East Meets West Hunt

Ep. 375: The Hunter's Quest to Go West (Becoming A Proficient Western Hunter) with Hunter McWaters

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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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