast, getting into western hunting, challenges with learning to hunt the backcountry, how to be the best hunting partner and much more. Topics: 00:00 Intro 08:22 - when Clint was almost an East Meets West podcast co-host 28:14 - Struggles, sacrifices, and finances 40:10 - Clint’s first western hunt and why mountain lion hunting was the HARDEST 51:53 - Mental gymnastics and the story of the only hunt Clint has left early 01:06:37 - How do you stay mentally in the game the whole time? 01:12:18- How to BE a great hunting partner 01:34:06 - Clint’s plans for this fall 01:45:24 - Working Class Bowhunter Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @casperclint @cchuntfiles Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Redd and Jordan Hotchkiss of Timber Ninja Outdoors just returned from an out-of-state turkey hunt where they used a boat to get back into some rugged country. They discuss their tactics to get to these remote turkeys, what it takes to be successful on these mountain birds, sketchy access, camping logistics, and much more. Topics: 00:08:01 - Jordan’s background 00:11:09 - Deer mounts and man caves 00:13:40 - Turkey season updates 00:15:16 - Using boats for access to undisturbed turkeys 00:30:12 - Locating turkeys in the mountains 00:40:07 - Truck camping setup 00:44:26 - Sketchy access points 00:47:48 - Turkey hunting competition 00:58:13 - The team aspect and experience over the importance of the kill 01:03:41 - A Turkey’s vision 01:06:53 - Slowly click the safety off! 01:07:33 - Stiff recoil 01:10:06 - Frank’s Turkey Calls - Beau’s grandpa’s turkey calls 01:12:58 - Turkey hunting gear 01:14:15 - Staying hydrated 01:17:54 - Jordan’s turkey success 01:22:29 - Closing Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @timberninjaoutdoors Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derek Malcore of Okayest Hunter spends a lot of time hunting the cedar swamps and big woods of Northern Wisconsin. They discuss finding edges within monotonous landscapes, cedar swamps, the importance of rubs, 2 things all successful hunters have in common, and much more. Topics: 06:26 What is Okayest Hunter? 10:52 Derek's background and Wisconsin culture 15:32 Communicating and teaching info to other hunters 18:59 Cedar swamps and flat forests 37:27 Favorite time of year to hunt in Derek's area 39:45 Deer density and wolves 46:34 Quality of deer in Northern Wisconsin 50:12 MN and WI regions correlated to buck quality 53:57 Old trail cameras 56:53 Grunting and lessons learned 01:00:37 Dragging deer out 01:08:48 Time in the woods, learning, and success 01:18:29 Rub clusters 01:22:33 Current trail camera strategies 01:31:31 Do you really ever know what the deer are doing? Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @okayest_hunter @thegreatartdoors Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Johnny Stewart. Johnny thinks outside the box when hunting mature bucks and has successfully done so all over the U.S., from the mountains to farm country. They discuss the Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp, scouting differently in pressured areas, reading deer sign based on the area, and finding a mature buck’s safe zone. Topics: 00:00 Intro 06:40 Mountain buck scouting camp 10:48 Different perspectives at camp 18:18 Scouting steps after locating scrapes 27:58 Understanding varying degrees of deer sign 34:45 Gathering information on public land 39:27 Scent control thoughts 44:45 Cover, safe zones, and E-scouting 52:06 Finding bucks in areas where humans are not 54:57 Taking note of other hunter sign and pressure 01:01:02 Confidence, decision making, and getting in your own head 01:06:53 Being smart with your time during hunting season 01:18:14 Learning from the deer with time spent in the woods 01:25:29 Johnny's whitetail scouting coaching and consulting Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thejohnnystewart Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, joins Beau. We discuss Bill’s background and how his former career in the Army led to the idea behind Spartan Forge. We spend a lot of time talking about the new LiDAR and Blue Force Tracker features, how to use them in your scouting and hunting efforts, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:30 - Mountain Buck Scouting Camp 00:06:45 - Beau’s Dad’s Eye Candy 00:08:11 - Hunter’s Safety 00:09:53 - Don’t use Google 00:13:51 - Bill’s background 00:18:30 - Character traits of strong leaders 00:25:33 - The problem with flawed leadership and education system 00:27:17 - Career after the military 00:28:46 - The genesis of Spartan Forge 00:40:27 - The minds behind Spartan Forge testing 00:42:14 - “You don’t want to build a mapping app” 00:44:11 - Traits of successful people 00:46:55 - “Fail quickly” 00:49:27 - Figure it out as you go 00:52:24 - Spartan Forge was created to maximize time 00:57:01 - Human instincts 01:05:34 - Midwest hunting vs mountain buck hunting 01:20:34 - How an app runs smoothly 01:24:30 - LIDAR Mapping 01:29:37 - What digital scouting can really do for you 01:34:44 - “Where” Feature 01:37:52 - How tech can assist you in being successful 01:41:36 - The camaraderie aspect 01:54:01 - Blue Force Tracker Feature 02:05:47 - Spartan Forge x Eastmans Tag Hub Note** timestamps might be off by a few minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @billthompsonsft @spartan.forge Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w The Untamed - https://www.youtube.com/@TheUntamedHunt Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Brett