East Meets West Hunt

Ep. 486: How We Scout Big Woods with No Habitat Diversity (Real Hunt Breakdown) w/ Just Hunt Club

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Jon Lewis, Eli McArthur, and Justin Mueller from the Just Hunt Club crew after a full day of scouting together in the PA ...

Ep. 485: Old-School Turkey Hunting, Storytelling, and Why It Still Matters with Brent Reaves // Meat Eater

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brent Reaves of MeatEater joins Beau Martonik to talk turkey hunting, storytelling, and why the best parts of hunting have nothing to do with pulling ...

Ep. 484: The Mindset Shift That Led to Two of His Biggest NC Bucks w/ Jacob Lishen

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Jacob Lishen to talk about the mindset shift that helped him kill two of his best North Carolina bucks to date. They disc...

Ep. 483: Deer Habitat, Turkey Hunting & Woodsmanship w/ Catman (Jonathan Boehme)

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik sits down with Jonathan “Catman” Boehme at the NWTF show in Nashville.  They talk through Catman’s background, ...

Ep. 482: What Every Hunter Should Know About Lyme Disease w/ Adam Kristan

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik talks with Adam Kristan about his experience battling Lyme disease and why hunters need to take tick-borne illnesses seriously. Adam sh...

Ep. 481: The Mindset of a DIY Hunter Who Can Get It Done Anywhere w/ Andy May, Johnny Stewart & Joe Miles

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Andy May, Johnny Stewart, and Joe Miles to break down the mindset behind becoming a versatile and efficient DIY hunter. ...

Ep. 480: Build Wealth, Buy Back Time & Hunt More w/ Jeff Bynum

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Jeff Bynum, founder of Financial Outfitters Group, to talk about becoming fiscally fit and building financial structure t...

Ep. 479: Are We Losing the Right to Hunt? Private Land, Public Ground & the Future of Access w/ Mark Kenyon

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau sits down with Mark Kenyon (Wired to Hunt / MeatEater) for an in-depth conversation about th...

Ep. 478: Micro Terrain Features Big Woods Bucks Use Repeatedly (Pt.2) w/ Josh Stewart

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau Martonik and Josh Stewart continue their conversation in part two. Josh shares the full stor...

Ep. 477: Bowhunting Black Bears in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Josh Stewart

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the East Meets West Podcast, Beau Martonik talks with Josh Stewart. Where Josh shares the full story of his recent archery black be...

Ep. 476: No Time to Train? Building Consistency for Busy Hunters w/ Todd Bumgardner // Pack Mule Training Co.

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik talks with Todd Bumgardner of Pack Mule Training Co. about staying consistent with training when time is limited. They discuss realistic...

Ep. 475: Train Slow to Hunt Until You’re 80: Zone 1 & 2 Conditioning with Todd Bumgardner

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik teams up with Todd Bumgardner from Pack Mule Training Co. for a winter ruck as they discuss effective training methods for hunting. Todd...

Ep. 474: Rifles in the Rut? Why PA Hunters Need to Act Before This Becomes Law

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has proposed major changes to the 2026–27 hunting seasons — and this is the window where hunter feedback matters....

Ep. 473: Limited Time, Big Results: Zack Robb’s Two Giant Virginia Mountain Bucks

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik, Zack Robb, and Johnny Stewart connect at the ATA show to talk about Zack’s successful season in the Virginia mountains. Zack had limi...

Ep. 472: 2026 Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp is HERE!

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik outlines the 2026 Mountain Buck Scouting Camp, a two-day event for hunting enthusiasts focused on improving big woods scouting skills. R...

Ep. 471: 30+ Years of Learning WHY Mature Bucks Do What They Do — Johnny Stewart’s Best Season Ever

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik reconnects with Johnny Stewart, a seasoned public land hunter who shares his insights on pursuing whitetail deer across multiple states....

Ep. 470: Make 2026 Your BEST Year Ever! Self-Reflection and Goal Planning

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik reflects on the past hunting year while setting measurable goals for 2026. He analyzes his successes and challenges, emphasizing the imp...

Ep. 469: Late-Season Decisions That Killed My Ohio Buck - Hunt Recap

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik recaps his 2025 Ohio gun season, which led to shooting a great buck with his muzzleloader. Beau shares his history with Ohio hunting, a ...

