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Ep. 371: My 2024 Hunting Bow Build! Hoyt RX-8 - Gear Talk Series Jun 21, 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 10 to 20-minute bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete Hoyt RX-8 bow build.

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.

Beau Martonik's 2024 Bow Build

- Hoyt RX-8 28" draw and 70lb limbs - Bourbon color

- Dialed Arxos 3V Sight - Whiskey color with orange dial

- QAD/Hoyt Ultra Rest MX-2

- Hoyt Superlite 2-piece 6 arrow quiver for western hunting, Superlite QD 4 arrow quiver for whitetail

- Hoyt 2.25" front stabilizer

- Hoyt 6" rear stabilizer with SL Adaptor

- Hoyt Go-stix 2.0

- Hamskea Raptor Peep 3/16"

- Iron Will - Easton Axis Arrows - 300 spine

- Iron Will SB Wide 125 for whitetail and SB125 for big game - Broadheads

- Release - Nock on Nock2it for big game and Spot Hogg Wise Guy for whitetails

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Ep. 370: The Perfect Hunting Arrow Setup: Vanes, Arrows, Components with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters Jun 18, 2024

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Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will. Bill has exclusively bow hunted for the last 15 years and is an engineer by trade. They discuss Bill’s 2023 hunting season, arrow weights, nocks, choosing the right arrow, a university study on arrow fletchings for broadhead flight, bow tuning, and everything in between to make sure you are shooting the arrow setup to help you be the most lethal in the field.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:43 - Introduction to Bill Vanderheyden
00:05:42 - Recap of Bill's Hunting Season
00:16:06 - Challenges and Humbling Moments in Bow Hunting
00:34:47 - Choosing the Right Hunting Arrow
00:35:55 - Importance of Durable Fixed Blade Broadheads
00:36:53 - Optimal Arrow Weight and Broadhead Considerations
00:39:11 - Front Weight and Total Arrow Weight
00:41:41 - The Impact of Arrow Speed
00:47:08 - The Importance of Strong Arrow Components
00:48:46 - Back of the Arrow Considerations
00:51:23 - Ensuring Arrow Straightness and Spine Consistency
00:54:14 - Importance of the Knock Design
00:54:49 - Pros and Cons of Lighted Nocks
00:57:53 - Selection of Easton Axis for Custom Arrow Builds
01:02:55 - Quality Control Among Major Arrow Companies
01:04:36 - Aluminum vs. Steel components
01:05:46 - Broadheads and Chance
01:16:13 - Checking Bow Tune
01:16:43 - Checking Arrow Tune

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Ep. 369: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2024 with Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters Jun 11, 2024

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On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss the 2024 Pennsylvania Elk application season, elk scouting, trail cameras, habitat management, elk hunting experiences, and the elk tag application process. The discussion also delves into the use of bonus points, the archery season, and the dynamics of elk hunting in different zones.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:02 - Pennsylvania Elk Application Season and Scouting
00:06:09 - Trail Cameras and Habitat Management
00:16:21 - Elk Hunting Experiences and Tag Application Process
00:55:55 - Client Satisfaction and the Measure of a Successful Hunt
00:59:19 - Last-Minute Success
01:01:03 - Navigating Pennsylvania Elk Zones: Personal Preferences and Mobility Considerations
01:06:47 - The Elk Hunting Application Process: Zone Preferences and Fallback Choices
01:22:38 - Research and E-Scouting for Elk Hunts: Planning and Preparation
01:27:04 - The Impact of Social Media on Hunting Businesses

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Ep. 368: Building the Physical Conditioning House for Hunting Anywhere with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule Jun 04, 2024

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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 the importance of conditioning and training for hunting, focusing on the differences between aerobic and anaerobic systems, recovery, and injury prevention. The conversation covers the concept of the conditioning house, heart rate training, age and physical performance, and the Backcountry Ready Summer Program.

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:50 - Understanding the Aerobic and Anaerobic Systems for Hunting Conditioning
00:19:56 - Building a Strong Recovery System for Sustained Energy and Faster Recovery
00:34:44 - Training Focus and Quality for Injury Prevention and Improved Performance
00:38:15 - The Physical Demands of Turkey Hunting and the Importance of Efficient Movement and Recovery
00:39:38 - Strength Training for Hunting: Endurance Techniques and Training Methods
00:51:29 - Intentional Learning and Application in Hunting
01:02:41 - Self-Analysis and Addressing Weaknesses
01:08:46 - Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Fitness and Hunting
01:10:46 - Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:11:27 - The Conditioning House Concept: Optimizing Physical Performance
01:15:42 - Understanding Heart Rate Training for Effective Workouts
01:29:07 - Age and Physical Performance: Debunking Myths and Embracing Training
01:31:35 - The Backcountry Ready Summer Program: A Path to Hunting Fitness

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Ep. 367: Low Spots, Vegetation Edges, & Herbicide Spray Timber Cuts in Flat Big Woods with Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller May 28, 2024

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to dissect an area of flat big woods that Beau has hunted in the past, while talking about predicting bedding areas, herbicide spray logging cuts, low spots for mature bucks, rut funnels, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:15 - Who’s the better whitetail scouter - Mountain Man Joe or THE Johnny Stewart?
00:10:15 - Analyzing flat big woods terrain
00:14:09 - Trying to locate a monster 9 point Beau had on camera
00:17:30 - Bring your buddy to your area
00:21:29 - Second guessing where a buck is bedding
00:25:40 - Rut funnel between 2 clear cuts
00:29:11 - Herbicide spray clear cuts
00:38:59 - E-scouting after boots on the ground
00:43:50 - Dissecting an area on a micro level

