Best Huntinggear Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 425: Long-Lining Big Bucks in Ag Country (Iowa Scouting Trip Recap) w/ Rendell Erik 1:07:39

4d ago1:07:39

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Beau Martonik is joined by Rendell Erik. Rendell is an Iowa resident who has successfully put his tag on multiple booner bucks on public land in agricultural areas. On a recent scouting trip, Beau met up with Rendell to scout some areas with the expectation of Beau drawing a coveted non-resident Iowa archery deer tag this fall. They discuss what ty…

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Ep. 424: The Old Timers Knew The Best Stand Locations w/ Luke Humphreys 1:49:34

11d ago1:49:34

1:49:34

Beau Martonik is joined by West Virginia native Luke Humphreys. Luke has sent in multiple Mountain Buck Monday submissions of big mountain bucks, including an absolute giant that he shot with his grandpa’s old sidelock muzzleloader from this past January during the West Virginia heritage season. They discuss practicing turkey hunting in the mountai…

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Ep. 423: Lee Lakosky Reveals His Personal Journey to Hunting Success! 2:45:16

18d ago2:45:16

2:45:16

Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Lakosky. Lee Lakosky is a well-known figure in hunting and whitetail deer management. He's best known from the popular TV show "Crush with Lee & Tiffany," which he co-hosts with his wife, Tiffany Lakosky. They discuss his upbringing hunting the big woods of Northern Minnesota, how he bought his first farm, the journey…

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Ep. 422: Turkey Hunting in the Northeast - Wild Places & Gobbling Birds w/ Jon Lewis and Cody McIntyre // Just Hunt Club 1:46:12

26d ago1:46:12

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Beau Martonik is joined by John Lewis and Cody McIntyre of Just Hunt Club to share their passion for turkey hunting, strategies for public land, humorous encounters, and insights on challenges and opportunities in New England. In addition, they discuss hunting turkeys out-of-state, their favorite habitat types to find turkeys, the craziest places t…

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Ep. 421: Bowhunting Isn’t Supposed to Be EASY (Learning the HARD Way) w/ Meredith Powroznik 1:28:01

1M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter and Doctor of Physical Therapy Meredith Powroznik. Traditional bowhunting is a family tradition for Meredith, having learned from her father and brothers at a young age. Through that, she has learned a lot of lessons “the hard way.” They discuss getting into traditional hunting as a female, injury pr…

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Ep. 420: MASSive Sheds, Focused Spring Scouting Strategy, and EMW Updates 1:09:50

1M ago1:09:50

1:09:50

Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He discusses some EMW updates, including the upcoming scouting camp, a new apparel launch, a new website, and film releases. Furthermore, he gets into his spring scouting thus far in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, discussing his post-season scouting strategy, focusing on the time …

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Ep. 419: 13 Things You Should Know Before Your First Western Hunt w/ Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule 1:39:54

2M ago1:39:54

1:39:54

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 some critical things to prepare for a western hunt, including physical training, buil…

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Ep. 418: Our BIGGEST Whitetail Shed Antlers FOUND in the Mountains! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik 1:21:31

2M ago1:21:31

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the country's most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters to discuss some of their biggest and most memorable sheds they’ve found in Pennsylvania! They discuss the stories and tactics behind multiple bucks including a 174” match set, and shed antlers off bucks they’ve been able …

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Ep. 417: Mason’s 5th 140”+ PUBLIC LAND MOUNTAIN BUCK in 7 YEARS, Here's How He Did It! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik 1:24:24

2M ago1:24:24

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters in the country to discuss their 2024 Pennsylvania hunting season. They discuss the story of how Mason shot his 5th 140”+ public land buck in the last 7 years, finding the best access for morning hunts, Joe’s moon theory on buck mov…

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Ep. 416: Will Non-Residents STILL Have Elk Hunting Opportunities in 2025? w/ Cliff Gray 1:34:36

2M ago1:34:36

1:34:36

Beau Martonik is joined by wilderness hunting guide, and elk hunting guru, Cliff Gray. We discuss Cliff’s journey into outfitting, common failures with hunters coming from east to west, 2025 elk hunting opportunities, 2025 Colorado Hunting Regulation changes with removing OTC elk tags, exploring new hunting opportunities, and much more! Topics: 00:…

