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Ep. 401: Tag the BIGGEST Bucks in Late November w/ Troy Pottenger Nov 19, 2024

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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 hold the best deer, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:10 - Long drives and doing whatever it takes to succeed
00:20:54 - Focusing on the late rut
00:24:10 - Tracking the movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does coming into heat
00:31:07 - What age you can start using annual patterns on bucks
00:37:10 - Why the biggest bucks let their guard down at the end of the rut
00:48:10 - Second rut
00:53:40 - Hunting old, old logging cuts
01:02:10 - Playing the long game watching a buck for 4 years
01:11:01 - Finding pockets that hold the best deer

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Ep. 400: My Best Pennsylvania Deer Season Ever! | Hunt Recap Nov 12, 2024

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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 aggressive, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:40 - Fine-tuning specific spots
00:10:35 - Mid-October cold front strategy - Huge buck encounter inside bedding
00:16:10 - Getting in tight during warm weather days
00:24:48 - Swing and a miss…
00:28:10 - Grunting in a nice 10 pt
00:31:40 - Bowhunting is a game of inches (and seconds)
00:36:60 - Taking it to the ground - Buck Down!
00:44:30 - Family retrieval
00:48:10 - Things can change any second

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Ep. 399: Targeting Areas with Acorns During the Rut with John Prokop Nov 05, 2024

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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, access in areas with a lot of acorns, rut magic, mast cycles, weather effects, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:07 - Introduction to John Prokop
00:11:02 - How shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks
00:21:37 - 2023 Hunting season recap
00:30:37 - 7.5 year old mountain buck during the rut
00:35:57 - Finding rut hunting setups
00:39:37 - Honing in on one area
00:43:46 - How often to sit in one tree
00:50:07 - Rut magic - 3 bucks on one ridge
00:59:31 - Mast cycles and weather for predicting rut movement

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Ep. 398: Manipulate the SPOT for Rutting Mountain Bucks with Ryan Glitsky Oct 29, 2024

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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/habitat diversity, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
00:08:35 - Maximizing Rut Hunting Success: Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas
00:17:39 - Identifying Key Hunting Locations
00:24:33 - E-Scouting: Connecting the Dots for Successful Hunting
00:31:47 - Focusing on the Rut: Increasing Hunting Success
00:34:10 - Hunting a Specific Buck
00:35:36 - Historical Data and Scouting
00:38:42 - The Excitement of the Rut
00:42:02 - The Lockdown Period
00:47:10 - The Pressure of Being a Hunter
00:54:23 - Appreciating the Moment
01:00:51 - The Essence of Mobile Hunting
01:03:08 - Manipulating the Spot
01:04:56 - Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas
01:07:20 - Terrain and Habitat Diversity
01:10:04 - Post-Season Scouting
01:16:58 - Failure as a Teacher
01:23:36 - Enjoy Your Own Hunt

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Ep. 397: Put Yourself in the BEST Rut Hunting Spots Using Trail Cameras with Brett Joy // Just Hunt Club Oct 22, 2024

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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 strategy, trail camera settings, the importance of scrapes in the big woods, rubs, analyzing data, e-scouting, patterning doe groups, stand placement for hunting the rut, accessing your stand, understanding wind and thermals, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:25 - Introduction to trail cameras
00:09:15 - How I used cameras to aid in my best archery buck ever
00:12:30 - How many trail cameras should you use per acreage?
00:15:55 - Beau and Brett’s 3 Year Trail Camera Strategy
00:22:08 - Year 1 Trail Camera Strategy
00:26:00 - Solar panels, photo/video mode
00:28:05 - Year 2 Trail Camera Strategy
00:32:55 - Importance of scrapes in the big woods
00:36:25 - Scrape examples from different times of the year
00:38:49 - What kind of rubs to put trail cameras on
00:40:55 - What kind of trails to put trail cameras on
00:44:25 - Trail camera setup tips
00:51:25 - Photo organization
00:56:03 - How do you know where to hunt? Hunt plan overview
00:59:40 - How Brett E-scouts to find the best hunting areas
01:00:36 - Scouting boots on the ground efficiently
01:02:56 - Patterning doe groups to predict the rut
01:06:21 - Stand placement for hunting the rut
01:13:55 - Finding the best way to access your stand
01:14:54 - Understanding wind and thermals
01:18:35 - Executing the hunt

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Ep. 396: K.I.S.S. Approach to Out-of-State Whitetail Hunting with Matt Lehr Oct 15, 2024

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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 buck, visualization tactics, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:00 - Intro to Matt Lehr
00:08:22 - Setting Expectations and Goals for Out-of-State Trips
00:10:28 - Adjusting Expectations Based on Location
00:12:44 - Background and Introduction to the Mobile Hunters Dojo
00:15:49 - The Importance of Avoiding Comparison in Hunting
00:19:25 - Combining Tactical and Personal Development Conversations in the Podcast
00:22:37 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Enjoying the Hunting Experience
00:26:47 - Selecting States to Hunt: Factors to Consider
00:31:15 - Scouting and Finding Bedding Areas
00:35:24 - Optimal Timeframe for Hunting
00:39:37 - Avoiding Comparison and Focusing on Personal Growth
00:53:34 - The Benefits of a Mobile Hunting Setup
01:02:24 - Scouting and Adjusting Strategies for Targeting Bucks
01:06:30 - Setting Realistic Goals and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities
01:12:39 - The Power of Visualization and Preparation
01:18:48 - Embrace Personal Growth and Enjoy the Hunting Experience
01:24:31 - The Value of Relationships and Support in Hunting

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Ep. 395: 2 Big Bulls Down! DIY Bowhunting Elk in the Montana Missouri Breaks (Hunt Recap) Oct 08, 2024

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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 mega-giant, a knife wound, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro - MBM, Timber Ninja Hurricane Helene update, other updates
00:11:04 - What it’s Like Elk Hunting the Missouri River Breaks in Montana
00:16:04 - Dealing with Extreme Hunting Pressure
00:20:49 - Scheme for Naming Elk
00:22:42 - First Stalk on “Fat Lip”
00:26:58 - Beau Passing on a Younger 6x6
00:31:04 - Finding the Mega-Giant Bull - Machine Bull Kelly
00:39:59 - Timing the Stalk for the Most Consistent Winds
00:42:47 - Tyler’s Successful Stalk on “Fat Lip” - a 7x7 Bull
00:54:08 - Packing into the Hidden Valley for Machine Bull Kelly
00:59:37 - October Rut Fest
01:09:49 - Last Day, Last Chance - Bull Down!
01:19:34 - Stabbing Myself with a Knife
01:28:19 - Rattlesnake Knob

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Ep. 394: Appalachian Bear Hunting with Hounds (My Bear Hunt Recap) with Josh Ilderton // The Untamed Oct 01, 2024

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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 big bear, bear hunting responsibilities, hound hunting misconceptions, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:23 - Dragging Beau’s Bear Down a High Wall
00:11:61 - How Josh Got Started Bear Hunting with Dogs
00:19:48 - The Barrier to Entry to Hound Hunting
00:26:23 - Treeing Beau’s Big Bear
00:39:15 - Catch and Release
00:48:37 - Why Hound Hunting for Bears is Important for Management
00:57:38 - Bear Hunting Responsibilities
01:02:23 - Hound Hunting Misconceptions
01:17:03 - Guard the Gate

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