East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Cole Booth of the Untamed. The guys break down their recent DIY Kansas whitetail hunt that ended in success! They discuss obtaining a Kansas whitetail tag, the Kansas walk-in program, finding deer sign worth hunting, bucks living in the middle of nothing, speed scouting on the fly, epic encounters on the ground, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:01 - Morning activity in West Virginia 00:16:35 - Obtaining a non-resident Kansas whitetail tag 00:23:01 - Kansas walk-in area program 00:28:26 - Finding deer sign that’s worth hunting 00:38:31 - Living out of the truck 00:42:01 - Bucks living in the middle of nothing 00:53:01 - Public Land Etiquette 00:55:49 - Finding the biggest sign of the trip 00:59:01 - Driving 200 miles a day 01:07:11 - Dirt roads you DON’T want to go down 01:13:13 - Why ground hunting was the most effective 01:21:54 - Naming deer 01:25:01 - Tough break opportunity 01:37:01 - Throwing rocks to get a buck to get up from his bed 01:42:01 - Choosing the right hunting partners for out-of-state trips 01:44:46 - Who turned the rut on?! Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @theuntamed 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 and Pete Six. The guys have had an incredible Pennsylvania gun season, filling buck tags in the snow. They discuss how to deal with hunting pressure during firearms seasons, where deer go when you get snow, buck bedding during gun season, still-hunting, tracking bucks, the stories of Johnny and Pete’s bucks, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:22 - Why are there more big bucks this year? 00:09:54 - How to handle the opening day of gun season hunting pressure 00:17:37 - How far do deer travel to their winter feeding areas when snow hits? 00:22:42 - Where Johnny and Pete have been finding buck bedding during gun season 00:29:59 - Johnny got bamboozled by a big buck 00:33:52 - Still-hunting and tracking bucks in the snow - Pete’s buck 00:45:22 - Chasing the snow - going into a new area and finding bucks 00:57:27 - Johnny shoots a big PA 8 point 01:12:36 - Sometimes bucks do what you least expect 01:16:09 - What magnification to keep your scope at when still-hunting or tracking 01:19:02 - What to do when you don’t have the time to hunt a lot Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thejohnnystewart @petesixhunt 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 Evan Williams of Hoyt Archery. Evan is a great bowhunter who knows how to optimize his equipment and preparation to take advantage of opportunities in the field. They discuss staying calm in the moment of the shot, archery practice tips for capitalizing on shots, modifying your bow to fit your needs, becoming the 10% of hunters killing most of the deer, the 2025 Hoyt bowhunting lineup, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:42 - Evan and Hoyt’s background 00:14:17 - Competition rifle shooting leading to going bow-only 00:17:54 - Staying calm in the moment of shooting 00:25:20 - How to prepare to capitalize on those few shot opportunities 00:36:16 - Modifying your bow for deer hunting vs western hunting 00:45:34 - Becoming the 10% of hunters that are killing most of the deer 00:46:22 - Draw Length importance for whitetail hunters 00:53:07 - 2025 Hoyt Hunting Bows Overview 00:54:24 - Hard or soft back walls - how to know what is best for you 01:04:45 - Arrow stiffness for bow tuning 01:12:29 - Other updates to new Hoyt bows 01:20:22 - Carbon vs. aluminum risers Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @evan_r_williams @hoytbowhunting 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 Lee Ellis of Seek One. Lee is well known for targeting and killing giant whitetails, but the story of his 2024 Ohio farm country buck may be the tip of the spear. They discuss scent in urban settings, why Lee came to hunt the big woods, how Lee finds giant bucks to hunt, addressing rumors of his 212” Ohio buck, finding the buck’s safe zone, capitalizing on the opportunity, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:46 - Podcasting, storytelling, and the story of Kimbo 00:17:26 - Does scent really matter in suburban areas? 00:26:14 - What drives Lee to chase these giant deer 00:32:11 - Why Lee came to hunt the big woods of PA 00:40:38 - Special appearance: Johnny Stewart 00:49:15 - How Lee finds giant bucks to hunt 00:59:56 - Addressing rumors on Lee’s 212” Ohio buck in farm country 01:05:46 - Finding the Ohio monster 01:17:11 - Door knocking for permission 01:27:46 - Finding his safe zone 01:44:24 - Getting the shot at the Ohio giant 01:56:36 - What’s next? Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @seek1productions 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 the western mountain man, Troy Pottenger. Troy has arguably killed more Boone & Crocket mountain bucks than anyone. They discuss doing whatever it takes, focusing on the late rut for the biggest bucks, tracking movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does, the second rut, old logging cuts, finding pockets that hold the best deer, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:10 - Long drives and doing whatever it takes to succeed 00:20:54 - Focusing on the late rut 00:24:10 - Tracking the movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does coming into heat 00:31:07 - What age you can start using annual patterns on bucks 00:37:10 - Why the biggest bucks let their guard down at the end of the rut 00:48:10 - Second rut 00:53:40 - Hunting old, old logging cuts 01:02:10 - Playing the long game watching a buck for 4 years 01:11:01 - Finding pockets that hold the best deer Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @mtn_man33 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 East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He breaks down his 2024 Pennsylvania archery season, which was filled with encounters with big bucks and ultimately led to a filled tag on November 1st. He discusses fine-tuning specific spots, his mid-October cold front strategy, dealing with the heat, blown opportunities, getting aggressive, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:40 - Fine-tuning specific spots 00:10:35 - Mid-October cold front strategy - Huge buck encounter inside bedding 00:16:10 - Getting in tight during warm weather days 00:24:48 - Swing and a miss… 00:28:10 - Grunting in a nice 10 pt 00:31:40 - Bowhunting is a game of inches (and seconds) 00:36:60 - Taking it to the ground - Buck Down! 00:44:30 - Family retrieval 00:48:10 - Things can change any second Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: 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 John Prokop. John resides in Pennsylvania and spends more time in the woods than 99% of other hunters, learning the habits of mountain bucks on public land. They discuss how shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks, his 2023 7.5-year-old mountain buck, finding the right rut hunting setups near mast-producing trees, access in areas with a lot of acorns, rut magic, mast cycles, weather effects, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:07 - Introduction to John Prokop 00:11:02 - How shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks 00:21:37 - 2023 Hunting season recap 00:30:37 - 7.5 year old mountain buck during the rut 00:35:57 - Finding rut hunting setups 00:39:37 - Honing in on one area 00:43:46 - How often to sit in one tree 00:50:07 - Rut magic - 3 bucks on one ridge 00:59:31 - Mast cycles and weather for predicting rut movement Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @john_pro28 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 Pennsylvania native, and rut hunting extraordinaire, Ryan Glitsky. Ryan has found consistent success hunting rutting mountain bucks over the years and has a simple approach to making the most of the rut. Topics include finding multiple doe bedding areas, historical data, the lockdown period, manipulating the spot, terrain/habitat diversity, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up 00:08:35 - Maximizing Rut Hunting Success: Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas 00:17:39 - Identifying Key Hunting Locations 00:24:33 - E-Scouting: Connecting the Dots for Successful Hunting 00:31:47 - Focusing on the Rut: Increasing Hunting Success 00:34:10 - Hunting a Specific Buck 00:35:36 - Historical Data and Scouting 00:38:42 - The Excitement of the Rut 00:42:02 - The Lockdown Period 00:47:10 - The Pressure of Being a Hunter 00:54:23 - Appreciating the Moment 01:00:51 - The Essence of Mobile Hunting 01:03:08 - Manipulating the Spot 01:04:56 - Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas 01:07:20 - Terrain and Habitat Diversity 01:10:04 - Post-Season Scouting 01:16:58 - Failure as a Teacher 01:23:36 - Enjoy Your Own Hunt Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @moose1720 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 was joined by Brett Joy of Just Hunt Club at Hunstock in New York, where they gave a live presentation on their three-year trail camera strategy for long-term success. Brett hunts the mountains of New Hampshire and all over the country and uses annual data to help dictate the best hunting spots. They discuss their 3-year trail camera strategy, trail camera settings, the importance of scrapes in the big woods, rubs, analyzing data, e-scouting, patterning doe groups, stand placement for hunting the rut, accessing your stand, understanding wind and thermals, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:25 - Introduction to trail cameras 00:09:15 - How I used cameras to aid in my best archery buck ever 00:12:30 - How many trail cameras should you use per acreage? 