DiscoverEast Meets West HuntEp. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett
Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett

Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett

Update: 2024-12-24
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Beau Martonik is joined by Northeastern hunter Jake Bennett. Jake is known for his unique style of deer hunting in the northeast and has years of success under his belt, including this year, where we shot two deer over 165 inches! They discuss elk hunting in grizzly bear country, understanding deer behavior in different environments, rushing shots, not worrying about the wind, scent control practices, evolving goals with his son, the pressures of social media, hunting stories, and a lot more!


Topics:


  • 00:00:00 - Intro

  • 00:06:41 - Introduction to Jake Bennett

  • 00:09:49 - The Allure of Elk Hunting

  • 00:12:34 - Challenges of Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country

  • 00:18:41 - Gear and Safety Considerations for hunting in Grizzly country

  • 00:24:40 - Elk Hunting Strategies and Local Insights

  • 00:28:04 - Grizzly Bear Dynamics and Hunting Experiences

  • 00:31:32 - Training for Elk Hunting and Its Impact on Whitetail

  • 00:35:30 - Hunting Strategies and Adaptations in Different Environments

  • 00:37:24 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Suburban Areas

  • 00:43:04 - The Importance of Location and Adaptability in Hunting

  • 00:47:45 - The Story of 'Reb': A Successful Hunt

  • 00:56:16 - Reflections on Luck and Strategy in Hunting

  • 00:56:42 - Hunting Misses and Lessons Learned

  • 01:02:42 - The Pressure of Social Media in Hunting

  • 01:07:26 - The Emotional Connection to Hunting

  • 01:09:48 - Scouting vs. Hunting: The True Work

  • 01:17:24 - Wind, Scent Control, and Hunting Strategies

  • 01:25:18 - Shaking the etch-a-sketch to rethink gun season

  • 01:27:46 - Deer Camp Adventures: A Family Tradition

  • 01:32:28 - The Thrill of the Hunt: A Father-Son Experience

  • 01:36:57 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting Culture

  • 01:42:53 - Preserving the Heritage: The Future of Hunting


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Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett

Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett

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