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 21, 2023Ep. 288: 250+ Trail Camera Study on Pennsylvania Public Land - What We Learned with Steve Sherk
On 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
28:33 Food source impact on deer movement
30:56 Middle of October daylight mature buck movement
34:00 Late October and early November
39:18 Second and Third Weeks of November
45:36 Comparison to 2020 season with hot weather
47:54 Gun season
49:23 Where are we placing our trail cameras
51:13 Test Camera locations
56:05 How the camera data is affecting off-season scouting

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@sherksguideservice

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

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YouTube:
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1h 13min
February 14, 2023Ep. 287: 4 Public Land Bucks, 4 Different Tactics with Chris Weist
On 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 Hunting the off-wind
21:12 Finding the right access to hunt the feed tree
25:31 Locating the Right White Oak Tree to Hunt
28:19 Patterning bucks in September
32:42 5 years of trail camera data learning where bucks like to bed in Pennsylvania
34:54 Locating this buck’s specific bed
38:00 How Chris killed this PA Mountain buck near his bed
43:28 Three-year strategy to breaking down a piece of land
46:08 Spending 22 days in Ohio
53:28 Setup above or below the trail?
56:06 How hunting with a traditional bow changes your setups
57:29 Gun season double in Ohio
01:02:11 Still-hunting ridges in Maryland
01:05:56 Recapping the 4 tactics used for 4 different bucks in one year
01:08:13 Spring scouting and historical data

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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

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1h 17min
February 07, 2023Ep. 286: The Future Of Innovative Mobile Hunting Gear with Jason Redd // Timber Ninja
On 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 saddles
39:29 Made in the USA and safety standards
46:04 Carbon fiber vs. aluminum - why not all carbon fiber is the same
52:06 Innovation built into tree saddles
56:14 Timber Ninja Nano - lightest single-panel saddle on the market
01:00:56 Side pouches and lumbar pouch
01:03:46 What type of hunter is the Nano built for?
01:09:51 Timber Ninja Ultimate - two-panel fully featured saddle
01:17:45 Timber Ninja Uni Pack system
01:22:06 Carbon Fiber Lightweight Tree Stand
01:26:20 Carbon fiber and aluminum saddle platforms
01:28:26 Nomad Carbon fiber camera arm
01:35:17 When will the new Timber Ninja products be available for purchase
01:39:46 Timber Ninja’s Mountain Bucks Scouting Workshop

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@timberninjaoutdoors

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

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

YouTube:
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1h 49min
January 31, 2023Ep. 285: Gear That Worked (and Didn’t Work) From Last Deer Season with Clint Campbell // Truth From the Stand
On 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 - sound dampening techniques
37:58 Solutions for your bino harness rubbing on your saddle bridge - Rick Young harness, Sitka Mountain Optics Harness
45:15 Maven B.3 8x30 binoculars vs. Maven B.1 10x42 - which are the best binoculars for deer hunting?
48:32 Streamlining your pack and gear
51:06 Sitka Ambient Hoody
55:13 Minimalist packs vs. Meat hauling packs
58:53 Spartan Forge slope angle feature
01:08:52 Reverse engineering e-scouting
01:11:38 DIY Travel Trailer for Hunting
01:16:45 Cell Extenders and Mobile WiFi to work on the road
01:21:38 Prioritizing what’s important to you

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@truthfromthestand

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

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

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

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https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners

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1h 34min
January 24, 2023Ep. 284: Build Your Home Bow Shop On A Budget - Essential Tools to Get You Started with AJ Iaquinta // Knights of the Apex
On 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.com

Topics:
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 cons
29:55 Bow presses, draw boards, and accessories
37:55 Tying in a d-loop properly
47:05 Bow Vises
53:35 Other small essential tools and 3rd axis adjustment
01:06:05 Choosing the right bow for you
01:10:19 Dialed Arxos sight
01:18:50 Setting Hunting Goals for YOU

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@knightsoftheapex

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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1h 27min
January 17, 2023Ep. 283: How to Hunt BIG Clear Cuts in the Big Woods with Jake Belinda
On 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
30:04 Breaking down hunting big clear-cuts
36:20 Finding a buck’s core area
44:44 Interior openings in timber cuts
48:10 Creating hunt plans to help you make decisions on where to hunt
54:20 Balance of Finding New Areas vs. Returning to Historical Spots
56:40 How to hunt areas with mountain laurel
01:02:17 Late Season food sources and shed hunting spots in big woods
01:06:28 Success on a big public land mountain buck during Ohio’s January muzzleloader season
01:14:20 How to find out where the acorn crop will be during the summer
01:27:50 Manifesting your goals and keeping a positive attitude
01:32:15 Importance of keeping the deer camp tradition alive