00:15:55 - Beau and Brett’s 3 Year Trail Camera Strategy 00:22:08 - Year 1 Trail Camera Strategy 00:26:00 - Solar panels, photo/video mode 00:28:05 - Year 2 Trail Camera Strategy 00:32:55 - Importance of scrapes in the big woods 00:36:25 - Scrape examples from different times of the year 00:38:49 - What kind of rubs to put trail cameras on 00:40:55 - What kind of trails to put trail cameras on 00:44:25 - Trail camera setup tips 00:51:25 - Photo organization 00:56:03 - How do you know where to hunt? Hunt plan overview 00:59:40 - How Brett E-scouts to find the best hunting areas 01:00:36 - Scouting boots on the ground efficiently 01:02:56 - Patterning doe groups to predict the rut 01:06:21 - Stand placement for hunting the rut 01:13:55 - Finding the best way to access your stand 01:14:54 - Understanding wind and thermals 01:18:35 - Executing the hunt Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @justhuntclub 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 Matt Lehr of the Mobile Hunter’s Dojo podcast. Matt is from Michigan but has found consistent success (including a 200”+ buck) out-of-state on public land with a simple approach. They discuss setting expectations, choosing a state, speed scouting, the best timeframe to hunt, the breakdown of his giant Illinois public land buck, visualization tactics, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:06:00 - Intro to Matt Lehr 00:08:22 - Setting Expectations and Goals for Out-of-State Trips 00:10:28 - Adjusting Expectations Based on Location 00:12:44 - Background and Introduction to the Mobile Hunters Dojo 00:15:49 - The Importance of Avoiding Comparison in Hunting 00:19:25 - Combining Tactical and Personal Development Conversations in the Podcast 00:22:37 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Enjoying the Hunting Experience 00:26:47 - Selecting States to Hunt: Factors to Consider 00:31:15 - Scouting and Finding Bedding Areas 00:35:24 - Optimal Timeframe for Hunting 00:39:37 - Avoiding Comparison and Focusing on Personal Growth 00:53:34 - The Benefits of a Mobile Hunting Setup 01:02:24 - Scouting and Adjusting Strategies for Targeting Bucks 01:06:30 - Setting Realistic Goals and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities 01:12:39 - The Power of Visualization and Preparation 01:18:48 - Embrace Personal Growth and Enjoy the Hunting Experience 01:24:31 - The Value of Relationships and Support in Hunting Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: 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 Tyler Martonik to recap their 2024 DIY Montana Archery Elk Hunt. Beau and Tyler doubled up on two great bulls throughout the 10-day hunt. They discuss what it’s like hunting in Breaks country, dealing with extreme hunting pressure, lessons learned with spot and stalking, Tyler’s bull story, Beau’s bull story, finding a mega-giant, a knife wound, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro - MBM, Timber Ninja Hurricane Helene update, other updates 00:11:04 - What it’s Like Elk Hunting the Missouri River Breaks in Montana 00:16:04 - Dealing with Extreme Hunting Pressure 00:20:49 - Scheme for Naming Elk 00:22:42 - First Stalk on “Fat Lip” 00:26:58 - Beau Passing on a Younger 6x6 00:31:04 - Finding the Mega-Giant Bull - Machine Bull Kelly 00:39:59 - Timing the Stalk for the Most Consistent Winds 00:42:47 - Tyler’s Successful Stalk on “Fat Lip” - a 7x7 Bull 00:54:08 - Packing into the Hidden Valley for Machine Bull Kelly 00:59:37 - October Rut Fest 01:09:49 - Last Day, Last Chance - Bull Down! 01:19:34 - Stabbing Myself with a Knife 01:28:19 - Rattlesnake Knob          Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: 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 houndsman and bowhunter Josh Ilderton of the Untamed. Josh is known for his unique style of hunting whitetails on the ground, but Josh is also a great houndsman. Beau joined Josh and the Untamed crew for an early season West Virginia bear hunt with hounds. They discuss how Josh got started bear hunting with hounds, Beau’s big bear, bear hunting responsibilities, hound hunting misconceptions, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:23 - Dragging Beau’s Bear Down a High Wall 00:11:61 - How Josh Got Started Bear Hunting with Dogs 00:19:48 - The Barrier to Entry to Hound Hunting 00:26:23 - Treeing Beau’s Big Bear 00:39:15 - Catch and Release 00:48:37 - Why Hound Hunting for Bears is Important for Management 00:57:38 - Bear Hunting Responsibilities 01:02:23 - Hound Hunting Misconceptions 01:17:03 - Guard the Gate       Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @theuntamed 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 traditional bowhunter, Chris Parrino. Chris has traveled the US and Canada, chasing adventure with a stickbow. They discuss getting into traditional bowhunting, obsession with hunting bears, ways to pay for hunting, challenging yourself, embracing the struggle, and a bunch of hunting stories mixed in between! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:14 - Podcast Kickoff 00:32:30 - Bear Hunting Adventures 00:36:45 - Elk Hunting Journeys 00:43:26 - Moose Hunting Memories 00:51:47 - Reflections on Hunting Experiences 00:53:55 - Life Experiences Over Financial Security 00:55:07 - The Joy of Hunting Memories 00:59:39 - Learning from Unsuccessful Hunts 01:03:59 - Social Media and Hunting Reality 01:09:02 - The Challenge of Hunting 01:13:03 - The Psychological Impact of Social Media 01:20:41 - Late Season Hunting Strategies 01:27:05 - Hunting as a Hobby 01:38:34 - Closing Thoughts on Hunting Mindset Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: 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 Zach Marcum of The Untamed. Zach is a West Virginia resident who is known for targeting a specific buck and getting it done on some giant mountain bucks. They discuss multiple stories of Zach successfully catching up with bucks, and some that had heartbreaking endings. You’ll hear the story of Candlesticks from last season, hunting a booner in a garhole, the buck who died from an old lady, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:09 - Welcome Back, Zach 00:07:09 - New Adventures in West Virginia 00:10:56 - Chasing Candlesticks: A Two-Year Journey 00:19:38 - The Spot and Stalk Strategy 00:34:11 - The Final Approach 00:40:40 - The Shot: A Rollercoaster of Emotions 00:47:05 - Celebrating Success with Family 00:51:18 - Reflecting on the Journey 00:55:34 - Smoker's Jacket Confessions 00:57:15 - Hunting the Unforgiving Mountains 00:59:17 - The Mystery of the Nomadic Deer 01:02:11 - A Tale of the Big Buck 01:08:03 - Discovering the Bedding Area 01:14:02 - The Moment of Truth Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @theuntamed 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 Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain bucks, simplifying tactics by looking for a particular terrain feature. They discuss hunting the steep mountains, identifying productive hunting spots, the ultimate terrain and vegetation combination, thick mountain laurel, muzzleloader hunting, past hunting stories, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:08:32 - Growing Up and Getting into Hunting 00:10:18 - Other Outdoor Activities and Artwork 00:12:02 - Staying in Shape for Mountain Hunting 00:12:12 - Transitioning to Mobile and Ground Hunting 00:16:03 - Hunting Public Land and Finding Success 00:17:43 - Memorable Buck Hunts in the Mountains 00:24:20 - Identifying Productive Hunting Spots 00:27:09 - Hunting in Draws and Thick Areas 00:29:15 - The Importance of Friends and Family in Packing Out Bucks 00:31:53 - Challenges and Rewards of Muzzleloader Hunting 00:33:33 - Hunting in the Mountains and Public Lands 00:36:12 - Navigating Dense Vegetation: Laurel and Rhododendron 00:38:38 - Playing the wind and scent control 00:42:32 - Exploring New Areas and Finding Hot Sign 00:51:47 - Adapting Bow Hunting Strategies in the Mountains 00:53:55 - Balancing Hunting with Other Hobbies Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @mountain_buckin 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 Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service. Steve hunts and guides on roughly 100,000 acres of public land in the mountains of Pennsylvania, spending almost everyday in the woods. They discuss how much he relies on historical data, what to do in a heavy mast crop year, using trail cameras for current year intel, why Steve loves hunting in the oaks, anticipating the fall shift, focusing on one timeframe, shot selection, Steve’s experience hunting a specific bed, and much more. Topics: 00:06:06 - Welcome Back, Steve 00:07:51 - Summer's End and Hunting Preparations 00:10:13 - Family and Hunting Priorities 00:10:58 - Insights on Guiding and Client Expectations 00:12:59 - Trail Cameras and Hunting Strategies 00:15:32 - Covering Ground and Deer Patterns 00:18:30 - The Importance of Historical Data 00:20:30 - Shifts in Deer Behavior 00:25:40 - The Impact of Mast Crop Years 00:27:55 - Hunting Strategies During the Rut 00:30:43 - Adapting to Changing Conditions 00:34:28 - The Role of Technology in Hunting 00:39:08 - The Ideal Hunting Environment 00:45:05 - Transitioning from Summer to Fall 00:51:49 - Seasonal Shifts in Deer Behavior 01:04:22 - The Role of Trail Cameras 01:12:03 - Understanding Hunting Strategies 01:23:09 - Making the Shot: Timing and Decisions 01:32:30 - Learning from Experience and Mistakes Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @sherksguideservice 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

Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau and Kurt Martonik discuss bullet and caliber selection, diving into the different bullet types, intended use cases, and everything else to help you better decide the right bullet for the job. Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com with the subject line saying Gear Talk. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:43 - Why bullet selection is so important 00:06:18 - Solid lead bullets 00:07:03 - Cup and core bullets 00:09:23 - Bonded bullets 00:10:28 - Partition bullets 00:12:21 - Solid copper bullets 00:18:39 - Match bullets 00:23:43 - Following the marketing 00:25:38 - Caliber selection Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @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 legendary Adirondack tracker, Joe DiNitto. Joe has spent his lifetime tracking bucks in the snow in vast wilderness areas throughout the northeast and Montana, with his average buck’s age being 6.5 years old. They discuss how to find a mature buck track in the wilderness, determining how fresh a buck track is, what a big buck track looks like, his process for following a track, realistic practice with your rifle, some hunting stories, and a lot more. This episode was recorded live from Huntstock in New York. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:19 - How to find a mature buck track in the wilderness 00:15:36 - How to determine how fresh a buck track is 00:19:04 - What a mature buck track looks like 00:22:14 - Once you find a track, what’s next 00:34:59 - You jumped the buck you’re tracking, what’s next? 00:40:04 - Most memorable tracking story 00:46:44 - Realistic practice - shooting your rifle 00:53:59 - Iron sights vs. scopes Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: 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

Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau discusses his backcountry food system that helps keep him energized, recovered, and healthy while elk hunting, moose hunting, and everywhere else. Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com with the subject line saying Gear Talk. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:49 - Food System Strategies for Backcountry Hunts 00:02:49 - Breakfast Choices for High Energy - Heather's Choice Buckwheat Breakfast (use code eastmeetswest for free shipping on Heather's Choice meals) or Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet, MTN Ops Ignite and Hydrate packets, MTN Ops Biotics and Multivitamin (use code BEAU for 20% off MTN Ops products 00:04:11 - Daily Snacking and Nutritional Needs - ProBar Meal, Heather's Choice Packaroons, Amazon Happy Belly Tropical Trail Mix, FATTY 2 oz meat stick, ProBar Protein Bars, Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut butter, Justin's Dark chocolate peanut butter cups 00:04:21 - Special Dietary Considerations 00:06:11 - Dinner Options for Sustained Energy - Heather's Choice Dinners Resources: 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 Matt Upgren of Northern Forest Whitetail. Matt has compiled over 10 years of trail camera data in Minnesota's north woods to help find the best dates and times to take off work and hunt the rut. They discuss the types of areas where Matt hunts, his remote deer camp, the importance of doe family groups, trail camera locations, the best dates to hunt for mature bucks, the most active times of the day for buck movement, staying alert on all day sits, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:39 - Background 00:09:01 - Terrain and Vegetation in the Big Woods of northern Minnesota 00:12:41 - The Importance of Doe Family Groups and Rut Funnels 00:21:39 - Hunting Season and the Impact of Timber Wolves 00:26:06 - The Unique Experience of Hunting in a Remote Deer Camp 00:35:54 - Analyzing Trail Camera Data for Hunting Strategies 00:49:47 - Analyzing Deer Movement Patterns 01:03:55 - The Best Times of the Day to Hunt for Bucks 01:14:43 - The Importance of Staying Alert in a Tree stand 01:21:17 - Finding a Balance Between Grinding and Recharging 01:25:07 - Using Historical Data to Increase Hunting Success Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: 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