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East Meets West HuntOur BIGGEST Whitetail Shed Antlers FOUND in the Mountains! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason MartonikBeau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the country's most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters to discuss some of their biggest and most memorable sheds they’ve found in Pennsylvania! They discuss the stories and tactics behind multiple bucks including a 174” match set, and shed antlers off bucks they’ve been able to put their tags on.Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro to shed hunting stories
00:05:47 - MASSive 8 point mystery buck
00:10:48 - “Big Boy” - 4 years of sheds, 6 years of hunting him
00:25:05 - 6 years of sheds within a 300-yard area
00:26:18 - The unic...2025-03-111h 20
East Meets West HuntMason’s 5th 140”+ PUBLIC LAND MOUNTAIN BUCK in 7 YEARS, Here's How He Did It! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason MartonikBeau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters in the country to discuss their 2024 Pennsylvania hunting season. They discuss the story of how Mason shot his 5th 140”+ public land buck in the last 7 years, finding the best access for morning hunts, Joe’s moon theory on buck movement, October scrape setups, and much more!Topics:
00:00:00 - Ice fishing and a long winter
00:07:00 - Mason locating his big 2024 PA Mountain Buck
00:11:00 - The stupidest spot to set up was the best spot
00:17:00 - Find...2025-03-041h 23
East Meets West HuntHow to Choose a Riflescope for Deer Hunting (Don't Make These Mistakes!) - Gear Talk SeriesWelcome 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 everything you need to know about riflescopes for deer hunting including the types, magnification, mounting, setup, and much more!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....2024-12-2018 min
East Meets West Hunt2 Big Bulls Down! DIY Bowhunting Elk in the Montana Missouri Breaks (Hunt Recap)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 Ext...2024-10-081h 39
East Meets West HuntAppalachian Bear Hunting with Hounds (My Bear Hunt Recap) with Josh Ilderton // The UntamedBeau 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...2024-10-011h 43
East Meets West HuntHow to Choose the Best Hunting Bullet (For ALL Big Game Animals) with Kurt Martonik - Gear Talk SeriesWelcome 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...2024-08-3036 min
East Meets West HuntMy 2024 Hunting Bow Build! Hoyt RX-8 - Gear Talk SeriesWelcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete Hoyt RX-8 bow build.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.Beau Martonik's 2024 Bow Build- Hoyt RX-8 28" draw and 70lb limbs - Bourbon color2024-06-2125 min
East Meets West HuntSearching for THAT Buck on Trail Camera with Joe Martonik and Justin MuellerBeau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to find a buck Beau has on camera, working backwards from a thermal hub community scrape, analyzing buck bedding, the holy grail community scrape, tying a spot together, looking for the next world-class buck, learning to be efficient with your time, and much more!Topics:
00:00:00 - Justin retires the Impala, Beau’s Tundra Update
00:11:56 - Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series is ba...2024-05-211h 17
East Meets West HuntHow to Master Turkey Calling with Beau BrooksBeau Martonik is joined by champion turkey caller and hunter Beau Brooks. Beau is known for fooling just about anything with a mouth call. They discuss growing up in the West, finding the turkey that wants to play your game, mid-day turkeys, what to do when a Tom has hens with him, calling strategies, their top gear for turkey hunting, and much more!Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:25 - Learning from successful people
00:08:22 - Beau Brooks’ background
00:10:16 - Elk and turkey hunting contrasting
00:17:43 - Beau’s dad Casey Brooks
00:20:44 - Beau Brooks’ passion for calling animal...2024-04-021h 37
East Meets West HuntChukar Hunting, Riflescope Drop Tests, and Inside MavenBeau Martonik is joined by Maven Optics founders and team members at the Maven HQ in Lander, Wyoming. Through their business model, Maven makes the highest-quality optics at half the price of their competitors. They discuss how Maven started, why they do things differently, Beau’s first time Chukar hunting, the RS.2 Riflescope, the infamous riflescope drop test, the employees who make it all happen, direct-to-consumer benefits, and the best/worst things about working at Maven.Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:11 - How Maven started and what the facility is like
00:15:05 - Why are Maven sp...2024-03-261h 15
East Meets West HuntMy West Virginia Coal Country Buck (6 HOUR STALK!) - Hunt Breakdown with Josh Ilderton // The UntamedBeau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton, of the Untamed. They discuss Beau’s 3 year journey to learning to spot and stalk in the coal mines of southern West Virginia, finding success this past November on a 6 hour stalk. In addition, they discuss many mistakes, failing to balance hunting with life, persistence in learning an area, field judging deer, why reclaimed coal mines make incredible wildlife habitat, difficulty of hunting in WV, learning to be well-rounded, hound hunting, and much more. Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:14 - Post-season feelings
00:10:04 - Can you hunt too hard?