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

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

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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1h 48min
January 10, 2023Ep. 282: Patterning A Booner Mountain Buck On Community Scrapes with Troy Pottenger
On 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 using historical and real-time data
54:30 Over-marking the scrape
58:56 Backtracking bucks to find where they bed
01:06:20 Patterning bucks on a scrape
01:13:20 Closing the deal on a Washington booner whitetail buck
01:19:20 Analyzing the shot and blood trailing
01:32:55 Different methods for getting a deer out of the woods
01:38:25 Dead silent, cold-weather clothing for bowhunting
01:41:46 See Troy’s giant buck on the video podcast!
01:44:50 Troy’s target buck for next year in Idaho
01:54:36 Importance of having backup hunting spots
02:06:50 Troy’s Mountain Bucks Boot Camp

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

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@mtn_man33

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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2h 13min
January 03, 2023Ep. 281: How to Plan an Alaskan Adventure Hunt in 2023 with Kyle Hanson // Outdoors International
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Outdoor’s International Hunting Consultant, Kyle Hanson. Kyle and Beau are hunting Alaska together this year and walk through the process of different types of hunts in Alaska, how to plan a hunt with the increased demand, where to start, and much more. Contact Kyle to talk about your dream hunts (319)-936-6917 and mention you heard about him on the EMW Podcast!

Topics:
00:00 Intro
06:28 What is a hunting consultant?
11:19 2023 Kodiak Island Sitka Blacktail Deer Hunt
16:27 What it looks like planning a DIY Alaska hunt in 2023
31:30 Kyle’s first Alaska Moose Hunt
51:08 Where to start planning an Alaskan hunt
01:05:59 Benefits of going guided
01:12:38 Grizzly bear hunting and cancellation hunts

Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@kylehansonoutdoors

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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1h 37min
December 27, 2022Ep. 280: How DOE Hunting Makes You A Better Buck Hunter with Tony Peterson // Meat Eater
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Tony Peterson of Meat Eater. Tony has proven himself over the years by being able to shoot deer all over the country on both public and private lands.

Topics:
Working your way up to big bucks
Finding the concentration of deer
Does are smarter than bucks
Why you need to be more dialed in cold weather
Shoot what YOU want
Making deer hunting goals and expectations
Late season food sources on public land
Why swamps and other water sources are important late season
Learning from blood trails
Bowhunting setups with a muzzleloader
Late season = less pressure

Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@meateater

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

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

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

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

Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website (including Tethrd Saddle hunting equipment).
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
Elk Crossing Getaway in the PA Wilds - You can rent out my personal AirBNB property in the heart of the PA Wilds as a hunting camp, watch the elk with your family, go hiking, fishing, and anything else outdoor-related. Send us a message on AirBNB and say you heard about it on the podcast to save 10%.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Diamondback Truck Covers - Diamondback makes the most rigid truck bed covers on the market for hunters, outdoorsmen, contractors, etc. I use the HD cover capable of holding up to 1,600 pounds on top of it and is impossible to break into.
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.

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1h 38min
December 20, 2022Ep. 279: Spot and Stalk Archery Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting with Connor Brockhouse, Colbi Geis, and Ryan Haines
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Connor Brockhouse, Colbi Geis, and Ryan Haines. The guys met on a hunt with QuietKat in Illinois and sat down one afternoon to talk about spot and stalk deer hunting in the Dakotas, Wyoming, and Arizona.

Topics:
Whitetail hunting in South Dakota, Texas, and Oklahoma
Big spot and stalk velvet whitetail in South Dakota
Finding a giant 198” Wyoming plains mule deer buck
Glassing tactics for the morning, midday, and evening
When to be passive and when to be aggressive
Arizona OTC mule deer hunting in January
Using bow-mounted stalker decoys
Utilizing the Quiet Kat electric bike for different hunting styles

Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@chasingthewildofficial
@ryan.haines.oso

Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors

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

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

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

Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website (including Tethrd Saddle hunting equipment).
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
Elk Crossing Getaway in the PA Wilds - You can rent out my personal AirBNB property in the heart of the PA Wilds as a hunting camp, watch the elk with your family, go hiking, fishing, and anything else outdoor-related. Send us a message on AirBNB and say you heard about it on the podcast to save 10%.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Diamondback Truck Covers - Diamondback makes the most rigid truck bed covers on the market for hunters, outdoorsmen, contractors, etc. I use the HD cover capable of holding up to 1,600 pounds on top of it and is impossible to break into.
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.

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1h 4min

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