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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July 19, 2024Ep. 377: How to Choose Binoculars for Deer Hunting on Any Budget - Gear Talk Series
Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details different types of binoculars for deer hunting, what specs to consider, and a breakdown of 4 binos that Beau has used.

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
00:02:44 - Choosing Binoculars for Deer Hunting
00:04:09 - Utilizing Binoculars for Scouting and Hunting
00:07:42 - Maven B3 8x30 Binoculars
00:08:57 - Maven B1.2 10x42 Binoculars
00:10:26- Maven B.7 Compact Binoculars
00:11:59 - Maven C.1 Series Binoculars

Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

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

YouTube:
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18min
July 16, 2024Ep. 376: Extreme Hunts - Thriving in the Harshest Conditions with Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake
Beau Martonik is joined by Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake, both professional photographers, and videographers in the hunting industry. These two guys like nasty, cold, and wet adventure hunts that most people shy away from. They discuss late-season mountain goat hunting, gear for surviving in the worst conditions, mitigating risk, old-timer stories, caribou hunting, wild game cooking, and a lot more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:10 - Total Archery Challenge and cutting yards at altitude
00:14:24 - Late-season Mountain Goat Hunting
00:19:36 - Gear for surviving in wet and cold environments
00:32:06 - Working as a team to mitigate risks
00:34:05 - Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake introductions
00:41:30 - The places that we go to only because of hunting
00:48:05 - Old timer stories - were they tougher?
00:52:37 - Curious creatures - Caribou hunting
00:56:46 - Different type of wild game in order of tastiness
00:59:47 - Should you leave the hide on a deer for a period of time before butchering?
01:14:10 - Steven Drake’s Epic Moose photo and moose hunting

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@connorgabbott.photo
@stevendrakephoto

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 26min
July 09, 2024Ep. 375: The Hunter's Quest to Go West (Becoming A Proficient Western Hunter) with Hunter McWaters
Beau Martonik is joined by Hunter McWaters of The Hunter’s Quest. Hunter is a Virginia native who caught the western hunting bug and has learned quickly over the last few years to find success on hunts from New Mexico to Alaska. They discuss his first mountain hunting experience, western hunting gear, the value of adventure, rifle and muzzleloader hunting, hunting stories, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:06 - Meeting and Evolution in Hunting
00:16:13 - Challenges and Rewards of Being a Content Creator
00:17:48 - Background and Desire to Know the Unknown
00:23:07 - First Mountain Hunt Experience
00:30:12 - The Value of Western Hunts
00:36:28 - Mountain Hunting Boots
00:40:49 - Lessons Learned from the Hunt
00:44:30 - The Value of the Adventure
00:46:43 - The Learning Curve in Hunting and Using Outfitters
00:52:14 - Transitioning to Rifle Hunting and Learning Ballistics
01:00:55 - Expanding Weapon Choices: Muzzleloaders and Archery
01:06:26 - Working with Brian Call (Gritty) and Dan Staton (Elk Shape)
01:08:49 - The Value of Attitude and Personal Relationships
01:12:55 - Hunter's Quest: Podcast and YouTube Channel

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thehuntersquest

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

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

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
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Amazon Influencer Page
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1h 23min
July 05, 2024Ep. 374: My Top Boots for Deer Hunting - Early, Mid, and Late Season - Gear Talk Series
Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete hunting boot lineup for whitetail hunting from early to late season.
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.
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:11 - Importance of Footwear in Hunting
00:03:30 - Impact of Wet Boots on Socks
00:03:43 - Benefits of Wool Socks
00:03:56 - Lightweight Trail Running Boots - INOV8 Roc-lite 286
00:06:54 - Mid-Season Whitetail and Elk Boots - Lathrop & Sons Encompass - call/text Stephen's personal number (618)-553-1665
00:10:31 - Late Season Boots for Cold Temperatures - Schnee's Beartooth 200g
00:13:25 - Using Boot Covers for Extreme Cold
00:14:47 - Honorable Mentions in Boot Selection - Crispi Wild Rock GTX and Crispi Thor boots

Resources:

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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21min
July 02, 2024Ep. 373: NDA’s Stance on Deer Management and Hunting Opportunities with Nick Pinizzotto // National Deer Association
Beau Martonik is joined by Nick Pinizzotto, CEO of the National Deer Association. They spent the morning at Nick’s camp in central Pennsylvania discussing deer management, deer populations, hunting mature bucks, the Saturday Deer Opener, how polling works, opportunity vs. quality, hunter retainment, the public lands initiative, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:06 - Nick Pinizzotto’s camp
00:12:10 - Too many or too little deer in Pennsylvania?
00:19:51 - Nick’s property management strategy for deer
00:26:05 - Targeting mature bucks is a lonely road
00:35:51 - NDA’s stance on the PA Saturday Deer Opener
00:45:11 - How polling works
00:54:21 - Is there such a thing as too much opportunity?
00:57:24 - Best method for retainment of hunters
01:11:39 - NDA’s Public Lands Initiative

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@deerassociation

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 32min
June 25, 2024Ep. 372: Mastering October Buck Beds: Big Woods Hunting Strategies w/ Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen & Rendell Erik
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen, and Rendell Erik. These three guys have shot a ton of great bucks on public land all over the country. They break down an area they scouted together, specifically looking at a buck bed and how they would hunt it at the beginning of October. In addition, they discuss buck bedding near access points, midday movement, bed shifts, being aggressive, getting out of your tree undetected, and much more!

