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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East Meets West Hunt episodes:

December 01, 2023 Ep. 337: How I Keep My Feet Warm in Cold Weather, and Late Season Layering - Mountain Buck Q&A
Beau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions about keeping your feet warm while sitting for extended periods in cold weather, late-season clothing layering, and quiet vs. loud clothing. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video.

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

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16min
November 28, 2023Ep. 336: The Best/Worst Rut Ever! 2023 PA Rut Hunting Recap with Joe Martonik and Mason Martonik
Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Mason Martonik to discuss their 2023 Pennsylvania rut hunting recap. They pick up where their last podcast left off with a play-by-play of trends, struggles they encountered, Mason’s old monarch of a mountain buck, and much more.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:49 - Beau’s recap
00:15:49 - Mason’s recap
00:17:31 - Joe’s recap
00:18:54 - Trail cam intel
00:20:30 - Struggles with the randomness of the rut
00:23:32 - No penetration
00:36:56 - Joe's experience going into the second week of November
00:52:50 - Deciding which days to hunt during the rut
00:57:28 - More recap from Mason
01:08:14 - Mason’s day he won’t forget
01:14:11 - Mason’s buck may have been 10 years old
01:18:22 - Grinding it out to the end
01:24:37 - Getting ready for gun season

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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1h 38min
November 24, 2023 Ep. 335: How I Hunt The Big Woods AFTER the Rut in Gun Season - Mountain Buck Q&A
Beau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding his tactics for hunting the big woods after the rut during gun season. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video.

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik

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18min
November 21, 2023Ep. 334: Mountain Bucks - The Mental Game with Josh Ilderton and Zack Marcum // The Untamed
Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Zack Marcum of The Untamed. These guys are some of the best at hunting the steep, rugged mountains of southern West Virginia. They discuss what it’s like hunting in WV, Beau watching a buck get shot through his spotting scope, spot and stalk whitetails, making mental mistakes, getting frustrated, a broadhead debate, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:53 - Different hunting style in WV compared to PA
00:04:38 - Still hunting: move slow but deliberate
00:07:55 - Timing of the rut and when the big ones move
00:15:01 - How many 150’s are on the property?
00:18:56 - Beau watched his target buck get shot through his spotting scope
00:22:39 - 150” minimum on the property
00:26:37 - Glassing bucks from a long distance in the reclaimed coal mines
00:29:08 - Mining has done positive things for wildlife habitat in WV
00:31:15 - Valley fills
00:34:10 - Southern accents
00:42:29 - Making mental mistakes
00:46:19 - Bumping deer
00:47:49 - Scent and thermals
00:58:02 - Broadheads - fixed vs. expandables
01:18:12 - Staying focused and getting after it
01:25:05 - Getting REALLY frustrated
01:30:25 - The definition of insanity
01:37:17 - Hunt how you like to hunt
01:40:19 - Hunting a specific deer
01:43:30 - A plan? What plan?
01:44:29 - Interns and camera guys

*Note - Timestamps may be off by 4 minutes or so depending on ad length

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@joshilderton
@theuntamed
@marcumz

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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1h 60min
November 17, 2023 Ep. 333: Is the Second Rut Real, and When Does It Happen? - Mountain Buck Q&A
Beau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding the second rut, what causes it in certain areas, and when it typically happens. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video.

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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14min
November 14, 2023Ep. 332: When You Get Knocked Down, You Get Up Again with Chris Weist
Beau Martonik is joined by Chris Weist. Chris is a Pennsylvania hunter and powerlifter that works his butt off to find success in multiple states every year. They discuss the struggles this season, hunting low deer density areas, access difficulties, wind/thermals in particular areas, floating goals, bouncing back from low points, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:18 - How has the season been going?
00:09:23 - Traditional bows
00:10:56 - Struggles this season
00:14:47 - Hunting low deer density areas
00:18:20 - Beau having a tough time getting out of the woods one night
00:21:30 - Challenges of getting in and out quietly
00:26:11 - Figuring out wind and thermals in a new area
00:32:55 - At what point does wind trump thermals?
00:36:43 - Deer showing up when you aren’t there and deciding what deer to go after
00:40:54 - Chris’ thought about shooting a different buck than the one he was hunting
00:54:10 - Field judging, and trail cam pic judging bucks
01:02:30 - Ups and downs and things changing fast
01:07:22 - Having buddies to keep you thinking positive

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@unleash_the_weist

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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1h 20min
November 10, 2023 Ep. 331: How Far Does Scent Travel & What Happens When Leaves Are Crunchy? - Mountain Buck Q&A
Beau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding how wind affects your scent cone and accessing your stand when the leaves are crunchy and loud. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video.

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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14min
November 07, 2023Ep. 330: Tricking Rutting Bucks and the Good Ol' Days- Big Woods Rut Hunting - Pt 2 with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik and Mason Martonik
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik. This is their annual deer camp discussion, preparing for the time of year we look forward to all year - the rut. They discuss calling strategies, using scents, gimmicky gear items, what it was like before technology, and much more! This is Part 2 of 2.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:02 - Calling and rattling strategies
00:17:36 - Johnny's dilemma
00:23:18 - Listener questions
00:25:00 - Scents or lures?
00:32:59 - Do mature bucks recognize tree stands and cameras?
00:37:13 - Gimmicky gear items
00:37:50 - The good ol days
00:42:15 - What if you just didn’t use trail cams?
00:53:02 - More on archery back in the day
01:00:18 - Navigation before mapping apps

Note** timestamps might be off by roughly 4 minutes on the audio version due to ad length changes.

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thejohnnystewart

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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1h 16min
November 03, 2023 Ep. 329: Should You Hunt Travel Areas OR Specific Doe Bedding During the Rut? - Mountain Buck Q&A
Beau Martonik is solo on this Mountain Buck Q&A series, answering your questions about hunting big woods mountain bucks. On this week's podcast, Beau answers your questions surrounding hunting doe bedding areas vs. travel areas, and what happens if you bump does. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video.
Full gear list at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/journal

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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11min
October 31, 2023Ep. 328: Hunting Big Bucks is Like Playing Cinch - Big Woods Rut Hunting - Pt 1 with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik. This is their annual deer camp discussion, preparing for the time of year we look forward to all year - the rut. They discuss feeling confident, dealing with hunting pressure, rut funnels, scouting this time of year, and much more! Part 2 will be released next week.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:23 - Johnny's questionable haircut
00:11:53 - Hunting thus far for the group
00:29:52 - What does it take to feel confident about a spot/sign?
00:35:33 - Hunting Pressure and so many cameras in the woods
00:42:40 - Poetic words of advice from Johnny
00:45:51 - Hunting big bucks is more like playing Cinch than poker
00:47:07 - Listener questions about the rut: rut funnels
00:56:38 - Late October scouting vs. early season/summer scouting
00:58:22 - Knowing which spots you can hunt based on the conditions
01:01:52 - Getting into a spot and blowing out does. Do you still hunt it?
01:04:27 - Blowing back at does
01:06:12 - Decoys
01:12:39 - What are you doing right now pre-rut?

Resources:
GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thejohnnystewart

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

Amazon Influencer Page
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1h 25min

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