Ep. 468: Tracking, Still-Hunting, and Following Buck Sign in the Snow w/ Connor Schellong

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik chats with Connor Schellong, a hunter from New Hampshire, about the intricacies of tracking, still-hunting, and pursuing whitetail deer ...

Ep. 467: Maturing as a Hunter and Building Dialed Archery w/ Scott Bakken

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik speaks with Scott Bakken, hunting guide and co-founder of Dialed Archery. They explore Scott’s journey into the world of archery, the ...

Ep. 466: The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Hunting Leases - West Virginia Hunt Recap w/ Jason Redd & Ryan Luckadoo

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down at deer camp with Jason Redd and Ryan Luckadoo from Timber Ninja Outdoors for a wide-open conversation about the chaos, lesson...

Ep. 465: The Keys to Conquering More in Hunting, Life, & Business w/ Trevor Farnes // MTN OPS

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik speaks with Trevor Farnes, co-founder of MTN OPS, at the Conquer Summit event back in July. This episode is aimed at discussing personal...

Ep. 464: Land of the Giants - Iowa Hunt Recap w/ Thomas Clements

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik talks with filmmaker Thomas Clements about their shared exhilarating week of whitetail hunting in Iowa. They reflect on the different la...

Ep. 463: Quebec Moose Hunt Success: Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream in the North - Pt 2 w/ Joe & Kurt Martonik

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik, his brother Kurt, and dad Joe recount their unforgettable moose hunting experience in Quebec. Kurt discusses his passion for moose hunt...

Ep. 462: Live from Wet Foot Island - Quebec Moose Hunt Recap - Pt 1 w/ Derek Testerman

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is with Derek Testerman, recording from their glassing/calling spot on a small island while moose hunting in Canada. Derek is a photogra...

Ep. 461: The Second Half of the Rut: Why It’s the Best Time to Kill a Mature Buck w/ Nathan Killen & Jason Redd

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik hits the Appalachian Mountains with Nathan Killen and Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors to talk about scouting and hunting tactics dur...

Ep. 460: Big Woods Rut Hunting Tactics | Ground Game, Calling & November Strategies - Pt 2 w/ Mason, Mike, & Joe Martonik

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with his cousin Mason, Uncle Mike, and his dad Joe Martonik to talk about rut hunting in the Big Woods. The crew dives into No...

Ep. 459: My 6 Rules for Hunting the Whitetail Rut

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the best time of year for whitetail hunters — the rut. But as exciting as it is, most of it’s a grind. In this episode, I’m breaking down...

Ep. 458: First Sit Pennsylvania Buck Down! | Mid-October to Rut Tactics in the Big Woods w/ Mason, Mike, & Joe Martonik

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by his cousin Mason, Uncle Mike, and his dad, Joe. Beau begins by telling the story of his first-sit mid-October Pennsylvania ...

Ep. 457: My Rut Layering System for All-Day Whitetail Sits | SITKA Gear

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik breaks down his complete rut layering system for long, cold, all-day whitetail hunts. He shares how he builds warmth without bulk—star...

Ep. 456: Mastering the Scrape Game: Pre-Rut and Rut Tactics w/ Bill Thompson // Spartan Forge

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik reconnects with Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, to dive deep into the science and strategy of hunting over scrapes. Bill has sp...

Ep. 455: 50+ Years of Bowhunting Whitetails | Woodsmanship w/ Alan Altizer

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with legendary bowhunter Alan Altizer to dive into five decades of lessons learned chasing mature whitetails. Allan shares tim...

Ep. 454: Early Season Nebraska Deer Camp - Hunt Recap!

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik heads to Nebraska for an early-season deer camp with Thomas & Nate Krick (Identical Draw), Ben Dettamanti (Shed Crazy), Joel Burham (Whi...

Ep. 453: What Deer Eat, Habitat That Holds Deer, and Hunting in Pennsylvania with Kenny Kane

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik chats with Kenny Kane, president of Generations Forestry, about the relationship between forestry management and deer hunting. Kenny sha...

