East Meets West Hunt

By Beau Martonik

The East Meets West Hunt Podcast is your resource for all things adventure hunting. This podcast is for the hunter that loves planning and preparing for the hunt, just as much as the hunt. Whether it'... more

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February 18, 2025Ep. 415: Post-Season Scouting NOW for FUTURE Success w/ Johnny Stewart
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart. Johnny is described as closer to a deer than human, and his knowledge of whitetails speaks for itself. They discuss Johnny’s late season muzzleloader buck in Ohio, focusing scouting efforts for the time of year, organizing your waypoints, scouting vs. shed hunting, reviewing your pins to create a plan, and much more to get you ready to make the most of your post-season scouting.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:27 - Spartan Forge Inauguration Party
00:11:58 - Johnny’s Late Season Muzzleloader Buck in Ohio
00:26:48 - Late Season Bowhunting in Illinois
00:41:38 - Focused Scouting Efforts for the Time of Year
00:50:58 - Organizing Your Waypoints
00:59:18 - Shed Hunting vs. Scouting
01:12:08 - Reviewing Your Pins and E-Scouting Again
01:18:53 - Significance of Finding Other People’s Trail Cameras
01:21:42 - Using the Sun Exposure Feature on Spartan Forge
01:29:58 - E-Scouting Consulting

Resources:

Instagram:
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1h 41min
February 11, 2025Ep. 414: Find MORE Sheds in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Cole Mitchell
Beau Martonik is joined by Cole Mitchell, an avid WV hunter, about shed hunting and his journey balancing nursing school with his passion for the outdoors. We discuss the evolving hunting landscape and Cole's effective strategies for locating sheds using historical data and terrain features. He shares insights into deer behavior, emotional connections tied to antlers, where he finds most of his shed antlers, the impact of technology on hunting practices, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Cole Mitchell
00:07:45 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting in West Virginia
00:20:20 - The Importance of Shed Hunting
00:22:29 - Food Sources and Deer Behavior
00:25:31 - Seasonal Patterns and Hunting Success
00:40:26 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Late Season
00:42:25 - Scouting Strategies for Shed Hunting
00:45:29 - The Importance of Terrain and Vegetation
00:49:48 - Finding Sheds in Food Sources vs. Bedding
00:52:58 - The Role of Thickets in Shed Hunting
00:55:58 - Shed Hunting Pressure and Its Impact on Deer
01:00:08 - Cell Camera Impacts on Deer Hunting
01:14:58 - The Art of Shed Hunting
01:17:40 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Bedding
01:20:24 - Tracking and Analyzing Shed Hunting Data
01:25:15 - The Role of Dogs in Shed Hunting
01:29:17 - Legalities and Ethics of Shed Hunting
01:33:25 - Shed Hunting Stories
01:48:28 - Strategies for Finding Sheds
01:56:26 - The Value of Old Deer
02:02:26 - Passion for Shed Hunting

Resources:

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@beau.martonik
@cole_mitchell_

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2h 12min
February 04, 2025Ep. 413: Hunting INSIDE the Thickets for Pressured Bucks w/ Zack Robb AKA Stache Squatch
Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia native and mountain whitetail hunter, Zack Robb. Zack is consistently successful hunting whitetails and recently sent in a Mountain Buck Monday post where he shot a bear and buck in the same sit! They discuss private vs. public land, encounters with big bucks, understanding deer behavior in your area, getting inside the thickets in pressured areas, deer funnels, accessing your stand, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:23 - The Mustache Identity
00:07:24 - Hunting Background and Passion
00:10:21 - Private vs Public Land Hunting Dynamics
00:13:22 - Seasonal Hunting Experiences
00:16:23 - Encounters with Big Bucks
00:19:17 - Learning from Hunting Mistakes
00:22:17 - Understanding Deer Behavior
00:25:27 - Strategic Hunting Locations INSIDE the Thickets
00:34:47 - Strategies for Finding Mature Bucks
00:36:39 - Setting Realistic Hunting Goals
00:38:37 - The Importance of Time in Hunting
00:40:50 - Understanding Deer Movement and Funnels
00:44:59 - Recognizing Patterns in Deer Behavior
00:48:20 - The Role of Access in Successful Hunts
00:50:23 - The Art of Choosing the Right Tree
00:59:16 - Lessons Learned from Close Encounters
01:01:43 - The Challenge of Hunting in Bear Country
01:04:08 - A Day of Dual Success: Bear and Buck
01:07:37 - The Joy of Bear Meat and Family Involvement
01:10:25 - Scouting Strategies and Seasonal Patterns
01:13:23 - The Importance of Family in Hunting
01:17:34 - Comparing Hunting Experiences Across States
01:19:22 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@stache.squatch

