On this episode, I’m joined by Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear. Mark is a midwestern guy that has learned how to make it happen in the backcountry and has a way of sharing his knowledge through his podcast, The Hunt Backcountry and a variety of avenues. We talk all about his gear list for a backcountry elk hunt in September.

Topics:

Idaho hunting information

Mark’s background

Exo Mountain Gear

Gear list for a 4-5 day backpack hunt

• Pack
• Sleep gear - Quilts vs. Sleeping Bags
• Shelter
• Water filtration
• Cooking system
• Emergency/first aid kit
• Kill kit
• Electronics
• Clothing - packed vs wearing in
• Food
• Boots

Resources:

Instagram: @huntbackcountry

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

                Exo Mountain Gear

https://exomtngear.com/

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Exodus Outdoor Gear

• Exodus is building cameras that are built to last. With an industry leading 5 year warranty that covers even lost and stolen cameras; they're worth checking out! Listen to this episode to learn about a special deal from them this month!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by JP Vicente of Big Chino Outfitters to talk about hunting opportunities in Arizona. I don't know about you, but I've always been told that Arizona was a state that would take forever to draw and kind of looked past it for immediate opportunities. Little did I know that are actually a few different hunts that you can do over-the-counter or with just a few points! The most appealing of these hunts happens to be the OTC mule deer option to hunt the rut with a bow in late December/early January, so we talk in detail about this and how Arizona works.

Topics

Pennsylvania turkey tag filled!
Who is Big Chino Outfitters
Over-the-counter mule deer opportunities in Arizona
Arizona licensing system explained
Spot and Stalk hunting
Biggest things to prepare for any western hunt
Velvet deer vs. hunting the rut

Resources:

Instagram: @big_chino_outfitters

                 @bigchino1

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

                Big Chino Guide Service

https://www.bigchinooutfitters.com/

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Exodus Outdoor Gear

• Exodus is building cameras that are built to last. With an industry leading 5 year warranty that covers even lost and stolen cameras; they're worth checking out! Listen to this episode to learn about a special deal from them this month!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by Brad Luttrell, the CEO and Co-Founder of GoWild. I was a guest on Brad's own Restless Native podcast a few months ago. Brad and I talk about the GoWild app, using social media as hunters, the future of hunting, activity data tracking and much more! GoWild is not just Instagram or Facebook for hunters; there's much more to it that I think all hunters could benefit from.

Topics:

Intro - Turkey hunting hiccup, anniversary sale, Total Archery Challenge, Deal from Exodus Outdoor Gear

Finding time to get outside being an entrepreneur

GO WILD app and it’s purpose

Using social media to inspire and being conscious of what you’re posting on certain platforms

The future of hunting

Activity tracking for hunting, scouting, shooting and training

New things on the horizon for GO WILD

Garmin integration

Resources:

Instagram: @gowildapp

                 @bradluttrell

                 @restlessnativepodcast

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

                GoWild

timetogowild.com

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Exodus Outdoor Gear

• Exodus is building cameras that are built to last. With an industry leading 5 year warranty that covers even lost and stolen cameras; they're worth checking out! Listen to this episode to learn about a special deal from them this month!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by Christian Williams of Archery Strong. I've known Christian for quite awhile now, and he is one of the most determined, hard-working person that I know. This past year, Christian decided that he wanted to go on his first elk hunt, in which he hit some major road blocks along the way. We talk about his love for hunting ground hogs (grizzlies) and how that helps him hone his skills. Lastly, we talk about his business venture with Archery Strong, which is much different than any other hunting fitness business.

Topics

Opening day of turkey season in Pennsylvania

Love for hunting and fitness

Christian’s journey towards his first elk hunt

Overcoming some logistical challenges

Experience of first Wyoming elk hunt

Stories of hunting with our fathers

Hunting ground grizzlies

Archery Strong - Relieve shoulder pain, prevent injury, and improve performance to build the most accurate, injury-proof archers in the woods and on the range

Resources:

Instagram: @archery.strong

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

                Archery Strong

www.archery-strong.com

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by Rick Maxson and Alec Nebel to talk farm country turkeys and Rick's recent Texas Rio Grande Turkey hunt. This show is full of laughter and stories like you would expect at a hunting camp, but with some great takeaways for this Spring. We dive into the hot topic of high fence/low fence hunting, Texas hunting, gaining permission on properties, scouting turkeys, bowhunting gear and much more! In the intro, I go through my complete Sitka Gear turkey season set up and why I use it, as well.