Ep. 452: Bullet Selection, Big Game Stories & The Hunting Lifestyle w/ Dale Evans // Barnes Bullets

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau Martonik sits down with Dale Evans from Barnes Bullets during the Total Archery Challenge in...

Ep. 451: SCALE to Become a Better Hunter in 2025

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With each new hunting season comes fresh goals — but success requires more than ambition. In this episode, Beau Martonik explains how Alex Hormozi’...

Ep. 450: Whitetail Research: Unlocking Mature Buck Daylight Patterns with Thermal Drones

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Derrick Dixon, the creator of the Whitetail Research YouTube channel, to dive into how thermal drones are changing the wa...

Ep. 449: September Whitetail Hunting in Big Ag Country w/ Thomas Krick // Identical Draw

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Thomas Krick from Identical Draw to talk about strategies for chasing whitetails during the September early season in agr...

Ep. 448: My Early Season Whitetail Layering System | Sitka Gear Breakdown (2025)

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik shares his complete early-season whitetail hunting kit, covering everything from Sitka Equinox Guard insect-repellent layers to active i...

Ep. 447: Archery Elk Hunting: Gear, Grit, and Lessons from the Backcountry w/ Trevor Stewart & Christian Schauf // Uncharted Supply Co

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik sits down with Christian Schaaf and Trevor Stewart from Uncharted Supply Co. to dive deep into the world of backcountry elk hunting. Tre...

Ep. 446: Mastering Wind & Thermals in Hill Country Whitetail Hunting | Mountain Buck Scouting Series

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding how wind and thermals work in the hill country can make or break your deer hunting success. In this video, Beau Martonik and the crew br...

Ep. 445: How to Make Wild Game Taste Incredible (Field to Feist) w/ Gunnar Emberg // The Hungry Huntsman

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik speaks with Gunnar Emberg, the Hungry Huntsman, who combines his passion for hunting with gourmet cooking. Gunnar emphasizes the ethical...

Ep. 444: Behind the Bow - Hoyt Archery w/ Evan Williams & Jeremy Eldredge

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik visits Hoyt's headquarters with Evan Williams and Jeremy Eldredge. Jeremy reflects on his 21-year journey at Hoyt, highlighting the stro...

Ep. 443: The Most Comprehensive Hunting Arrow Study Ever Done! The Arrow Ballistics Study w/ James Yates

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik chats with James Yates about hunting, gear optimization, and his Arrow Ballistic Study. They dive into everything that was included in t...

Ep. 442: Hurricane Helene, Manufacturing Hell, and Timber Ninja’s 2025 Mobile Hunting Gear Lineup w/ Jason Redd

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik welcomes back Jason Redd, founder of Timber Ninja Outdoors. They discuss the history of Timber Ninja and the journey of...

Ep. 441: 8 Vegetation Features You MUST Know for E-Scouting Whitetails | Mountain Buck Scouting Series

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik walks through his top 8 vegetation features to identify on a map and why it's essential to know them as a hunter. Deer hunting for big ...

Ep. 440: Stay Warm, Dry, and Comfortable Whitetail Hunting w/ John Barklow

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik talks with John Barklow from Sitka Gear. John spent 26 years in the Navy, with a significant portion of his service foc...

Ep. 439: 9 Terrain Features You MUST Know for E-Scouting Whitetails | Mountain Buck Scouting Series

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deer hunting for big woods mountain bucks can be some of the most difficult hunting there is for whitetails. In this video series, Beau Martonik break...

Ep. 438: MATURE BUCK STRATEGIES for Pressured BIG WOODS Whitetails w/ Michael Perry & Johnny Stewart

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik talks with Michael Perry, author of Deer Hunting Secrets to taking Mature Bucks on Public Lands, and Johnny Stewart, su...

Ep. 437: How Scrapes and Synthetic Scents Affect Deer Hunting in the Big Woods w/ Kevin Vistisen

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik talks with Kevin Vistisen from Deer Hunter Podcast and Deer Hunter Synthetics. He elaborates on the science behind synt...

Ep. 436: Common Archery Mistakes and the FUTURE of Archery Country w/ Tyler Vanderkolk

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Tyler Vanderkolk. In this episode, they discuss Tyler’s journey with Archery Country, an archery shop in Austin, Texas, a...