Facebook:
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Website/Apparel/Deals:
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1h 27min
January 28, 2025Ep. 412: Find Better Deer Hunting Spots by Understanding Forest Management with Kenny Kane // Generations Forestry
Beau Martonik is joined by forestry expert Kenny Kane of Generation’s Forestry. We discuss the importance of forest management in sustaining deer populations and how understanding timber harvesting practices can enhance hunting strategies. Kenny shares an exciting hunting story of his 2024 mega PA mountain buck, types of logging cuts, invasive species harming our forests, gypsy moth update, browse sources deer love to feed on, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro and the Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp
00:09:46 - Private lands open to public hunting and hunting leases
00:15:51 - Managing doe populations
00:27:55 - Why tree tops are being left on the ground after logging
00:37:40 - Status of the Gypsy moths killing oak trees in Pennsylvania
00:41:38 - Why invasive plant and tree species are destructive for our forests
00:47:30 - Why are the Black Cherry trees dying
00:58:16 - The different type of timber cuts
01:05:07 - The top browse species that deer like to eat
01:09:00 - Forestry’s impact on the environment and wildlife
01:16:00 - Kenny’s Monster Public Land Pennsylvania archery buck
01:21:00 - Streamside Management Zone (SMZ) setup
01:30:50 - Best year of Kenny’s Life
01:37:00 - In-depth look at Kenny’s hunting spot where he killed the giant buck
01:44:00 - Generation’s Forestry

Resources:

Instagram:
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@beau.martonik
@kenjkane

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Website/Apparel/Deals:
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1h 49min
January 21, 2025Ep. 411: Making a Living as a Creator in the Hunting Industry w/ Matt Land & Jacob Lishen // Land Limited
Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Land and Jacob Lishen of Land Limited. Matt and Jacob are outdoor creators in the hunting industry, where they’ve run their own business telling stories through their camera lenses. They discuss the film they’re currently working on, focusing on making impactful media, pricing, and ethics, getting into the hunting industry, learning from failures, delayed gratification, big dreams, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:10 - Working on a Hoyt film
00:18:00 - Focusing on creating impactful hunting media and films
00:21:00 - Pricing and ethics for creatives in the hunting industry
00:30:30 - Getting into the hunting industry as a content creator
00:41:30 - Failure is a blessing
00:54:08 - Plan for delayed gratification
01:19:15 - Are dreams ever out of reach?
01:28:45 - Big slipper guy

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@landlimited

Facebook:
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Website/Apparel/Deals:
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1h 43min
January 14, 2025Ep. 410: Ohio Muzzleloader Deer Camp 2025 - Part 1 w/ Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda in Ohio for their annual muzzleloader season deer camp. The guys had an eventful few days of hunting in a snow storm with shots fired and some great stories. They discuss deer movement in the heart of the storm, still-hunting strategies in crunchy snow, where to start hunting in late season, track identification, weapon malfunctions, buck bedding, Beau and Jake’s shots fired, why binoculars are critical, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:17 - Deer movement when the snow was coming down hard
00:12:10 - The bucks were bedding on the windward sides of the ridge?
00:14:50 - Still-hunting - when to go fast or slow
00:20:23 - Where to start hunting in the late season
00:27:25 - Trying to identify buck vs doe tracks in deep snow
00:30:58 - Chasing “Socks”
00:37:09 - Johnny’s gun problems
00:48:30 - Bucks bedding on the tops of the ridges
00:54:28 - Beau’s big buck encounters
01:06:06 - Jake getting a shot opportunity
01:23:30 - Most underutilized piece of equipment for deer hunters - binoculars

