East Meets West Hunt
Episodes
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...
Ep. 387: My Food Breakdown for A Backcountry Hunt - Gear Talk Series
23 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. 386: The Best Dates (and Times) for Deer Hunting Rut Funnels in 2024 with Matt Upgren // Northern Forest Whitetail
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep. 385: September Elk Hunting Clothing System - Gear Talk
16 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. 384: Habits of the MOST Successful Elk Hunters with Zach Bowhay
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 chall...
Ep. 383: Best Hunting Saddles of 2024 - What I Use - Gear Talk
09 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. 382: Patterning Big Bucks Without Knowing Exactly Where He Beds with Paul Putera
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native, Paul Putera. Paul finds consistent success in the mountains, the big woods, and th...
Ep. 381: DON'T DIE! Backcountry First Aid Kits for Hunting - Gear Talk Series
02 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. 380: Hunting Big Mule Deer Bucks Where Others Aren’t with Brad Brooks // Argali
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Martonik is joined by Brad Brooks of Argali. Brad is a backcountry hunter, seasoned rock climber, business owner, and obsessed with chasing big m...
Ep. 379: How I Stayed Dry and Warm in Alaska Moose Hunting - Backcountry Clothing System - Gear Talk Series
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep. 378: Recognizing Spots Where Deer & Elk Live in ANY State, Arizona Hunting Opportunities, and Conservation Issues with John Stallone
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Beau is joined by John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. John moved from New York to Arizona 33 years ago and has hunted just about...
Ep. 377: How to Choose Binoculars for Deer Hunting on Any Budget - Gear Talk Series
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep. 376: Extreme Hunts - Thriving in the Harshest Conditions with Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Martonik is joined by Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake, both professional photographers, and videographers in the hunting industry. These two guys...
Ep. 375: The Hunter's Quest to Go West (Becoming A Proficient Western Hunter) with Hunter McWaters
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Martonik is joined by Hunter McWaters of The Hunter’s Quest. Hunter is a Virginia native who caught the western hunting bug and has learned qui...
Ep. 374: My Top Boots for Deer Hunting - Early, Mid, and Late Season - Gear Talk Series
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep. 373: NDA’s Stance on Deer Management and Hunting Opportunities with Nick Pinizzotto // National Deer Association
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Martonik is joined by Nick Pinizzotto, CEO of the National Deer Association. They spent the morning at Nick’s camp in central Pennsylvania disc...
Ep. 372: Mastering October Buck Beds: Big Woods Hunting Strategies w/ Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen & Rendell Erik
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen, and Rendell Erik. These three guys have shot a ton of great bucks on public land all over the c...
Ep. 371: My 2024 Hunting Bow Build! Hoyt RX-8 - Gear Talk Series
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Ep. 370: The Perfect Hunting Arrow Setup: Vanes, Arrows, Components with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...