Topics

My Sitka Gear setup for turkey season

Background and shenanigans

Rick’s recent Texas Rio and hog hunt

High fence/low fence hunting debate

Gear review and bow overview

Locating farm country turkeys

Getting hunting permission to private properties

Setting up on turkeys in Pennsylvania farm country

Tenth Legion - Tom Kelly book

Resources:

Instagram: @a_nebel

                 @rickybob45

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

                Bucks & Bows Archery

www.bucksandbows.com

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by Mike Lilygren and Cade Maestas of Maven Optics at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We discuss what it means to be a Maven, a little about optics, some hunting stories, Maven's company culture and the different types of fun that can be had while having adventures. I had a lot of fun recording this episode with these guys, and I think you'll enjoy listening!

Topics

• Great American Outdoor Show
• Who and what is Maven
• Direct to consumer business model
• West Meets East - whitetail, waterfowl and turkey hunting in the east coming from the west
• Hunting bloopers and stories
• Defining adventure
• Maven company culture
• Type 2 and 3 fun

Resources:

Instagram: @mavenbuilt

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

                Maven

www.mavenbuilt.com

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by Jake Stanisch from the Elevate Your Game Radio podcast. Jake is a turkey hunting addict and is consistently getting it done in arguably one of the hardest areas to hunt turkeys in the country. We dive into scouting and hunting these public land mountain gobblers to hopefully give you some knowledge and encouragement to give it a try this Spring!

Topics

• Audio description of the areas that we hunt turkeys in the big woods and mountainous regions of Pennsylvania
• Jake’s podcast, Elevate Your Game Radio
• Where turkeys roost in the mountains
• What the turkeys are feeding on
• Scouting new areas to find gobblers in the Spring
• Terrain features to key in on
• Hunting in rattlesnake country
• Patience
• Hunting safety

Resources:

Instagram: @spitndrum025

                 @elevateyourgameradio

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors

https://elevateyourgameradio.com/

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by a repeat guest who works for G5 Outdoors/Prime Archery, Ryan Silver. Ryan is one of those guys that is always fun to be around, and isn't afraid to show his passion towards things he believes in. We talk about what's new at G5 and Prime, as well as diving into a topic that I think is really important for all hunters to listen to and think about.

Topics

• New Prime Logic CT Series
• What’s new at G5 Outdoors for 2019
• New 2019 Quest products
• Being “One” as a hunting community
• Public perception to hunters and non-hunters
• Family oriented culture at G5/Prime

Resources:

Instagram: @g5outdoors

                 @primearcheryg5

                 @eastmeetswesthunt

                 @beau.martonik

Facebook: G5 Outdoors

                Prime Archery

                East Meets West Outdoors

www.g5outdoors.com

www.g5prime.com

www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, I'm joined by Travis Greenwood and Scott Daniels of Washingston state and Team Bad Decision. I met these two guys in the backcountry of Colorado in 2017 and have stayed in touch since. They cut their teeth hunting bears in Washington and have ventured to other places since then. I was lucky enough to be a part of the beta reading process of his new book, Team Bad Decision, which is available for pre-order now. These guys keep it as real as it gets and share their successes, as well as their failures that everyone can relate to. We talk about spring bear hunting, the dynamic of hunting partners, how to hunt Washington and much more!

Topics:

• Travis and Scott’s background and introduction into hunting
• Dynamic of hunting partners
• How I met these two guys in the Colorado backcountry
• Spring bear hunting
• Application process in Washington
• Experience of a first out-of-state hunt
• Don’t be an old man without stories
• Team Bad Decision book

Resources
Instagram:  @eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@st_teambaddecision

Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors

Team Bad Decision
                 
www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

www.teambaddecision.com

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this BONUS episode, I'm a guest on Brad Luttrell's Restless Native podcast to talk about my journey in starting this podcast, getting into outdoor writing, starting a brand and more business/entrepreneurship related topics. It was different being the guest on a podcast rather than the one asking all of the questions, but I had a ton of fun on this one! Brad is the founder of the growing outdoors app, GO WILD.

Resources
Instagram:  @eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@restlessnative

@gowildapp

Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors

GoWild
                 
www.eastmeetswesthunt.com

Download the GoWild App

Partners:

University of Elk Hunting

• Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available.

Heather's Choice

• Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on orders over $99. http://lddy.no/7og2

Maven Optics

• Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Listen to the podcast for a special code to get a free gift with your next order!

MTN OPS

• MTN OPS is the leader in providing science based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik

Wild Carrot Scents

• Changing the way you look at deer scents. Their tear away, no mess packaging is exactly what I need for hunting the mountains of Pennsylvania, to the swamps of the south and farm country in the midwest.

Prime Archery

• Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices