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:

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?

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1h 25min
October 27, 2023 Ep. 327: My 2023 Whitetail Gear List - Mountain Bucks Rut Pack Dump - 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 walks through his entire mobile gear list for hunting the rut in the big woods of Pennsylvania. Send your questions to [email protected] or leave a comment on the YouTube video.
Full gear list at www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/journal

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GoWild:
Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
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Facebook:
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30min
October 24, 2023Ep. 326: Unconventional Terrain Tactics and Out-of-State Rut Hunts with Ryan Elders
Beau Martonik is joined by North Carolina mountain buck hunter, Ryan Elders. Ryan has been hunting the mountains of Western North Carolina his entire life with some great success, which has led to success on out-of-state hunts no matter where he goes. They discuss some of Ryan’s success stories, why he chooses the windward side of a ridge, scrapes, backpack hunting, out-of-state deer hunting rut trips, and much more.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:09:39 - Who is Ryan Elders
00:11:31 - What is a mountain buck?
00:14:53 - Ryan’s 2021 buck with his dad
00:23:45 - Logging
00:24:36 - Leeward vs windward and other tactics and tendencies that work well
00:36:22 - When is the rut?
00:38:19 - Trail cameras and bear issues
00:41:14 - Trail camera batteries
00:46:11 - What scents to use for licking branches
00:50:12 - Peeing in the woods
00:56:13 - Other hunters in the woods
00:58:26 - Helping other hunters and giving up spots
01:01:25 - Backpacking in for remote whitetails
01:03:29 - Vacuum seal meal planning
01:08:18 - How do your tactics and skill sets translate to hunting other states?
01:11:16 - Ohio talk
01:22:33 - Other out-of-state whitetail talk
01:29:08 - Sticking it out when it's tough
01:39:31 - Having to talk yourself into it

Resources:
GoWild:
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Instagram:
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@beau.martonik
@ryan_elders26

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YouTube:
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1h 49min
October 20, 2023 Ep. 325: Should You Hunt Creek Bottoms, Ridge Tops, or Side Hills? - 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 gives you his thoughts on when he likes to hunt ridge tops, side hills, and creek bottoms. 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:
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18min
October 17, 2023Ep. 324: Backcountry Mountain Bucks and Muzzleloader Hunting the Appalachian Mountains with Damon Bungard
Beau 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 and other Strategies
00:49:20 - Hot tent
00:51:23 - Hot tip for cold sleeping bags and boots
00:53:24 - Muzzleloader hunting
01:04:21 - Beginners getting started with muzzleloader hunting
01:08:38 - Hunting in Virginia and how it compares to surrounding states
01:20:56 - The 3 things (sometimes 4) that deer need
01:22:25 - What Damon is doing for work now

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@damonbungard

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

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1h 37min
October 13, 2023 Ep. 323: Do Headlamps Really Affect Deer, and When Should You Get to Your Stand? - 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 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 [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:
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15min
October 10, 2023Ep. 322: How We Adapt to Circumstances Changing A Hunting Area Mid-season with Jake Bush
Beau 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 data, and is it really worth it?
00:19:25 - Jake dealing with effects from EHD
00:22:27 - Deer densities and how it relates to quality of bucks
00:27:16 - Filming struggles
00:31:27 - Jake’s story of a logging skidder ruining his hunt
00:44:18 - Figuring out a mature buck’s tendencies and weakness
00:48:57 - Journaling
00:52:53 - Hunting in October vs the rest of the season
00:54:08 - What is hot enough sign to set up in October?
01:00:25 - Branching out to different states and adapting
01:05:32 - Learning from other hunters

Resources:
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@thejakebush

Facebook:
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YouTube:
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1h 23min
October 06, 2023 Ep. 321: How I Break Down A Large Area to Hunt in the Big Woods - Mountain Buck Q&A
Beau 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 [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:
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18min
October 03, 2023Ep. 320: DIY Alaska Moose Hunt Recap with Ethan Demi and Justin Mueller
Beau 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 wrong lake?
00:31:49 - Moose sightings
00:34:03 - Finally a bull appearance
00:36:00 - Legal requirements
00:38:07 - How to judge a moose
00:40:25 - BULL!
00:49:24 - “That’s what we came here for”
00:50:56 - The rut picked up
00:52:47 - Difficult terrain
00:55:55 - Being content about not getting a moose
00:58:18 - Lots of snacks
00:59:44 - Alaska is a beautiful place
01:01:27 - Gear talk - what worked and what didn’t
01:13:23 - A tough pill to swallow, but worth it
01:18:56 - Conclusion

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@justinmuellerphotography
@demiethan

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1h 26min
September 26, 2023Ep. 319: Finding the Ultimate Truck Camping Setup for Hunting Trips with Chris Toomey and Kurt Martonik
Beau 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, Camp on, Camp out
00:41:39 - Things you are bringing, how you are organizing it
00:49:53 - Camping food
00:56:16 - More on Chris’ setup
01:02:31 - Scent control
01:04:58 - Non-dispersed camping
01:06:13 - Other tools - generators, power sources, and working remotely
01:11:31 - Gas and fuel
01:14:01 - Water
01:17:57 - Showering
01:22:11 - Saving money on hotel rooms?
01:24:16 - Building your setup is a slow progression
01:33:36 - Make sure you are burning the right wood in your stove

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@kurt_the_gunsmith
@christoomeyofficial

Facebook:
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YouTube:
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1h 46min

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