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:48 - Unique Buck Encounter
00:06:15 - Antler Eyeball Horn
00:08:10 - Meeting Jace Allen
00:11:51 - Private vs. Public Land Hunting
00:29:27 - Buck Behavior and Bedding Preferences
00:38:56 - Wind Shift Theory and Its Impact
00:42:11 - Deer Movement Patterns and Human Interference
00:45:15 - Analyzing Buck Movements and Ideal Hunting Strategies
00:53:01 - Hunting Strategies in Different Terrain
01:01:15 - The Ego of Big Bucks
01:06:33 - Stealthy Exits and Proper Timing
01:10:20 - Using Sound to Clear the Area
01:12:51 - Adapting Plans with Early October Observations
01:14:51 - Spotlighting for Pre-Hunt Intel

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thejohnnystewart
@_nature_of_the_beast
@rendell__erik

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 24min
June 21, 2024 Ep. 371: My 2024 Hunting Bow Build! Hoyt RX-8 - Gear Talk Series
Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete Hoyt RX-8 bow build.
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.

Beau Martonik's 2024 Bow Build
- Hoyt RX-8 28" draw and 70lb limbs - Bourbon color
- Dialed Arxos 3V Sight - Whiskey color with orange dial
- QAD/Hoyt Ultra Rest MX-2
- Hoyt Superlite 2-piece 6 arrow quiver for western hunting, Superlite QD 4 arrow quiver for whitetail
- Hoyt 2.25" front stabilizer
- Hoyt 6" rear stabilizer with SL Adaptor
- Hoyt Go-stix 2.0
- Hamskea Raptor Peep 3/16"
- Iron Will - Easton Axis Arrows - 300 spine
- Iron Will SB Wide 125 for whitetail and SB125 for big game - Broadheads
- Release - Nock on Nock2it for big game and Spot Hogg Wise Guy for whitetails

Resources:

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:
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26min
June 18, 2024Ep. 370: The Perfect Hunting Arrow Setup: Vanes, Arrows, Components with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will. Bill has exclusively bow hunted for the last 15 years and is an engineer by trade. They discuss Bill’s 2023 hunting season, arrow weights, nocks, choosing the right arrow, a university study on arrow fletchings for broadhead flight, bow tuning, and everything in between to make sure you are shooting the arrow setup to help you be the most lethal in the field.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:43 - Introduction to Bill Vanderheyden
00:05:42 - Recap of Bill's Hunting Season
00:16:06 - Challenges and Humbling Moments in Bow Hunting
00:34:47 - Choosing the Right Hunting Arrow
00:35:55 - Importance of Durable Fixed Blade Broadheads
00:36:53 - Optimal Arrow Weight and Broadhead Considerations
00:39:11 - Front Weight and Total Arrow Weight
00:41:41 - The Impact of Arrow Speed
00:47:08 - The Importance of Strong Arrow Components
00:48:46 - Back of the Arrow Considerations
00:51:23 - Ensuring Arrow Straightness and Spine Consistency
00:54:14 - Importance of the Knock Design
00:54:49 - Pros and Cons of Lighted Nocks
00:57:53 - Selection of Easton Axis for Custom Arrow Builds
01:02:55 - Quality Control Among Major Arrow Companies
01:04:36 - Aluminum vs. Steel components
01:05:46 - Broadheads and Chance
01:16:13 - Checking Bow Tune
01:16:43 - Checking Arrow Tune

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Resources:

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:
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1h 45min
June 11, 2024Ep. 369: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2024 with Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters
On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss the 2024 Pennsylvania Elk application season, elk scouting, trail cameras, habitat management, elk hunting experiences, and the elk tag application process. The discussion also delves into the use of bonus points, the archery season, and the dynamics of elk hunting in different zones.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:02 - Pennsylvania Elk Application Season and Scouting
00:06:09 - Trail Cameras and Habitat Management
00:16:21 - Elk Hunting Experiences and Tag Application Process
00:55:55 - Client Satisfaction and the Measure of a Successful Hunt
00:59:19 - Last-Minute Success
01:01:03 - Navigating Pennsylvania Elk Zones: Personal Preferences and Mobility Considerations
01:06:47 - The Elk Hunting Application Process: Zone Preferences and Fallback Choices
01:22:38 - Research and E-Scouting for Elk Hunts: Planning and Preparation
01:27:04 - The Impact of Social Media on Hunting Businesses

Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length.

Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

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

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

Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
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1h 35min
June 04, 2024Ep. 368: Building the Physical Conditioning House for Hunting Anywhere with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule
Beau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss the importance of conditioning and training for hunting, focusing on the differences between aerobic and anaerobic systems, recovery, and injury prevention. The conversation covers the concept of the conditioning house, heart rate training, age and physical performance, and the Backcountry Ready Summer Program.

Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:50 - Understanding the Aerobic and Anaerobic Systems for Hunting Conditioning
00:19:56 - Building a Strong Recovery System for Sustained Energy and Faster Recovery
00:34:44 - Training Focus and Quality for Injury Prevention and Improved Performance
00:38:15 - The Physical Demands of Turkey Hunting and the Importance of Efficient Movement and Recovery
00:39:38 - Strength Training for Hunting: Endurance Techniques and Training Methods
00:51:29 - Intentional Learning and Application in Hunting
01:02:41 - Self-Analysis and Addressing Weaknesses
01:08:46 - Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Fitness and Hunting
01:10:46 - Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:11:27 - The Conditioning House Concept: Optimizing Physical Performance
01:15:42 - Understanding Heart Rate Training for Effective Workouts
01:29:07 - Age and Physical Performance: Debunking Myths and Embracing Training
01:31:35 - The Backcountry Ready Summer Program: A Path to Hunting Fitness

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Resources:

Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@humanpredatorpackmule
@todd_bumgardner

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

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