00:17:21 - E...2024-02-132h 20
East Meets West HuntThe Impacts of Hunting and Media (Good and Bad) with Thomas ClementsBeau Martonik is joined by freelance photographer, videographer, and producer, Thomas Clements. Thomas has spent time filming Seek One, The Crush with Lee & Tiffany, and other projects over the last few years. They discuss Thomas’ job as a freelance creative, Beau’s wood carving days, advice for those wanting to become a hunting photographer/filmmaker, how hunting media affects our world, self-regulation, consumption, and much more.Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:24 - Comparing Pennsylvania hunting culture to Georgia and turkey hunting
00:12:12 - How do you pronounce Appalachian?
00:12:45 - Thomas’ job as a freelance creative and being...2024-01-301h 29
East Meets West HuntOhio Muzzleloader Deer Camp 2024 with Jake Belinda and Josh TeulkerBeau Martonik is joined by Josh Tuelker of Before the Echo, and Jake Belinda of The Void Hunt. We all went to Ohio separately and stayed at Johnny Stewart’s camp together. They discuss Beau having a big buck at 40 yards and the muzzleloader not going off, strategy for late gun seasons, good vs. bad acorns, Jake’s tracking strategy, how to think like a buck, hunting areas with no intel, trail camera etiquette, their life journey to getting to where they are now, and much more!Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:14 - Beau’s muzzle...2024-01-231h 56
East Meets West HuntOff-season Physical Training to Make You A Better Hunter with Todd BumgardnerBeau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss Beau’s journey with fitness, ways to stay consistent, a tiered approach to fitness for hunting, intensity levels, the HPPM program, mistakes hunters make when preparing for hunts, how it relates to whitetail hunting, and much more!Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:55 - How Beau got connected with Todd 4 years ago and Todd's background
00:15:32 - Beau's jo...2024-01-161h 30
East Meets West HuntMartonik Western Hunting Stories and Being Stalked By Predators with Kurt, Mason, and Tyler MartonikBeau Martonik is joined by Kurt, Mason, and Tyler Martonik. They have all been bitten by the western hunting bug, and after a steep learning curve, are finding consistent success. They discuss bowhunting pronghorn, getting attacked by a bobcat in Pennsylvania, Tyler’s bad luck with predators, a droptine mule deer buck in an easy-to-draw unit, learning to find success, the family South Dakota mule deer hunt, learning a hunting area, and many more stories!Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:57 - Tyler Martonik’s intro and what he does in Montana
00:11:50 - Montana archery pronghorn
00:22:17 - Ge...2024-01-092h 08
East Meets West HuntMy 3-Step Strategy to Find Where A Buck Is Bedded - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 he tries to locate where a buck is bedding based on a trail camera picture or physical sighting. He breaks this down into 3 steps to determine where he may be bedding. Send your questions to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: ...2023-12-2917 min
East Meets West HuntDeer Exclusion Fences Around Logging Cuts - Good, Bad, or Indifferent? - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 deer exclusion fences around logging cuts. He talks about why they are there, how to use them to your advantage, and some past experiences with deer fences. Send your questions to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@be...2023-12-2213 min
East Meets West HuntHow Often I Will Hunt A Spot and High Pressure Access - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.ma...2023-12-1518 min
East Meets West HuntHow to Read Deer Sign You CAN'T IGNORE with Jacob SklenarBeau 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...2023-12-121h 54
East Meets West HuntMy Top 3 Late Season Hunting Spots in the Big Woods - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonik...2023-12-0816 min
East Meets West HuntHow I Keep My Feet Warm in Cold Weather, and Late Season Layering - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonikFa...2023-12-0115 min
East Meets West HuntThe Best/Worst Rut Ever! 2023 PA Rut Hunting Recap with Joe Martonik and Mason MartonikBeau 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
00:5...2023-11-281h 37
East Meets West HuntHow I Hunt The Big Woods AFTER the Rut in Gun Season - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonikFacebook: East Meets West Outdoors2023-11-2417 min
East Meets West HuntIs the Second Rut Real, and When Does It Happen? - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonikFacebook: East Meets West Outd...2023-11-1713 min
East Meets West HuntWhen You Get Knocked Down, You Get Up Again with Chris WeistBeau 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...2023-11-141h 19
East Meets West HuntHow Far Does Scent Travel & What Happens When Leaves Are Crunchy? - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonikFacebook: East...2023-11-1013 min
East Meets West HuntTricking Rutting Bucks and the Good Ol' Days- Big Woods Rut Hunting - Pt 2 with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik and Mason MartonikBeau 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...2023-11-071h 15
East Meets West HuntShould You Hunt Travel Areas OR Specific Doe Bedding During the Rut? - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Full gear list at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/journalResources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonik...2023-11-0310 min