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Ep. 415: Post-Season Scouting NOW for FUTURE Success w/ Johnny Stewart 1:40:10

2M ago1:40:10

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart. Johnny is described as closer to a deer than human, and his knowledge of whitetails speaks for itself. They discuss Johnny’s late season muzzleloader buck in Ohio, focusing scouting efforts for the time of year, organizing your waypoints, scouting vs. shed hunting, reviewing your pins to create a plan, and…

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Ep. 414: Find MORE Sheds in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Cole Mitchell 2:11:04

3M ago2:11:04

2:11:04

Beau Martonik is joined by Cole Mitchell, an avid WV hunter, about shed hunting and his journey balancing nursing school with his passion for the outdoors. We discuss the evolving hunting landscape and Cole's effective strategies for locating sheds using historical data and terrain features. He shares insights into deer behavior, emotional connecti…

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Ep. 413: Hunting INSIDE the Thickets for Pressured Bucks w/ Zack Robb AKA Stache Squatch 1:26:03

3M ago1:26:03

1:26:03

Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia native and mountain whitetail hunter, Zack Robb. Zack is consistently successful hunting whitetails and recently sent in a Mountain Buck Monday post where he shot a bear and buck in the same sit! They discuss private vs. public land, encounters with big bucks, understanding deer behavior in your area, getting ins…

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Ep. 412: Find Better Deer Hunting Spots by Understanding Forest Management with Kenny Kane // Generations Forestry 1:48:11

3M ago1:48:11

1:48:11

Beau Martonik is joined by forestry expert Kenny Kane of Generation’s Forestry. We discuss the importance of forest management in sustaining deer populations and how understanding timber harvesting practices can enhance hunting strategies. Kenny shares an exciting hunting story of his 2024 mega PA mountain buck, types of logging cuts, invasive spec…

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Ep. 411: Making a Living as a Creator in the Hunting Industry w/ Matt Land & Jacob Lishen // Land Limited 1:42:42

3M ago1:42:42

1:42:42

Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Land and Jacob Lishen of Land Limited. Matt and Jacob are outdoor creators in the hunting industry, where they’ve run their own business telling stories through their camera lenses. They discuss the film they’re currently working on, focusing on making impactful media, pricing, and ethics, getting into the hunting in…

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Ep. 410: Ohio Muzzleloader Deer Camp 2025 - Part 1 w/ Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda 1:41:47

4M ago1:41:47

1:41:47

Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda in Ohio for their annual muzzleloader season deer camp. The guys had an eventful few days of hunting in a snow storm with shots fired and some great stories. They discuss deer movement in the heart of the storm, still-hunting strategies in crunchy snow, where to start hunting in late season…

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Ep. 409: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer: Are They Really THAT Different? with Robby Denning // Rokslide 1:41:58

4M ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Beau Martonik is joined by Robby Denning of Rokslide. Robby is a mule deer hunting legend, and has been chasing big bucks since the early 80s. They discuss big mule deer bucks vs whitetails bucks - the similarities and differences in where they like to live, traits, home ranges, using trail cameras, getting tags, finding secluded spots, and much mo…

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Ep. 408: Flintlock Muzzleloader Deer Hunting - A Pennsylvania Tradition with John Royer // Leatherwood Outdoors 1:32:20

4M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Beau Martonik is joined by John Royer of Leatherwood Outdoors. John is known for his traditional flintlock muzzleloader hunting in Pennsylvania, amongst every other type of hunting and fishing PA offers. They discuss the history of Leatherwood Outdoors, deer camp traditions, flintlock hunting, what deer do when you bump them, how to sneak up on dee…

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Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett 1:57:34

4M ago1:57:34

1:57:34

Beau Martonik is joined by Northeastern hunter Jake Bennett. Jake is known for his unique style of deer hunting in the northeast and has years of success under his belt, including this year, where we shot two deer over 165 inches! They discuss elk hunting in grizzly bear country, understanding deer behavior in different environments, rushing shots,…