Ep. 435: Effective Mobile Hunting Gear Setups, Summer Prep, and Early Season Whitetails w/ Jace Allen

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Jace Allen, a strategic and surgical whitetail hunter who has had a ton of success in the early and late seasons. They focu...

Ep. 434: BLACK BEAR Hunting in CANADA - Hunt Recap! w/ the Spartan Forge Crew

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik is joined by the entire Spartan Forge crew, including Bill Thompson, Johnny Stewart, Hunter Rud, Gunnar Emberg (The Hun...

Ep. 433: Georges St-Pierre's Warrior Mindset Principles for Success in Hunting, Business, and Life

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik speaks with Georges St-Pierre, arguably the best pound-for-pound UFC and MMA fighter of all time, about his newfound pa...

The Ultimate Whitetail Gear Giveaway, Mountain Man Joe Film Launch, & New Gear

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik shares a few quick, but important updates with everyone! Mountain Man Joe Film Launch - 8pm EST on YouTube WIN The Ultimate Whi...

Ep. 432: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2025 w/ Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Beau Martonik reconnects with Brian Hale from Elk County Outfitters. They explore the intricacies of elk hunting regulations in Penns...

Ep. 431: Elk Hunting Strategies THAT WORK for Over 30 Years! w/ Donnie Drake // Elk 101

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Donnie Drake, of Elk 101, to talk about Donnie’s journey in elk hunting. They discuss the importance of personal struggle...

Ep. 430: The Future of Pennsylvania Hunting - 2025 Regulation Changes w/ Steve Smith // PA Game Commission

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They talk about his hunting journey and the evolution ...

Ep. 429: Hunting Pressured Bucks Where EVERYTHING is THICK w/ Joe Miles

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Miles, who has over 30+ years of bowhunting whitetails throughout North America. Joe transitioned from youth hunting ex...

Ep. 428: PREDICT This Fall's Whitetail Rut by Studying Fawns Right Now!

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most hunters want to know, "When should I take off work to hunt the rut?" Well, paying attention to fawns right now and historical doe data can help ...

Ep. 427: Methods for Successfully Hunting Quiet Gobblers in the Mountains w/ Josh Ilderton & Mack Mella // The Untamed

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Mack Mella of The Untamed, who talk about their recent hunting experiences in the rugged mountains of Wes...

Ep. 426: From Tech Hacker to Adirondack Buck Hunter! w/ Mike Zusman

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Mike Zusman on an incredible journey as he trades in his keyboard for a rifle, going from a tech hacker to an Adirondack bu...

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

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 agric...

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

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by West Virginia native Luke Humphreys. Luke has sent in multiple Mountain Buck Monday submissions of big mountain bucks, incl...

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

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, humor...

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

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter and Doctor of Physical Therapy Meredith Powroznik. Traditional bowhunting is a family tradition for M...

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

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactica...

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

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

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

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by wilderness hunting guide, and elk hunting guru, Cliff Gray. We discuss Cliff’s journey into outfitting, common failures w...

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

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 outd...

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

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia native and mountain whitetail hunter, Zack Robb. Zack is consistently successful hunting whitetails and recently s...

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

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by forestry expert Kenny Kane of Generation’s Forestry. We discuss the importance of forest management in sustaining deer po...

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

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ru...

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

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

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

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

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

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by John Royer of Leatherwood Outdoors. John is known for his traditional flintlock muzzleloader hunting in Pennsylvania, among...

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

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 succ...

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

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

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

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 succe...

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

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

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

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ad...

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

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 co...

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

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by the western mountain man, Troy Pottenger. Troy has arguably killed more Boone & Crocket mountain bucks than anyone. They di...

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

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He breaks down his 2024 Pennsylvania archery season, which was filled with encount...

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

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania native, and rut hunting extraordinaire, Ryan Glitsky. Ryan has found consistent success hunting rutting mounta...

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

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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”...

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

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

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

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 groun...

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

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter, Chris Parrino. Chris has traveled the US and Canada, chasing adventure with a stickbow. They discuss...

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

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain...

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

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

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

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beau Martonik is joined by legendary Adirondack tracker, Joe DiNitto. Joe has spent his lifetime tracking bucks in the snow in vast wilderness areas t...