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Ep. 421: Bowhunting Isn’t Supposed to Be EASY (Learning the HARD Way) w/ Meredith Powroznik Apr 01, 2025

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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 prevention and body maintenance for hunters, learning the basics of traditional archery, longbow vs. recurve, the little details that matter when getting extremely close to deer, rollercoaster track jobs, and a hilarious first deer story.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:11 - Introduction to Meredith Powroznik
00:07:11 - Family Traditions and Early Hunting Experiences
00:10:12 - The Competitive Edge: Gender Dynamics in Hunting
00:13:12 - The Journey of a Hunter: From Misses to Success
00:16:08 - The Importance of Physical Fitness in Hunting
00:19:06 - Injury Prevention and Body Maintenance for Hunters
00:22:11 - Traditional Archery: A Family Legacy
00:25:14 - The Learning Curve: Mastering Archery Skills
00:28:58 - Learning the Basics of Traditional Archery
00:31:49 - The Importance of Proper Form
00:35:32 - Navigating the Challenges of Traditional Bow Hunting
00:36:41 - The Art of Arrow Tuning
00:41:11 - Understanding Bow Types: Longbow vs. Recurve
00:44:31 - Strategies for Successful Deer Hunting
00:49:09 - Memorable Deer Hunting Stories
01:00:34 - Roller Coaster Track Jobs
01:18:28 - Unexpected Encounters: A Humorous First Deer Story

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Ep. 420: MASSive Sheds, Focused Spring Scouting Strategy, and EMW Updates Mar 25, 2025

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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 of year, finding giant sheds, where he’s been finding most of the sheds, and more!

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:18 - Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp
00:09:08 - Camp Experiences and Learning
00:12:14 - New Apparel Launch
00:13:42 - Exciting Website Updates
00:20:11 - Upcoming Films and Projects
00:22:09 - Scouting Recap Begins
00:23:48 - West Virginia New Property Exploration
00:42:17 - Pennsylvania Shed Hunting
00:44:08 - Late Season Hotspots
00:46:09 - Learning from Late Season
00:51:58 - New Scouting Areas Explored and BIG Sheds Found
01:02:44 - Scouting Insights and Reflections

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Ep. 419: 13 Things You Should Know Before Your First Western Hunt w/ Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule Mar 18, 2025

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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, building mental toughness, combatting altitude sickness, building hunt plans, emergency preparedness, food planning, and much more! You can find more information on these topics by signing up for our exclusive email series here.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:05 - Reconnecting and Catching Up
00:06:38 - Training Updates and Programs
00:08:06 - The Evolution of Human Predator Pack Mule
00:11:58 - Preparing for Western Hunts
00:13:06 - Email Series for Eastern Hunters
00:15:40 - The Hunting Fitness Industry
00:18:56 - Common Misconceptions in Hunting Fitness
00:25:30 - The Importance of Time in Training
00:33:55 - Tackling Packing Challenges
00:41:03 - Focus on Mobility Training
00:46:06 - Combatting Altitude Sickness
00:52:25 - Altitude Awareness
00:52:48 - Strength vs. Cardio
00:56:16 - Importance of Strength Training
00:58:48 - Endurance and Cardio Training
01:07:19 - Backcountry Nutrition
01:12:28 - Building a Hunt Plan
01:26:15 - Emergency Preparedness
01:30:42 - Should I Stay or Go?
01:36:25 - Final Thoughts and Resources

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Ep. 418: Our BIGGEST Whitetail Shed Antlers FOUND in the Mountains! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik Mar 11, 2025

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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 to put their tags on.