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Ep. 406: How to Choose a Riflescope for Deer Hunting (Don't Make These Mistakes!) - Gear Talk Series 18:08

4M ago18:08

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau and Kurt Martonik discuss everything you need to know about riflescopes for deer hunting including the types, magnification, mounting, setup,…

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Ep. 405: Ground Hunting Big Bucks in Open Country - DIY Kansas Rut Hunt with Josh Ilderton and Cole Booth // The Untamed 2:18:09

5M ago2:18:09

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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Cole Booth of the Untamed. The guys break down their recent DIY Kansas whitetail hunt that ended in success! They discuss obtaining a Kansas whitetail tag, the Kansas walk-in program, finding deer sign worth hunting, bucks living in the middle of nothing, speed scouting on the fly, epic encounters on the…

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Ep. 404: Tracking and Still-Hunting in the Snow! Gun Season Big Buck Tactics with Johnny Stewart and Pete Six 1:44:17

5M ago1:44:17

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Pete Six. The guys have had an incredible Pennsylvania gun season, filling buck tags in the snow. They discuss how to deal with hunting pressure during firearms seasons, where deer go when you get snow, buck bedding during gun season, still-hunting, tracking bucks, the stories of Johnny and Pete’s bucks…

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Ep. 403: Tips to Become a Better Bowhunter, Optimize Your Bow Setup, & 2025 Hoyt Bows Overview with Evan Williams // Hoyt Archery 1:39:38

5M ago1:39:38

1:39:38

Beau Martonik is joined by Evan Williams of Hoyt Archery. Evan is a great bowhunter who knows how to optimize his equipment and preparation to take advantage of opportunities in the field. They discuss staying calm in the moment of the shot, archery practice tips for capitalizing on shots, modifying your bow to fit your needs, becoming the 10% of h…

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Ep. 402: The Story of Lee Ellis’ Giant 212” Ohio Buck w/ Lee Ellis // Seek One 2:08:42

5M ago2:08:42

2:08:42

Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Ellis of Seek One. Lee is well known for targeting and killing giant whitetails, but the story of his 2024 Ohio farm country buck may be the tip of the spear. They discuss scent in urban settings, why Lee came to hunt the big woods, how Lee finds giant bucks to hunt, addressing rumors of his 212” Ohio buck, finding th…

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Ep. 401: Tag the BIGGEST Bucks in Late November w/ Troy Pottenger 1:25:35

6M ago1:25:35

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Beau Martonik is joined by the western mountain man, Troy Pottenger. Troy has arguably killed more Boone & Crocket mountain bucks than anyone. They discuss doing whatever it takes, focusing on the late rut for the biggest bucks, tracking movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does, the second rut, old logging cuts, finding pockets that ho…

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Ep. 400: My Best Pennsylvania Deer Season Ever! | Hunt Recap 56:40

6M ago56:40

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Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He breaks down his 2024 Pennsylvania archery season, which was filled with encounters with big bucks and ultimately led to a filled tag on November 1st. He discusses fine-tuning specific spots, his mid-October cold front strategy, dealing with the heat, blown opportunities, getting…

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Ep. 399: Targeting Areas with Acorns During the Rut with John Prokop 1:19:31

6M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Beau Martonik is joined by John Prokop. John resides in Pennsylvania and spends more time in the woods than 99% of other hunters, learning the habits of mountain bucks on public land. They discuss how shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks, his 2023 7.5-year-old mountain buck, finding the right rut hunting setups near mast-producing trees…

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Ep. 398: Manipulate the SPOT for Rutting Mountain Bucks with Ryan Glitsky 1:37:28

6M ago1:37:28

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Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania native, and rut hunting extraordinaire, Ryan Glitsky. Ryan has found consistent success hunting rutting mountain bucks over the years and has a simple approach to making the most of the rut. Topics include finding multiple doe bedding areas, historical data, the lockdown period, manipulating the spot, terrain…

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Ep. 397: Put Yourself in the BEST Rut Hunting Spots Using Trail Cameras with Brett Joy // Just Hunt Club 1:29:31