East Meets West HuntHunting Big Bucks is Like Playing Cinch - Big Woods Rut Hunting - Pt 1 with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason MartonikBeau 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...2023-10-311h 24
East Meets West HuntMy 2023 Whitetail Gear List - Mountain Bucks Rut Pack Dump - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Full gear list at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/journalResources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonik2023-10-2729 min
East Meets West HuntShould You Hunt Creek Bottoms, Ridge Tops, or Side Hills? - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonikFacebook: East Meets West Outdoors2023-10-2017 min
East Meets West HuntBackcountry Mountain Bucks and Muzzleloader Hunting the Appalachian Mountains with Damon BungardBeau 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 an...2023-10-171h 36
East Meets West HuntDo Headlamps Really Affect Deer, and When Should You Get to Your Stand? - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt@beau.martonik2023-10-1314 min
East Meets West HuntHow We Adapt to Circumstances Changing A Hunting Area Mid-season with Jake BushBeau 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...2023-10-101h 22
East Meets West HuntHow I Break Down A Large Area to Hunt in the Big Woods - Mountain Buck Q&ABeau 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 beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com or leave a comment on the YouTube video.Resources:GoWild:Beau Martonik (East Meets...2023-10-0617 min
East Meets West HuntDIY Alaska Moose Hunt Recap with Ethan Demi and Justin MuellerBeau 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...2023-10-031h 25
East Meets West HuntFinding the Ultimate Truck Camping Setup for Hunting Trips with Chris Toomey and Kurt MartonikBeau 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...2023-09-261h 45
East Meets West Hunt2023 Deer Season Outlook with Joe Martonik and Johnny StewartBeau 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...2023-09-191h 41
East Meets West HuntBig Woods Bears, Woodsmanship, and Speaking Through Meals with Jonathan Wilkins // Black Duck RevivalBeau 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 turk...2023-09-121h 28
East Meets West HuntA SEAL’s Approach to Mindset, Stress, and Shooting with Guardian PrecisionBeau 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 mi...2023-09-051h 39
East Meets West HuntYou Don't Have to Be A Prepper to Be Prepared with Christian Schauf // Uncharted Supply CoBeau 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...2023-08-291h 02
East Meets West HuntProfessional Snowboarder to Hunter with Eric JacksonBeau 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...2023-08-221h 16
East Meets West HuntCreating Luck When Bowhunting Big Mule Deer - Pt 2 with James YatesBeau 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...2023-08-151h 43
East Meets West HuntGetting Your Bow, Arrows, and Hunt Plan Dialed For This Season - Pt 1 with James YatesBeau 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...2023-08-081h 04
East Meets West HuntUsing Historical Data in Your Home State Hunting Mountain Bucks with Michael PerryBeau 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 yea...2023-08-011h 44
East Meets West HuntTerrain and Vegetation Funnels You Probably Don’t Notice with Rusty Johnson // United OutdoorsBeau 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...2023-07-251h 32
East Meets West HuntThermal Hub Buck Bedding, Topo Hubs, and Terrain Features - Pt 2 with Shane ParkerBeau 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 lo...2023-07-181h 07
East Meets West HuntThermal Hub Masterclass - How to Hunt Early Season Mountain Bucks - Pt 1 with Shane ParkerBeau 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...2023-07-111h 10
East Meets West HuntA Different Approach to Bowhunting Mule Deer with Henry FergusonBeau 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 wi...2023-07-041h 57
East Meets West HuntHow to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania with Bryan Hale // Elk County OutfittersBeau 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...2023-06-271h 21
East Meets West HuntHunting Early Season Buck Bedding Areas and Big Woods Food Sources with Paul Putera - Pt. 2Beau 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...2023-06-201h 05
East Meets West HuntFinding the Right HABITAT & Analyzing Buck Sign with Paul Putera - Pt. 1Beau 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 ha...2023-06-131h 06
East Meets West HuntMountain Buck Scouting, Strategy, and Sharing Success with Josh Ilderton // The UntamedOn 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 - INTRO05:10 - West Virginia Rut Trip an...2023-04-041h 51
East Meets West HuntAlaska Hunting, Trapping, and Bush Plane Flying with Adam Grenda // Stuck N' The RutOn 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...2023-03-281h 24
East Meets West HuntKeys to Finding Mature Bucks on Public Land - Discipline, Hard Work, and Scouting with Curtis Zabel // Behind the BowOn 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 - Sel...2023-03-211h 47
East Meets West HuntGo West, Young Man! with Tim BunaoOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Tim Bunao. Tim is originally from Pennsylvania but now resides in the great state of Montana. They discuss how the two met, BMX, how western hunting changed Tim’s life, learning to hunt mountain bucks, Montana public land whitetail hunting, improving your shot process under pressure, and much more.Topics:
00:00 Intro
04:09 Meeting through Train to Hunt
14:50 How BMX translated to hunting
26:42 Transitioning back to hunting
30:39 The White Oak Buck
31:39 Finding the Hunting Beast and western hunting
33:28 How western hun...2023-03-141h 45
East Meets West HuntBackcountry Mission Planning with John Barklow // Sitka GearOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by John Barklow of Sitka Gear and Knowledge from Storms. John has dedicated his life to survival, from backcountry hunting to training Navy Special Warfare in Kodiak, AK, and most recently, the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear. They discuss the importance and intricacies of building skills and plans to ensure that you have a safe and successful hunt.Topics:
00:00 Intro
10:24 Outdoor Class - Backcountry Mission Planning - Use Code BEAU to save 20% of the course
17:05 “Hey Beau, th...2023-03-071h 26
East Meets West Hunt4 PA Public Land Mountain Bucks Over 140” in the Last 5 Years - How Mason is Successful Targeting 1 Deer with Mason MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by his cousin Mason Martonik. Mason has filled his tag on 4 public land big woods bucks in Pennsylvania over 140” in the last 5 years. They discuss the mindset that goes along with hunting one deer, the crazy story of his 2022 PA buck, his first elk in Montana, and listener questions surrounding hunting a specific buck.Topics:
00:00 Intro
04:55 Feeling like everyone has found all the shed antlers
07:49 Locating a young stud
10:51 How important is it to find a buck’s shed
16:07 Maso...2023-02-281h 21
East Meets West Hunt250+ Trail Camera Study on Pennsylvania Public Land - What We Learned with Steve SherkOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service. Steve is a guide on public land in the mountains of Pennsylvania and spends more time in the woods than just about anyone. They discuss Steve’s trail camera data from the 2022 deer season compared to Beau and Joe’s cameras, totaling 250+ cameras in the big woods. Topics:
00:00 Intro
04:08 Mild Winter
11:08 A tough 2022 Deer season
13:06 Parameters for Trail camera data collection
19:33 Focusing on the right days to hunt
25:23 First half of October...2023-02-211h 12
East Meets West Hunt4 Public Land Bucks, 4 Different Tactics with Chris WeistOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Chris Weist. In the last few years, Chris has left his home in Pennsylvania to try his hand at public lands in Maryland and Ohio. Last season, Chris brought home 4 bucks between the 3 states using different tactics for each. They break down these tactics based on his stories from a memorable season.Topics:
00:00 Intro
03:18 Chris’ Background
09:13 Branching out hunting Maryland and Ohio
12:36 Scouting Maryland public land for early season
16:17 Finding where the deer bed outside of the clearcut
20:03 Hu...2023-02-141h 16
East Meets West HuntThe Future Of Innovative Mobile Hunting Gear with Jason Redd // Timber NinjaOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jason Redd of Timber Ninja. This episode is focused on sharing Beau’s involvement with Timber Ninja, entrepreneurship, the company's history, being made in the USA, why not all carbon fiber is the same, all the new products being released this year, and much more!Topics:
00:00 Intro
02:26 Jason Redd of Timber Ninja
07:26 My involvement with Timber Ninja
16:36 Building a dynamic team
18:26 Learning to become an entrepreneur
28:46 History of Timber Ninja
37:31 Testing that went into the new Timber Ninja sa...2023-02-071h 48
East Meets West HuntGear That Worked (and Didn’t Work) From Last Deer Season with Clint Campbell // Truth From the StandOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Clint Campbell, host of the Truth From the Stand Deer Hunting Podcast. They discuss the importance of challenging yourself, consistent skills to work on, what’s worked (and hasn’t worked) in mobile hunting gear for whitetail hunting, and much more!Topics:
00:00 Intro
05:08 Catching up with Clint Campbell
11:08 Jiu-Jitsu - the importance of challenging yourself
21:38 Focusing on the little things and doing them consistently
30:04 Timber Ninja Carbon Fiber Camera Arm - Lightest and quietest camera tree arm
36:38 TESA tape...2023-01-311h 33
East Meets West HuntBuild Your Home Bow Shop On A Budget - Essential Tools to Get You Started with AJ Iaquinta // Knights of the ApexOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by AJ Iaquinta, Knights of the Apex. AJ runs the Bow Nerds podcast, is a talented photographer, and is obsessed with archery and gear. They discuss the essential tools and skills needed to build your home bow shop on a budget. You can find the blog post with the gear discussed at eastmeetswesthunt.comTopics:
00:00 Intro
03:35 Knights of the Apex
08:15 Importance of archery pro shops
12:00 Fletching and cutting your own arrows
18:43 Arrow tuning
23:35 3 or 4 fletch hunting arrows pros and...2023-01-241h 26
East Meets West HuntHow to Hunt BIG Clear Cuts in the Big Woods with Jake BelindaOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania hunter Jake Belinda. Jake is a former professional baseball player and is a content creator/videographer in the hunting industry. They discuss Jake’s journey into making a living in the hunting industry, breaking down hunting big timber cuts, areas with a bunch of mountain laurel, and late-season success on public land in Ohio.Topics:
00:00 Intro
11:20 Jake’s background
14:38 Getting into photography and filming hunts
20:55 Tracking an old New York mountain buck
24:53 When deer like to eat ferns...2023-01-171h 47
East Meets West HuntPatterning A Booner Mountain Buck On Community Scrapes with Troy PottengerOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Troy Pottenger. Troy has been on the podcast many times over the years, but this one is special as we break down his 2022 season in Idaho and Washington hunting next-level mountain bucks.Topics:
00:00 Intro - Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp Info
10:00 Troy Pottenger’s 2022 Whitetail Season
16:10 What You Need in a Hunting Rig Setup for the Mountains
24:50 Why this cluster of community scrapes is good all year
38:45 Hunting tight to buck and doe bedding
44:07 Bully bucks
49:57 When to strike us...2023-01-102h 12
East Meets West HuntThe Best Big Woods Rut Hunting Setups - Pt. 2 with Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and Joe MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and his dad, Joe Martonik. These are some of the most accomplished big woods deer hunters during bow season, and the discussion is focused on the pre-rut/rut time frame. Specific topics include their favorite dates to hunt during the rut, barren does, perfect rut hunting setups, doe groups vs. funnels, logging cuts, 1 thing to help you better your odds during the rut, and much more. Part 2 of 2. Topics:
Favorite dates to hunt during the r...2022-10-2752 min
East Meets West HuntMaking the Most of Scrapes and the Pre-Rut/Rut in the Big Woods with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and his dad, Joe Martonik. These are some of the most accomplished big woods deer hunters during bow season, and the discussion is focused on the pre-rut/rut time frame. Specific topics include Johnny’s public land West Virginia buck hunt breakdown, what to do when you aren’t finding sign, late October strategies, the best time of the day for activity, top scrape locations to hunt, how to figure out where to hunt, having confidence in it, how much you...2022-10-251h 25
East Meets West HuntRifle Hunting the West and Becoming a Gunsmith with Kurt MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by his brother and gunsmith, Kurt Martonik. Kurt runs his blog, Kurt the Gunsmith and works for C. Sharps building premium black powder rifles. They discuss stories from their childhood, gunsmithing, learning to hunt antelope, upland bird hunting, 3 bucks in 3 days, killing a free-range bison, lessons learned hunting the west, his gunsmith blog, and more.Topics:
How Kurt and I grew up learning to hunt and shoot
Gunsmithing
Learning to hunt antelope
Upland bird hunting and hunting the plains
3...2022-09-061h 12
East Meets West HuntBig Montana Bear and Mountain Merriams Success - Hunt and Gear Recap - Pt. 2 with Kurt MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by talented gunsmith and brother, Kurt Martonik. The guys go through the rest of the hunt including the success stories of a Mountain Merriams gobbler and capping it off with an old black bear heading back to Pennsylvania. In addition, they discuss lessons learned, what gear they used, and everything in between.Topics:
Weather affecting bears
Camp Cooking Gear and Organization
Truck Camping Setup
Mountain Merriams Gobbler Down
The final stalk on a big boar black bear
Clothing Layering...2022-05-311h 25
East Meets West HuntThe Hunt for Stickers - A Boone & Crockett Pennsylvania Public Land Big Woods Mountain Buck with Joe MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by his Dad, Joe Martonik. Joe is well-known locally for consistently killing mature bucks every single year with a bow on public land in Pennsylvania. This year, he shot a once-in-a-lifetime mountain buck after 6 years of history with the buck and over 21 days of continuous hunting for him this season alone. We discuss finding this deer years ago, attempting to find his core area, adapting in the middle of the season, still-hunting him from the ground, staying mobile, and the setup for the final encounter.2021-12-081h 40
East Meets West Hunt8 Piece Technical Clothing Layering System for Hunting - What You Need with John Barklow // Sitka GearOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by John Barklow of Sitka Gear. John has dedicated his life to survival from backcountry hunting to training Navy Special Warfare in Kodiak, AK, and most recently, the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear. We talk about his simple 8 layer approach to building a technical clothing layering system for all hunting seasons. We finish off by talking about Sitka’s new Aerolite series of insulation layers and sleeping bag. Topics: 8 Pieces to a Technical Clothing System Base layer (to...2021-08-1328 min
East Meets West HuntGoing Mentally All In On Backcountry Hunts with Clint CasperOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Clint Casper. Clint is one of my favorite people to talk to and it’s easy to see why through his enthusiasm and positive attitude. We talk about some hunting stories dealing with crazy weather, going mentally all in, setting goals and never settling, type 2 fun and how he found success on a herd bull elk in a high pressure Utah unit. Topics: Airport problems Colorado snow storm from hell Going mentally all in...2021-08-101h 27
East Meets West HuntRisk Mitigation, Survival Skills and Dialing Your Backcountry Gear with John Barklow // Sitka GearOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by John Barklow of Sitka Gear. John has dedicated his life to survival from backcountry hunting to training Navy Special Warfare in Kodiak, AK, and most recently, the Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear. We talk about altitude, risk mitigation, navigating terrain, survival skills, backcountry safety, and how to dial your system. Topics: Altitude Knowledge from Storms Risk Mitigation - How to assess risk in the backcountry Key skills that people should le...2021-08-031h 27