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00:00:00 - Intro to shed hunting stories
00:05:47 - MASSive 8 point mystery buck
00:10:48 - “Big Boy” - 4 years of sheds, 6 years of hunting him
00:25:05 - 6 years of sheds within a 300-yard area
00:26:18 - The unicorn buck’s shed that Mason ended up getting years later
00:33:38 - Matching set that led to Beau’s biggest archery buck ever
00:40:36 - The booner split brow buck - 174”
00:50:53 - Missing sheds and shed hunting pressure
00:57:31 - Mason shooting a big buck in October, 100 yards from where he found his shed
01:05:13 - Finding one shed that led to a 3-year journey for a buck
01:08:53 - The Instagram knife blade shed

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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 Mar 04, 2025

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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 movement, October scrape setups, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Ice fishing and a long winter
00:07:00 - Mason locating his big 2024 PA Mountain Buck
00:11:00 - The stupidest spot to set up was the best spot
00:17:00 - Finding the best access for morning hunts
00:20:00 - Does headlamp color matter for deer?
00:25:51 - The importance of big hemlocks in the monotonous timber
00:28:30 - Mason’s first year hunting out of a saddle
00:32:10 - Making the shot happen in thick timber
00:36:05 - Having good friends and family help with recovering deer
00:41:00 - Joe’s moon theory on buck movement
00:46:35 - Late October scrape setups
00:51:45 - The November lull
01:00:25 - Up close and personal on the ground
01:08:19 - Joe’s buck in rifle season

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Ep. 416: Will Non-Residents STILL Have Elk Hunting Opportunities in 2025? w/ Cliff Gray Feb 25, 2025

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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:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:14 - Background of Cliff Gray
00:07:12 - The Evolution of Outdoor Adventures
00:10:29 - Cliff's Journey into Outfitting
00:16:09 - The Realities of the Guiding Business
00:22:20 - Learning from Experience: Guiding Insights
00:29:48 - The Value of Guided Hunts
00:35:58 - Elk Hunting: Learning Through Experience
00:37:26 - The Value of Diverse Hunting Experiences
00:40:01 - Skill Sets: Mountain Men vs. Elk Hunters
00:43:47 - Disconnecting from Modern Life
00:46:16 - The Future of Connectivity in Hunting
00:54:02 - Opportunities in Elk Hunting
00:59:56 - Exploring Alternative Hunting Opportunities
01:05:00 - Exploring New Hunting Opportunities
01:09:55 - 2025 Changes in Colorado's Hunting Regulations
01:16:05 - The Impact of Wolves on Elk Populations
01:19:37 - The Evolution of Hunting Trends
01:28:06 - Advice for New Hunters

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Ep. 415: Post-Season Scouting NOW for FUTURE Success w/ Johnny Stewart Feb 18, 2025

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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 much more to get you ready to make the most of your post-season scouting.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:27 - Spartan Forge Inauguration Party
00:11:58 - Johnny’s Late Season Muzzleloader Buck in Ohio
00:26:48 - Late Season Bowhunting in Illinois
00:41:38 - Focused Scouting Efforts for the Time of Year
00:50:58 - Organizing Your Waypoints
00:59:18 - Shed Hunting vs. Scouting
01:12:08 - Reviewing Your Pins and E-Scouting Again
01:18:53 - Significance of Finding Other People’s Trail Cameras
01:21:42 - Using the Sun Exposure Feature on Spartan Forge
01:29:58 - E-Scouting Consulting

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Ep. 414: Find MORE Sheds in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Cole Mitchell Feb 11, 2025

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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 connections tied to antlers, where he finds most of his shed antlers, the impact of technology on hunting practices, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Cole Mitchell
00:07:45 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting in West Virginia
00:20:20 - The Importance of Shed Hunting
00:22:29 - Food Sources and Deer Behavior
00:25:31 - Seasonal Patterns and Hunting Success
00:40:26 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Late Season
00:42:25 - Scouting Strategies for Shed Hunting
00:45:29 - The Importance of Terrain and Vegetation
00:49:48 - Finding Sheds in Food Sources vs. Bedding
00:52:58 - The Role of Thickets in Shed Hunting
00:55:58 - Shed Hunting Pressure and Its Impact on Deer
01:00:08 - Cell Camera Impacts on Deer Hunting
01:14:58 - The Art of Shed Hunting
01:17:40 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Bedding
01:20:24 - Tracking and Analyzing Shed Hunting Data
01:25:15 - The Role of Dogs in Shed Hunting
01:29:17 - Legalities and Ethics of Shed Hunting
01:33:25 - Shed Hunting Stories
01:48:28 - Strategies for Finding Sheds
01:56:26 - The Value of Old Deer
02:02:26 - Passion for Shed Hunting

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