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thejohnnystewart
@jakebelinda

Facebook:
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Website/Apparel/Deals:
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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

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1h 42min
January 07, 2025Ep. 409: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer: Are They Really THAT Different? with Robby Denning // Rokslide
Beau Martonik is joined by Robby Denning of Rokslide. Robby is a mule deer hunting legend, and has been chasing big bucks since the early 80s. They discuss big mule deer bucks vs whitetails bucks - the similarities and differences in where they like to live, traits, home ranges, using trail cameras, getting tags, finding secluded spots, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:00 - Comparing Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting
00:07:00 - Defining a Big Buck: Perspectives from East and West
00:18:43 - Hunting Pressure and Strategies for Success
00:27:20 - Tag Availability and Hunting Locations
00:37:59 - Scouting Strategies: Spring vs. Preseason
00:50:51 - Hunting Tactics: Adapting to Seasonal Changes
00:59:58 - The Role of Trail Cameras in Hunting
01:11:15 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Movement Patterns
01:17:28 - Comparing Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting Strategies
01:24:05 - The Importance of Learning and Adaptation in Hunting
01:30:30 - Conservation and Future of Deer Hunting

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@rokslide
@robbydenning

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YouTube:
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1h 42min
December 31, 2024Ep. 408: Flintlock Muzzleloader Deer Hunting - A Pennsylvania Tradition with John Royer // Leatherwood Outdoors
Beau Martonik is joined by John Royer of Leatherwood Outdoors. John is known for his traditional flintlock muzzleloader hunting in Pennsylvania, amongst every other type of hunting and fishing PA offers. They discuss the history of Leatherwood Outdoors, deer camp traditions, flintlock hunting, what deer do when you bump them, how to sneak up on deer in the late season, how to make your flintlock go off every time, practice tips, flintlock cleaning, and optimizing your rifle.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:53 - History of Leatherwood Outdoors and where they’re from
00:15:53 - Deer Camp traditions
00:29:53 - Late season flintlock hunting
00:31:53 - History of Pennsylvania’s flintlock season
00:43:43 - Flintlock hunting makes you a better archery hunter
00:50:34 - What deer do when you bump them
00:56:53 - Still-hunting strategy in late season - how to sneak up on deer
01:00:02 - How to make your flintlock muzzleloader go off every time
01:08:37 - Practice tips to make you better with a flintlock muzzleloader
01:12:31 - Flintlock care and cleaning
01:21:23 - Conicals, round balls, and optimal loads

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Resources:

Instagram:
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@beau.martonik
@leatherwoodoutdoors

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1h 33min
December 24, 2024Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett
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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Resources:

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1h 58min
December 20, 2024Ep. 406: How to Choose a Riflescope for Deer Hunting (Don't Make These Mistakes!) - Gear Talk Series
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 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 [email protected] with the subject line saying Gear Talk.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro to riflescopes for deer hunting
00:02:43 - Types of riflescopes
00:04:03 - Beau’s preferred riflescope for deer hunting - Maven RS.2
00:05:03 - What magnification to keep your scope on while hunting the big woods
00:07:13 - Low light capabilities
00:07:43 - First vs. Second focal plane scopes
00:10:34 - Elevation and windage adjustments
00:11:38 - Scope mounting height

Resources:

Instagram:
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@beau.martonik
@kurt_the_gunsmith

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19min

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