East Meets West HuntThe Rompola Buck, Northern Michigan Big Woods Hunting, and the Hunting Community with Kevin Vistisen // Deer Hunter PodcastOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kevin Vistisen of the Deer Hunter Podcast. We sat down over a few beers at the Total Archery Challenge in Boyne, Michigan to talk about the event, the tight niche hunting community, the story of the Rompola buck, and everything northern Michigan Big Woods Deer Hunting! Topics: Total Archery Challenge and Hunting Community The story of the Mitch Rompola Buck Northern Michigan big woods hunting Resources: Instagram: @e...2021-07-271h 09
East Meets West HuntTrophy Hunting and Wildlife Management - Then and Now with Guy and Ike EastmanOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Guy and Ike Eastman. These accomplished brothers come from a deep hunting heritage and tell the story of how the third generation Eastman’s Publishing, Inc. came to be. We discuss the transition from just finding success to trophy hunting, why trophy hunting is a good thing, western hunting from past to present, and how to find success in the west today. Topics: Story of Eastman’s came to be Transitioning from just having success to troph...2021-07-201h 18
East Meets West HuntHow You Can Become a Better Shot By Practicing with a .22 with Michael R. Shea // Black Rifle CoffeeOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the outdoor writer and author of Rimfire Revolution: A Complete Guide to Modern .22 Rifles book, Michael Shea. We talked at the Total Archery Challenge about getting into writing in the hunting industry, how squirrel hunting shaped his hunting today, how practicing with a .22 relates to big game hunting, whitetails, and what it’s like working for Black Rifle Coffee Company. Topics: Getting into writing in the hunting industry Starting out squirrel hunting Rimfire Revolution: A C...2021-07-1349 min
East Meets West HuntBowhunting Whitetails from the Big Woods to Farm Country with John EberhartOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the legendary bowhunter, John Eberhart. John is known as the Godfather of saddle hunting and we talk about his past hunting the big woods and the transition to farm country whitetails. In addition, we cover pre-season scouting, prepping your hunting locations, finding security cover, some hunting stories and more! Topics: Story behind John Eberhart Differences in Big Woods and Farm Country Pre-season scouting Prepping your hunting locations Finding the security c...2021-07-0656 min
East Meets West HuntWhy Discomfort Can Make You Happier and A Better Hunter with Michael EasterOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Michael Easter. Michael is the author of the new book “The Comfort Crisis”, a professor at UNLV, and has been a writer for magazines such as Men’s Health for years. We talk about his reasoning for writing The Comfort Crisis (which is the best book I’ve read in a long time), 33 days in the Arctic of Alaska with Donnie Vincent, why boredom is important, misogis, the health benefits of rucking, and much more. Topics: Who is Michael E...2021-06-291h 08
East Meets West HuntBowhunting Ohio Mountain Bucks - Lessons Learned with Casey Vandergraaf and Mitch Day // Prime ArcheryOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Casey Vandergraaf and Mitch Day of Prime Archery. We are talking all about Ohio mountain bucks on this episode. Casey and Mitch dove head first into big woods deer hunting this past year and we break down what they’ve learned in this first season and how they plan on tackling hunting mountain bucks this season. Topics: Background on Casey and Mitch First time hunting mountain bucks in Ohio Understanding how to read topography in...2021-06-221h 18
East Meets West HuntPredators Never Quit with Sam DavisOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Sam Davis. Sam is a bowhunter out of Wyoming that seems to get it done on all of his hunts whether it’s mule deer, elk, bear or whitetails. We discuss approaching out-of-state hunts vs. hunts in your home state, elk vs. mule deer, spot and stalking, adrenaline filled experiences, and off-season preparation. Topics: Background on Sam Approaching out-of-state hunts vs hunts in your home state Elk vs mule deer Spot and sta...2021-06-151h 24
East Meets West HuntSummer Scouting Mountain Bucks with Johnny Stewart, Steve Sherk and Bill Thompson of Spartan ForgeOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Steve Sherk and Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. These guys are some of the best big woods buck hunters I know and we are talking all about summer scouting. We discuss finding buck bedding in the summer, locating areas that hold bucks year round, using trail cameras, natural big woods food sources, best locations for setting up mock scrapes and more! Topics: Finding buck bedding in the summer Locating areas that hold bucks year r...2021-06-081h 24
East Meets West HuntWild Boar Attacks, Black Widow Spiders, Charging Black Bears and Mountain Lions with the Untamed and TethrdOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton of the Untamed, Greg Godfrey and Jared Shaffer of Tethrd. We talked about some wild stories from southern West Virginia and Colorado including a black widow spider bite, wild boar attacks, charging black bears, and a close call with a mountain lion. We finished off the discussion with the story of Jared’s 2020 giant Ohio mountain buck. The video version of the podcast is on the Untamed YouTube channel. Topics: Black Widow Bite Wild Boa...2021-06-011h 23
East Meets West HuntHunting Big Mule Deer Bucks in the High Country with Tony TrietchOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Tony Trietch. Tony is a well-known big buck killer from Michigan who always seems to kill the biggest muleys, whitetails and elk on adventure hunts. We talk about how he got into western hunting, finding overlooked places to hunt, e-scouting, pre-season scouting, glassing strategies, and some stories from past hunts in the high country. Topics: Background on Tony - coming from East to West Outdoor Writing Finding overlooked spots E-scouting for mule d...2021-05-251h 16
East Meets West HuntLearning to Saddle Hunt and Urban Hunting Stories with Taylor Chamberlain // TethrdOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Taylor Chamberlain of Tethrd. Some of you may know him has the Urban Sportsman or the host of the Hang and Hunt podcast, but Taylor is one of the most experienced saddle hunters that I know. We talk about dealing with hangovers, the Tethrd Teach-N-Train Tour, learning to saddle hunt, transitioning from big woods to urban hunting and some stories from hunting in the suburbs. Topics: Dealing with hangovers Tethrd Teach-N-Train Tour Background on T...2021-05-1856 min
East Meets West HuntBackpack Hunting in the Appalachian Mountains with Jason Redd // Timber Ninja OutdoorsOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors to talk about backpack hunting whitetails, turkeys, and everything in between. Backpack hunting for whitetails can open up some amazing opportunities to find adventure without having to travel far from home. We discuss backpack hunting gear, the advantages/disadvantages, opportunities within the Appalachian Mountains and much more. Topics: Hunting plans for 2021 Why Backpack hunting Essential gear - packs, shelters, sleeping gear, etc. Advantages/Disadvantages O...2021-05-111h 30
East Meets West HuntHow to Cure Target Panic with Controlled Process Shooting with Joel Turner // Shot IQOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Joel Turner of Shot IQ. Joel is great at a lot of things, but he has come up with a way of how to fix target panic for shooters of all weapons that doesn’t require buying any gear. Joel talks about why target panic happens, subconscious aiming, mental control systems, shot activation techniques and how to execute the perfect shot on a hunt, and much more! Topics: About Joel Shot activation techniques What is...2021-05-041h 19
East Meets West HuntTrain Smarter, Hunt Longer with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack MuleOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgarder, who is a strength and conditioning coach amongst many other things in regards to fitness. He owns a few different companies, but Human Predator Pack Mule seems to be the most fitting for hunters. His approach to hunting fitness and types of workouts for hunting are unique and approachable to anyone who wants to succeed in the mountains year after year. Todd just started virtually training me for my high country mule deer hunt this Fall, and I can’t wait to se...2021-04-271h 15
East Meets West HuntPublic Land Turkey Hunting the Appalachian Mountains with Devin DuncanOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Devin Duncan, an extremely passionate and successful turkey hunter in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Devin and I talk about the experience of hunting gobblers in hill country, e-scouting for turkeys on public land, dealing with henned up gobblers, a few stories, and much more. Not to mention, he doubled up on opening morning two days after recording this episode! Topics: Founder Speaker Series - https://bit.ly/3skPQeC Background on Devin Description of h...2021-04-201h 08
East Meets West HuntScouting Mountain Bucks and Campfire Talk with Justin MuellerOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Justin Mueller, hunting photographer and film producer. Justin came to Pennsylvania to film the next Mountain Buck Scouting Series that I will be releasing this year to my YouTube channel. We scouted a brand new area and discussed how the process went. In addition, we discussed the potential for my online course, mountain bucks camp, Colorado mule deer hunting plans, Justin’s fall hunting film schedule and other random campfire talk over a few beers. Topics: Mountain Buck Sco...2021-04-131h 02
East Meets West HuntHow to Plan Western Big Game Hunts with Jerrod Lile // Huntin FoolOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Jerrod Lile, CEO of Huntin Fool to talk all things western big game hunt planning. We talk about what Huntin Fool is and how it can be a helpful tool to plan your western hunts, what the future holds for OTC tags, creating a short/mid/long term hunt strategy and spring bear hunting. Topics:Background on JerrodWhat is Huntin’ FoolLooking forward at the future of OTC Western Hunting tagsCre...2021-04-061h 08
East Meets West HuntBackcountry Bowhunting High Country Mule Deer with Brian Barney // Eastman's ElevatedOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Brian Barney, host of the Eastman’s Elevated podcast and avid backcountry bowhunter. Brian is one of the most committed and successful backcountry hunters that I’ve ever met and his enthusiasm oozes out of his voice. We talk all about high country mule deer hunting, diving into the commitment it takes to bowhunt the high country, chasing a potential world record mule deer buck, locating big mule deer bucks, bucks shifting to secondary living, executing a stalk and much more! Top...2021-03-301h 33
East Meets West HuntUnderstanding and Predicting Buck Movement with Johnny Stewart and Bill Thompson // Spartan ForgeOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. Bill is one of the masterminds behind utilizing military artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict deer movement, and Johnny is using his years of experience to compare the two. We discuss the Spartan Forge Outfitter, the difference between mature bucks movement compared to all bucks, defining a mountain buck’s core area, hunting the right scrapes in the big woods and a lot more in between! Topics: Background on Bil...2021-03-231h 52
East Meets West HuntFinding Adventure in Wild Places with Donnie VincentOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Donnie Vincent. Donnie is an explorer, biologist, conservationist and hunter who has traveled to and hunted some of the most wild, remote places in the world. In addition, he creates epic hunting films through his production company, Sicmanta. We discuss why he chooses to spend most of his time in the north country of Canada and Alaska, immersing yourself in your environment, training for hunting, being present, finding adventure anywhere and a few stories mixed in. Topics: Background o...2021-03-161h 28
East Meets West HuntOptics 101 - Choosing the Right Glass For Your Hunt with Cade Maestas // MavenOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Cade Maestas of Maven. Cade is one of the masterminds behind Maven Optics and has been in the optics industry for quite some time and knows glass. We break down binoculars, spotting scopes, rifle scopes and rangefinders to help you better understand what makes quality optics and how you can choose the right ones for your hunt or hunts. Get a free gift with your Maven Optics with code eastmeetswest-gift Topics: Background on Maven Importance of optics for...2021-03-091h 39
East Meets West HuntSpot and Stalk West Virginia Mountain Bucks and Mountain Lion Hunting with Kirk Price // The UntamedOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kirk Price of the popular YouTube hunting show, The Untamed. Kirk lives and hunts in the legendary bowhunting only counties in southern West Virginia. We talk about The Untamed YouTube channel, his recent Arizona mountain lion hunt, and all about using western hunting tactics to spot and stalk the reclaimed coal mines in the Appalachian mountains for some big whitetails. Topics: Background on Kirk and the Untamed Arizona Mountain Lion hunt 13:30 lost him Deer h...2021-03-021h 16
East Meets West HuntThe Story of a Pennsylvania Public Land Giant Mountain Buck with Johnny Stewart and Joe MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by his father, Joe Martonik and good buddy, Johnny Stewart to talk about the entire background and story behind Beau’s 2020 Pennsylvania giant big woods mountain buck. In addition to the story behind it, we discuss Joe and Johnny’s season as well as lessons learned from chasing a particular buck. There’s a lot of laughs to be had in these stories and memories that I won’t forget anytime soon! Topics: Johnny’s 2020 whitetail season Joe’s 2020...2020-12-151h 20
East Meets West HuntConsistent Success on Public Land Mountain Bucks with Mason Martonik and Justin MuellerOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Mason Martonik and Justin Mueller to talk about hunting public land big woods mountain bucks in Pennsylvania. Mason has tagged out on 3 - 140"+ bucks in the last 3 years in PA, and we break down his stories of hunting these bucks and how he adjusts on the fly to create opportunities for himself. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.martonik - https://www.instagram.com/beau.martonik/ @masonmartonik - https...2020-11-101h 15
East Meets West HuntHunting Merriam's Turkeys in Colorado with Kurt Martonik and Chris ToomeyOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kurt Martonik and Chris Toomey to discuss hunting Merriam’s turkeys in Colorado. Kurt and Chris are both originally from Pennsylvania and have found their way out west in the last few years becoming residents in Colorado. We talk about their experiences learning to hunt merriam’s turkeys, how to find areas to hunt them, their habitat, differences from eastern turkeys and end off by talking about their recent hunt in which ended with Kurt killing a once-in-a-lifetime gobbler. Topics: 2020-04-211h 07
East Meets West HuntBig Woods Rut Hunting with Joe MartonikOn this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I’m joined by my father, Joe Martonik to talk about hunting the rut in the big woods for mountain bucks. I've been wanting to get my Dad on for a long time, as he is arguably one of the most consistent successful hunters in the big woods. We talk all about hunting the pre-rut and rut phases of the season and some of his non-traditional strategies to being successful. Topics include still hunting on the ground, utilizing logging cuts, hunting scrapes and much more! Topics: ...2019-10-291h 10
East Meets West HuntA High Country Obsession and Severe Altitude Sickness with Mason Martonik and Michael PaladinoOn this episode, I’m joined by my cousin, Mason Martonik and one of my best friends, Michael Paladino to talk about how hunting the high country has quickly become an obsession that brings them back every year. A severe case of altitude sickness has left them with a lot of lessons learned on their most recent adventure, in which we dive into. This is an entertaining conversation to say the least! Topics: Comparing and contrasting hunting mule deer to hunting whitetails in the big woods How to find a place to hunt mule deer NEVER use...2018-12-171h 25