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Ep. 366: Searching for THAT Buck on Trail Camera with Joe Martonik and Justin Mueller May 21, 2024

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to find a buck Beau has on camera, working backwards from a thermal hub community scrape, analyzing buck bedding, the holy grail community scrape, tying a spot together, looking for the next world-class buck, learning to be efficient with your time, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Justin retires the Impala, Beau’s Tundra Update
00:11:56 - Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series is back!
00:14:05 - I got a buck on camera, what do I do next?
00:19:25 - How the area lays out
00:23:05 - Working outward from the community scrape in the thermal hub
00:32:50 - Finding an early-season buck bed
00:34:57 - Finding the big woods food sources
00:37:15 - The holy grail community scrape
00:46:05 - Tying the spot together finding a big bed near the scrape
00:55:25 - Clustering trail cameras
00:56:45 - Looking for the next mystical, world-class buck
01:01:43 - Learning to be efficient
01:05:05 - Joe’s next 170”?
01:08:35 - Avoiding deer season burnout

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Ep. 365: The Biggest Controversy Dividing Pennsylvania Hunters - The Saturday Deer Season Opener with Becca Latini and Jennifer Guerriero May 14, 2024

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Beau Martonik is joined by Becca Latini and Jennifer Guerriero. The change of the opening day of rifle season in Pennsylvania from Monday to Saturday has been one of the most polarizing and controversial issues. They discuss deer camp traditions, what happened with the opener change, impacts on small business owners, hunter surveys, dissecting the numbers, proposed solutions, how to voice your opinion and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:10 - Becca Latini background and deer camp traditions
00:11:55 - Jennifer Guerriero background and deer camp traditions
00:14:20 - The most important things you need in a deer camp
00:24:20 - Benefits of deer camp for youth
00:27:40 - Most memorable stories from deer camp
00:33:37 - Anyone can get good at hunting
00:35:30 - PA Deer season opener changed from Monday to Saturday in 2019
00:40:10 - How the deer season opener change impacted Jennifer
00:42:50 - Did the Saturday opener positively affect women?
00:46:40 - Impact on small businesses in rural areas
00:48:40 - “This just doesn’t feel fun anymore”
00:50:22 - Youth hunter retention
00:54:06 - Does the change affect wildlife conservation?
00:59:35 - Hunter surveys
01:01:53 - Dissecting the numbers on tag sale increases - Jennifer's video
01:06:55 - Proposed solutions
01:16:00 - What you can do to voice your opinion

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Ep. 364: Choosing the RIGHT Hunting Knife for the Job w/ John Pantuso and Tom Taylor // Case Knives May 07, 2024

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Beau Martonik is joined by Tom Taylor and John Pantuso of Case Knives. Beau visited the Case factory in Bradford, PA to see where the iconic knives are made by the hands of American workers. They discuss 135 years of knife manufacturing, why you should always carry a pocket knife, different types of knife blade profiles and materials, field sharpening knives, go-to hunting knives, and much more!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:42 - Introduction at Zippo & Case Headquarters
00:08:48 - Handcrafted Variance in Case Knives
00:13:46 - John's Hunting Heritage and Career Path
00:21:03 - Modern Designs in Knife Making
00:22:11 - Tom's Outdoor Roots and Hunting Traditions
00:29:02 - Carrying a Pocket Knife
00:29:55 - Unexpected Uses of a Pocket Knife
00:31:28 - Importance of Pocket Knives
00:33:47 - Blade Types for Different Applications
00:38:01 - Traditional Knife Patterns
00:40:20 - Different Blade Shapes and Types
00:42:36 - Handle Materials and Types
00:46:22 - Blade Materials and Their Uses
00:50:59 - Sharpening in the Field
00:55:48 - Knife Versatility and Preparation
01:03:34 - Emphasis on Preparedness
01:08:04 - Case Warranty and Guarantee
01:09:46 - American-Made Quality and Lifetime Guarantee

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Ep. 363: 3 Gobblers in 3 Days! West Virginia Turkey Hunt Breakdown with The Untamed Apr 30, 2024

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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton, Zack Marcum, and Cole Booth of The Untamed. They spent 5 days running the mountains of southern West Virginia hunting turkeys and ended up with 3 gobblers. They discuss aggressive run and gunning, Zack’s white-winged Tom, tactics for turkey hunting steep mountains, Beau and Josh’s double, and much more! You can watch the 3 part series from this hunt on the Untamed's YouTube channel here!

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00:00:00 - Intro
00:06:57 - Cole Booth introduction and what it was like interning with The Hunting Public
00:16:51 - What it’s like Turkey hunting in Southern West Virginia
00:19:31 - Aggressive run-and-gunning
00:31:14 - Re-hashing the first few days of hunting - Zack’s white-winged Tom
00:43:22 - Why they rarely use a turkey call when located birds
00:51:48 - Sounds travel funky in steep terrain
01:03:01 - Doubled up on gobblers
01:17:08 - Taco Bell talk
01:19:31 - Sustainable turkey hunting and populations

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