Joy of Just Hunt Club to discuss his quest for the single-season northeast turkey slam. They talk about the turkey populations, different landscapes, trends between the states, and some deep discussions about hunting ethics. Topics: 01:11 Turkey Fanatic intro: Turkey vs Deer discussion 10:40 Brett's northeast turkey slam 17:40 Turkey season timeframes 19:51 Late season 22:46 Northeast diverse landscapes 27:37 State-specific breakdowns: how to decide where to go 43:58 Hunting turkey on hill country terrain 45:36 Turkey populations in the northeast 01:01:40 State regulations for populations 01:10:55 Future of hunting and challenges of access Note** timestamps might be off by a few minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @justhuntclub @brettjoy22 Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w The Untamed - https://www.youtube.com/@TheUntamedHunt Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton of The Untamed after spring scouting in the steep mountains and coal country of the bowhunting-only counties in southern West Virginia. Josh is an incredible spot and stalk ground hunter who consistently gets it done in the mountains. We talk about hunting the terrain, scouting, Josh’s epic 2022 deer season, and go down some other rabbit holes about what we look for in hunting experiences. Topics: 00:17 - INTRO 05:10 - West Virginia Rut Trip and Future Redemption 07:38 - Whitetail Hunting Vs Mule Deer 08:57 - Beau and Josh Hunting Together 11:21 - Hunting elevation 15:34 - Hunting thermals 19:39 - Terrain-based setups 29:36 - "Layin' In There" 34:05 - New Areas and Trail Cams 38:34 - Josh's 2022 Season and Mountain Foods Plots 41:52 - Buck story - It's difficult to kill mature deer in WV 53:26 - Target deer living right under your nose 01:00:45 - Killing and cooking deer - Do they get you fired up? 01:04:00 - Scales of shooting deer 01:08:05 - Kids hunting and building expectations 01:16:56 - Missing good ones and growing from it 01:24:17 - Bed bug, subpar conditions, and getting on a buck 01:28:10 - Having to self film 01:36:30 - The buck down phone call 01:40:48 - Sharing success with others 01:44:14 - Closing Note** timestamps might be off by a few minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @theuntamed @joshilderton Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w The Untamed - https://www.youtube.com/@TheUntamedHunt Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Adam Grenda. Adam is a father, entrepreneur, bush pilot, moose fanatic, and trapper currently residing in Alaska. They discuss what it means to be an entrepreneur, flying planes into remote places, obsession with moose, the importance of trapping, and much more. Adam is a part of the Stuck N The Rut Youtube channel, where you can watch some of his hunts. Topics: 0:00 - INTRO 06:55 - Quitting your job and going full time 10:04 - Having to ask permission to go hunting 11:11 - What Adam does, what his wife does, and what he did to to leave his job 13:26 - Being an entrepreneur is hard work, but means freedom 16:47 - Where Adam grew up and his origin story 24:17 - It’s hard work, but you can do it 26:59 - Moose hunting and how difficult it is to hunt Alaska 40:00 - Bear problems and sidearms 50:20 - Hunting with people who elevate you 56:59 - The importance of a tough mindset in hunting 58:15 - Trapping in Alaska 01:00:04 - The weather factor 01:01:52 - The fur market and trapping 01:09:34 - Moose numbers and hunting consultation 01:14:00 - Getting meat home 01:15:28 - Using airlines miles to hunt Alaska 01:17:35 - Closing 01:18:38 - OUTRO Note** timestamps might be off by a few minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @grenda89 Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Stuck N The Rut - https://www.youtube.com/@Stuckntherut1 Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Curtis Zabel of Behind the Bow. Curtis has been making hunting videos on YouTube for a long-time now, and the production level and storytelling are next level. He hunts public land in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. We discuss what it’s like hunting in these areas, how to become disciplined, spring scouting techniques, hunting stories, and much more. Topics: 00:16 - INTRO 10:09 - Getting the start 12:08 - Behind the Bow Productions and production quality in the hunting space 14:24 - Self-filming hunts 18:34 - The “not so perfect” struggles of hunting 20:45 - Boots on the ground scouting and MAKING time 25:07 - The “75 Hard” program and discipline 33:45 - Hard work, being an entrepreneur, and clean eating 38:40 - Heavy packs, lightweight gear, and getting into overlooked locations 45:33 - Public land hunting access and pressure 48:46 - Making scouting notes 55:09 - Hunting specific bucks and buck beds 01:04:43 - Deer density and sign 01:11:34 - “Feeling” big deer 01:15:52- Learning an area, squirrel hunters, and hunter etiquette 01:19:23 - Shed hunting and luck 01:25:10 - Hunting different states and setting up for success 01:28:30 - Focusing on specific areas VS jumping around to best spots 01:32:47 - Target bucks getting killed and disappearing 01:36:30 - Neighbors and local intel 01:39:06 - Too much information 01:39:42 - Closing Note** timestamps might be off by a few minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @_behindthebow_ Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Behind the Bow - https://www.youtube.com/@behindthebow Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices