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Ep. 391: This Terrain Feature Consistently Produces Mature Bucks with Michael Felts Sep 10, 2024

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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, thick mountain laurel, muzzleloader hunting, past hunting stories, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Introduction
00:08:32 - Growing Up and Getting into Hunting
00:10:18 - Other Outdoor Activities and Artwork
00:12:02 - Staying in Shape for Mountain Hunting
00:12:12 - Transitioning to Mobile and Ground Hunting
00:16:03 - Hunting Public Land and Finding Success
00:17:43 - Memorable Buck Hunts in the Mountains
00:24:20 - Identifying Productive Hunting Spots
00:27:09 - Hunting in Draws and Thick Areas
00:29:15 - The Importance of Friends and Family in Packing Out Bucks
00:31:53 - Challenges and Rewards of Muzzleloader Hunting
00:33:33 - Hunting in the Mountains and Public Lands
00:36:12 - Navigating Dense Vegetation: Laurel and Rhododendron
00:38:38 - Playing the wind and scent control
00:42:32 - Exploring New Areas and Finding Hot Sign
00:51:47 - Adapting Bow Hunting Strategies in the Mountains
00:53:55 - Balancing Hunting with Other Hobbies

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Ep. 390: Where Bucks Disappear to During the Fall Shift with Steve Sherk // Sherk's Guide Service Sep 03, 2024

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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 hunting in the oaks, anticipating the fall shift, focusing on one timeframe, shot selection, Steve’s experience hunting a specific bed, and much more.

Topics:

00:06:06 - Welcome Back, Steve
00:07:51 - Summer's End and Hunting Preparations
00:10:13 - Family and Hunting Priorities
00:10:58 - Insights on Guiding and Client Expectations
00:12:59 - Trail Cameras and Hunting Strategies
00:15:32 - Covering Ground and Deer Patterns
00:18:30 - The Importance of Historical Data
00:20:30 - Shifts in Deer Behavior
00:25:40 - The Impact of Mast Crop Years
00:27:55 - Hunting Strategies During the Rut
00:30:43 - Adapting to Changing Conditions
00:34:28 - The Role of Technology in Hunting
00:39:08 - The Ideal Hunting Environment
00:45:05 - Transitioning from Summer to Fall
00:51:49 - Seasonal Shifts in Deer Behavior
01:04:22 - The Role of Trail Cameras
01:12:03 - Understanding Hunting Strategies
01:23:09 - Making the Shot: Timing and Decisions
01:32:30 - Learning from Experience and Mistakes

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Ep. 389: How to Choose the Best Hunting Bullet (For ALL Big Game Animals) with Kurt Martonik - Gear Talk Series Aug 30, 2024

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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 help you better decide the right bullet for the job.

Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com with the subject line saying Gear Talk.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:43 - Why bullet selection is so important
00:06:18 - Solid lead bullets
00:07:03 - Cup and core bullets
00:09:23 - Bonded bullets
00:10:28 - Partition bullets
00:12:21 - Solid copper bullets
00:18:39 - Match bullets
00:23:43 - Following the marketing
00:25:38 - Caliber selection

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Ep. 388: How to Consistently Track Down Mature Adirondack Wilderness Bucks with Joe DiNitto // ADK Trackers Aug 27, 2024

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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 buck track looks like, his process for following a track, realistic practice with your rifle, some hunting stories, and a lot more. This episode was recorded live from Huntstock in New York.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:19 - How to find a mature buck track in the wilderness
00:15:36 - How to determine how fresh a buck track is
00:19:04 - What a mature buck track looks like
00:22:14 - Once you find a track, what’s next
00:34:59 - You jumped the buck you’re tracking, what’s next?
00:40:04 - Most memorable tracking story
00:46:44 - Realistic practice - shooting your rifle
00:53:59 - Iron sights vs. scopes

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Ep. 387: My Food Breakdown for A Backcountry Hunt - Gear Talk Series Aug 23, 2024

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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 else.

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Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:49 - Food System Strategies for Backcountry Hunts

00:02:49 - Breakfast Choices for High Energy - Heather's Choice Buckwheat Breakfast (use code eastmeetswest for free shipping on Heather's Choice meals) or Peak Refuel Breakfast Skillet, MTN Ops Ignite and Hydrate packets, MTN Ops Biotics and Multivitamin (use code BEAU for 20% off MTN Ops products

00:04:11 - Daily Snacking and Nutritional Needs - ProBar Meal, Heather's Choice Packaroons, Amazon Happy Belly Tropical Trail Mix, FATTY 2 oz meat stick, ProBar Protein Bars, Justin's Chocolate Hazelnut butter, Justin's Dark chocolate peanut butter cups

00:04:21 - Special Dietary Considerations

00:06:11 - Dinner Options for Sustained Energy - Heather's Choice Dinners

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Ep. 386: The Best Dates (and Times) for Deer Hunting Rut Funnels in 2024 with Matt Upgren // Northern Forest Whitetail Aug 20, 2024

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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 locations, the best dates to hunt for mature bucks, the most active times of the day for buck movement, staying alert on all day sits, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:39 - Background
00:09:01 - Terrain and Vegetation in the Big Woods of northern Minnesota
00:12:41 - The Importance of Doe Family Groups and Rut Funnels
00:21:39 - Hunting Season and the Impact of Timber Wolves
00:26:06 - The Unique Experience of Hunting in a Remote Deer Camp
00:35:54 - Analyzing Trail Camera Data for Hunting Strategies
00:49:47 - Analyzing Deer Movement Patterns
01:03:55 - The Best Times of the Day to Hunt for Bucks
01:14:43 - The Importance of Staying Alert in a Tree stand
01:21:17 - Finding a Balance Between Grinding and Recharging
01:25:07 - Using Historical Data to Increase Hunting Success

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Ep. 385: September Elk Hunting Clothing System - Gear Talk Aug 16, 2024

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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 Montana.

Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com with the subject line saying Gear Talk.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:49 - Introduction to Elk Hunting Gear

00:02:15 - Base Layer Essentials - SITKA Merino 120

00:07:10 - Active Mid Layer Choices - SITKA Intercept Hoody or Ambient 75

00:08:22 - Windproof and Insulation Layers - SITKA Intercept pants, Jetstream Vest, and Kelvin Aerolite Jacket

00:11:04 - Rain Gear and Accessories - SITKA Dewpoint Jacket and Pants, Merino beanie, Merino gloves, Jetstream beanie, EMW x SITKA trucker hat

00:12:31 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Ep. 384: Habits of the MOST Successful Elk Hunters with Zach Bowhay Aug 13, 2024

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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 the characteristics of the best elk hunters are, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:52 - The Growing Interest in Whitetail Hunting Among Western Hunters
00:14:54 - Challenges of Obtaining Elk Tags in Idaho
00:25:34 - Managing Populations and Balancing Opportunity and Experience
00:31:09 - Adapting Tactics for Success in Changing Hunting Landscapes
00:34:26 - Adaptability and Continuous Learning
00:44:55 - The Importance of Putting in the Time and Effort
00:48:30 - The Mental Aspect of Elk Hunting: Grit and Perseverance
00:53:46 - Preparation and Controlling the Controllables
01:05:40 - The Value of Familiar Spots and Exploring New Areas
01:13:03 - The Value of Learning Different Hunting Techniques
01:19:33 - Understanding Elk Behavior for Successful Spot and Stalk Hunts
01:25:34 - The Importance of Having a Plan and Being Adaptable
01:34:58 - Building a Network of Reliable Hunting Partners

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