6M ago1:29:31

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Beau Martonik was joined by Brett Joy of Just Hunt Club at Hunstock in New York, where they gave a live presentation on their three-year trail camera strategy for long-term success. Brett hunts the mountains of New Hampshire and all over the country and uses annual data to help dictate the best hunting spots. They discuss their 3-year trail camera …

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Ep. 396: K.I.S.S. Approach to Out-of-State Whitetail Hunting with Matt Lehr 1:45:41

7M ago1:45:41

1:45:41

Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Lehr of the Mobile Hunter’s Dojo podcast. Matt is from Michigan but has found consistent success (including a 200”+ buck) out-of-state on public land with a simple approach. They discuss setting expectations, choosing a state, speed scouting, the best timeframe to hunt, the breakdown of his giant Illinois public land…

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Ep. 395: 2 Big Bulls Down! DIY Bowhunting Elk in the Montana Missouri Breaks (Hunt Recap) 1:41:04

7M ago1:41:04

1:41:04

Beau Martonik is joined by Tyler Martonik to recap their 2024 DIY Montana Archery Elk Hunt. Beau and Tyler doubled up on two great bulls throughout the 10-day hunt. They discuss what it’s like hunting in Breaks country, dealing with extreme hunting pressure, lessons learned with spot and stalking, Tyler’s bull story, Beau’s bull story, finding a me…

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Ep. 394: Appalachian Bear Hunting with Hounds (My Bear Hunt Recap) with Josh Ilderton // The Untamed 1:45:31

7M ago1:45:31

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Beau Martonik is joined by houndsman and bowhunter Josh Ilderton of the Untamed. Josh is known for his unique style of hunting whitetails on the ground, but Josh is also a great houndsman. Beau joined Josh and the Untamed crew for an early season West Virginia bear hunt with hounds. They discuss how Josh got started bear hunting with hounds, Beau’s…

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Ep. 393: The Mindset to Have a Lifetime of Successful Hunting Stories with Chris Parrino 1:48:17

7M ago1:48:17

1:48:17

Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter, Chris Parrino. Chris has traveled the US and Canada, chasing adventure with a stickbow. They discuss getting into traditional bowhunting, obsession with hunting bears, ways to pay for hunting, challenging yourself, embracing the struggle, and a bunch of hunting stories mixed in between! Topics: 00:0…

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Ep. 392: Find, Hunt, & Kill Target Bucks - Lessons Learned From Success and Failures with Zach Marcum // The Untamed 1:47:43

8M ago1:47:43

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Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Marcum of The Untamed. Zach is a West Virginia resident who is known for targeting a specific buck and getting it done on some giant mountain bucks. They discuss multiple stories of Zach successfully catching up with bucks, and some that had heartbreaking endings. You’ll hear the story of Candlesticks from last seaso…

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Ep. 391: This Terrain Feature Consistently Produces Mature Bucks with Michael Felts 1:03:03

8M ago1:03:03

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Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain bucks, simplifying tactics by looking for a particular terrain feature. They discuss hunting the steep mountains, identifying productive hunting spots, the ultimate terrain and vegetation combination…

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Ep. 390: Where Bucks Disappear to During the Fall Shift with Steve Sherk // Sherk's Guide Service 1:44:34

8M ago1:44:34

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Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service. Steve hunts and guides on roughly 100,000 acres of public land in the mountains of Pennsylvania, spending almost everyday in the woods. They discuss how much he relies on historical data, what to do in a heavy mast crop year, using trail cameras for current year intel, why Steve loves…

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Ep. 389: How to Choose the Best Hunting Bullet (For ALL Big Game Animals) with Kurt Martonik - Gear Talk Series 37:11

8M ago37:11

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau and Kurt Martonik discuss bullet and caliber selection, diving into the different bullet types, intended use cases, and everything else to he…

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Ep. 388: How to Consistently Track Down Mature Adirondack Wilderness Bucks with Joe DiNitto // ADK Trackers 1:12:46

8M ago1:12:46

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Beau Martonik is joined by legendary Adirondack tracker, Joe DiNitto. Joe has spent his lifetime tracking bucks in the snow in vast wilderness areas throughout the northeast and Montana, with his average buck’s age being 6.5 years old. They discuss how to find a mature buck track in the wilderness, determining how fresh a buck track is, what a big …

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Ep. 387: My Food Breakdown for A Backcountry Hunt - Gear Talk Series 7:48

8M ago7:48

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau discusses his backcountry food system that helps keep him energized, recovered, and healthy while elk hunting, moose hunting, and everywhere …

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Ep. 386: The Best Dates (and Times) for Deer Hunting Rut Funnels in 2024 with Matt Upgren // Northern Forest Whitetail 1:33:08

9M ago1:33:08

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Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Upgren of Northern Forest Whitetail. Matt has compiled over 10 years of trail camera data in Minnesota's north woods to help find the best dates and times to take off work and hunt the rut. They discuss the types of areas where Matt hunts, his remote deer camp, the importance of doe family groups, trail camera locati…

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Ep. 385: September Elk Hunting Clothing System - Gear Talk 16:11

9M ago16:11

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau discusses his essential clothing system for September archery elk hunting, focusing on an eight-piece layering system for an upcoming trip to…

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Ep. 384: Habits of the MOST Successful Elk Hunters with Zach Bowhay 1:52:09

9M ago1:52:09

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Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Bowhay of Hunt DIY and Elk Hunt. Zach has been successful elk hunting with any and all tactics. They discuss the challenges for obtaining elk tags and a plan to still get them, adapting tactics as landscapes change, the mental part of elk hunting, hunting the same spot vs. new areas, understanding elk behavior, what …

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Ep. 383: Best Hunting Saddles of 2024 - What I Use - Gear Talk 20:37

9M ago20:37

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau breaks down the types of hunting saddles, hunting saddle safety, how to choose a saddle for hunting, the most comfortable hunting saddle, the…

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Ep. 382: Patterning Big Bucks Without Knowing Exactly Where He Beds with Paul Putera 1:45:07

9M ago1:45:07

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On today’s episode, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native, Paul Putera. Paul finds consistent success in the mountains, the big woods, and the low-lying marsh country. They discuss trail camera placement on key sign, consistent habitat to find big bucks, why buck bedding isn’t always consistent in the big woods, mast crop influence on deer m…

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Ep. 381: DON'T DIE! Backcountry First Aid Kits for Hunting - Gear Talk Series 9:35

9M ago9:35

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, he and his hunting partner, Ethan Demi, discuss their backcountry first aid kits on a moose hunt in Alaska. First aid kits aren't the most excitin…

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Ep. 380: Hunting Big Mule Deer Bucks Where Others Aren’t with Brad Brooks // Argali 1:40:42

9M ago1:40:42

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Beau Martonik is joined by Brad Brooks of Argali. Brad is a backcountry hunter, seasoned rock climber, business owner, and obsessed with chasing big mule deer bucks. They discuss executing the shot in high stress situations, understanding mule deer behavior, finding where big mule deer live, innovative hunting gear, finding adventure in hunting, an…

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Ep. 379: How I Stayed Dry and Warm in Alaska Moose Hunting - Backcountry Clothing System - Gear Talk Series 8:23

9M ago8:23

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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. In this episode, he discusses his layering system for a 13-day moose hunt in Alaska. He emphasizes the importance of strategic layering to regulate body …

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Ep. 378: Recognizing Spots Where Deer & Elk Live in ANY State, Arizona Hunting Opportunities, and Conservation Issues with John Stallone 2:08:05

9M ago2:08:05

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In today’s episode, Beau is joined by John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. John moved from New York to Arizona 33 years ago and has hunted just about every species and state in the West for big game. They discuss guiding, taking action for wildlife conservation, the importance of glassing from a tripod, elk hunting experiences, adapting to different…

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Ep. 377: How to Choose Binoculars for Deer Hunting on Any Budget - Gear Talk Series 17:26

10M ago17:26

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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 w…

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Ep. 376: Extreme Hunts - Thriving in the Harshest Conditions with Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake 1:27:27

10M ago1:27:27

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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 storie…

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