East Meets West Hunt

Ep. 087: Sunday Hunting and Public Land with Bryan Burhans / PA Game Commission and Clint Campbell / Truth from the Stand

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I am joined by Bryan Burhans, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and co-hosti...

Ep. 086: DIY Whitetail Hunting, Buck Fever and Target Panic with Andy May

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I'm joined by avid whitetail bowhunter and Michigan resident, Andy May. Andy reached out to me to...

Ep. 085: Elk Hunting - Meat Care, Camp Selection, Weather Conditions and Gear with Josh Boyd

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I'm joined by Josh Boyd. Josh was on the show back in February talking about hunting mountain whi...

Ep. 084: Built for the Backcountry with Jeff Ellis / Jakt Gear

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Jeff Ellis, founder of Jakt Gear. Jeff grew up in the midwest and found a way to ...

Ep. 083: Glassing, Spotting and Stalking Bucks and Bulls with Clint Casper

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I'm joined by my good friend, Clint Casper and we dive into all things glassing, and spot and sta...

Ep. 082: Overcoming Obstacles and Being Successful on a DIY Elk Hunt with Corey Jacobsen / Elk 101

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I'm joined by Corey Jacobsen of Elk 101 who is back again to talk about elk hunting. This time we...

Ep: 081: Elk Hunting Lessons, Iron Will Broadheads and Products with Bill Vanderheyden

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I'm joined by Bill Vanderheyden of Iron Will Outfitters. We start off with discussing the transit...

Ep. 080: Public Land Archery Antelope and Iowa Whitetail Hunting with John Mulligan

13 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I'm joined by a friend of mine, John Mulligan. John is the owner of Johnny Utah Creative and the ...

Ep. 079: Hunt Budgeting, Utah OTC, and Landowner Tags with Ben Dettamanti / Shed Crazy

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Ben Dettamanti, creator of Shed Crazy. Ben and I start off by talking about his l...

Ep. 078: Backcountry Hunting Nutrition with Shaun Durkee

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Shaun Durkee of Alpen Fuel. Shaun and I talk all about backcountry nutrition and ...

Ep. 077: Aggressive Elk and Whitetail Hunting Tactics with Les Welch

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, I’m joined by Les Welch to talk about getting aggressive with elk and whitetail hunting tactics...

Ep. 076: The Hunting Photographer with Zack Boughton

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Zack Boughton of the Hunting Photographer. Recently, I enrolled in Zack's course with Steven Drake, called the Hunting ...

Ep. 075: Performance Gear, Arrows and Cornhole with Sarah Laughter

16 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I’m joined by Sarah Laughter - Easton Archery employee, Sitka Gear ambassador and ranked cornhole athlete. Sarah and I sat down at t...

Ep. 074: Planning a DIY Alaskan Adventure Hunt with Abe Henderson

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I’m joined by Abe Henderson of Alaska DIY to talk about breaking down the barriers of planning and going on DIY Alaskan hunts. This ...

Ep. 073: Destination Whitetail: Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska with Alex Comstock

02 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Comstock of Whitetail DNA to talk about hunting whitetails in Minnesota, North Dakota and Nebraska. Alex is a free...

Ep. 072: Saddle Hunting in the Mountains with Greg Godfrey

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m talking with Greg Godrey of Tethrd to talk about tree saddles. Tree saddles can be really beneficial for those of us that are m...

Ep. 071: Fill Your Elk Tag Every Year with Cody Rich

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by the original mustache podcaster and elk hunter, Cody Rich. Cody has been sharpening his elk hunting skills for many yea...

Ep. 070: The Public Land Nomad with Sam Soholt

13 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by freelance photographer, hunter and amateur bus driver, Sam Soholt. Sam and I have been talking about podcasting since b...

Ep. 069: How to Beat Target Panic with Brady Miller

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Brady Miller of GoHunt to talk about target panic. Brady shares with us his struggles with target panic and his entire ...

Ep. 068: Mindset of a Champion with Corey Anderson

04 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by top 10 UFC fighter and hunter, Corey Anderson. Corey is one of those guys who will outwork just about anyone and does...

Ep. 067: Physical Conditioning and Elk Hunting Gear with Corey Jacobsen

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined again by Corey Jacobsen of Elk 101 to get into a couple more sections of his University of Elk Hunting online course. He t...

Ep. 066: Gear Breakdown for a September Elk Hunt with Mark Huelsing

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by Mark Huelsing of Exo Mountain Gear. Mark is a midwestern guy that has learned how to make it happen in the backcountr...

Ep. 065: OTC Mule Deer and Arizona Hunting Opportunities with Big Chino Outfitters

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by JP Vicente of Big Chino Outfitters to talk about hunting opportunities in Arizona. I don't know about you, but I've alw...

Ep. 064: Time to Go Wild with Brad Luttrell

05 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Brad Luttrell, the CEO and Co-Founder of GoWild. I was a guest on Brad's own Restless Native podcast a few months ago....

Ep. 063: First Elk Hunt, Ground Grizzlies and Archery Strong with Christian Williams

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Christian Williams of Archery Strong. I've known Christian for quite awhile now, and he is one of the most determined, ...

Ep. 062: Turkey Talk - Farm Country to Texas Rios with Rick Maxson and Alec Nebel

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Rick Maxson and Alec Nebel to talk farm country turkeys and Rick's recent Texas Rio Grande Turkey hunt. This show is fu...

Ep. 061: Be a Maven with Mike Lilygren and Cade Maestas

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Mike Lilygren and Cade Maestas of Maven Optics at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We discu...

Ep. 060: Turkey Hunting in the Appalachian Mountains with Jake Stanisch

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Jake Stanisch from the Elevate Your Game Radio podcast. Jake is a turkey hunting addict and is consistently getting it ...

Ep. 059: Becoming One as a Hunting Community and 2019 G5/Prime Archery Products with Ryan Silver

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by a repeat guest who works for G5 Outdoors/Prime Archery, Ryan Silver. Ryan is one of those guys that is always fun to be...

Ep. 058: Spring Bear, Hunting Partners and Adventure Hunting with Team Bad Decision

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Travis Greenwood and Scott Daniels of Washingston state and Team Bad Decision. I met these two guys in the backcountry ...

Ep. 057: Hunter, Outdoors Podcaster & Writer - Restless Native SWAPCAST BONUS EPISODE

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this BONUS episode, I'm a guest on Brad Luttrell's Restless Native podcast to talk about my journey in starting this podcast, getting into outdoor ...

Ep. 056: Mountain Buck/Elk Shed Scouting Trip and Being Extraordinary with Clint Casper

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by a Midwestern whitetail genius, adventure bowhunter, and Outdoor Writer Clint Casper as he made the trip to Pennsylvania...

Ep. 055: Farming, Ranching and Hunting with Alex Templeton

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Templeton, a farmer, rancher and you guessed it, a hunter from small town Missouri. Alex is a great ambassador for...

Ep. 054: Planning a DIY Elk Hunt with Corey Jacobsen

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Corey Jacobsen of Elk 101 to discuss planning a Do-It-Yourself elk hunt from ground zero for new elk hunter and experie...

Ep. 053: Spring Mountain Buck Scouting with Johnny Stewart and Greg Litzinger

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by accomplished public land whitetail hunters, Johnny Stewart and Greg Litzinger. These guys joined me for an overnight sc...

Ep. 052: Hunting Mountain Whitetails in the West with Josh Boyd

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Josh Boyd who is an accomplished mountain hunter from whitetails, elk and beyond, and a regular contributor to Rokslide...

Ep. 051: Blood Origins with Robbie Kroger

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Robbie Kroger who is a native South African who is now rooted in Mississippi. Robbie started Blood Origins when he didn...

Ep. 050: Tennessee Mountain Hunting with Damon Bungard

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Damon Bungard, the Product/Brand Manager for Orion Coolers/Jackson Kayak/Orion Kennels. Damon brings a diverse backgrou...

Ep. 049: Into High Country with Jason Matzinger

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by award winning film and television producer, Jason Matzinger. Jason is the host of the television show on the Sportsman ...

Ep. 047: Born and Raised Outdoors with Trent Fisher and Kody Kellom

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Trent Fisher and Kody Kellom of Born and Raised Outdoors. We talked all things elk hunting and Born and Raised Outdoors...

Ep. 046: Public Land Whitetail Tactics with Johnny Stewart

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by friend and proven public land whitetail hunter, Johnny Stewart. Out of all of the whitetail hunters I've met over the...

Ep. 045: 2019 Sitka Gear Big Game System and Elk Hunting with John Barklow

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by John Barklow, Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear, once again to talk about the new 2019 Sitka Gear Big Game syst...

Ep. 044: The Silent Fanatic - 2019 Sitka Gear Whitetail System

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by Chris Derrick (Sitka Whitetail Product Manager), Eric Gilmore (Sitka Product Developer), Jim Hole Jr. (Sitka Athlete ...

Ep. 043: DIY Hunting in Alaska with John Whipple

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by John Whipple, of 60th Parallel Adventures while sitting next to a glacier in the backcountry of Alaska during the Hea...

Ep. 042: Total Archery Challenge with Sean DeGrey

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by Sean DeGrey, Owner and Founder of the Total Archery Challenge. We recorded this episode back in June at the Total Arc...

Ep. 041: A High Country Obsession and Severe Altitude Sickness with Mason Martonik and Michael Paladino

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by my cousin, Mason Martonik and one of my best friends, Michael Paladino to talk about how hunting the high country has...

Ep. 040: Chasing the Dream with Allie D'Andrea, Nick Berger and Marta Dozzi

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by Allie D’Andrea, Nick Berger and Marta Dozzi at their camp in northern Pennsylvania. We talked about how all 3 of th...

Ep. 039: Hunting Traditions and Photography with Jason Mears

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by Jason Mears, who is an avid whitetail hunter and Sitka Gear Whitetail Ambassador. Jason and I sat around a fire at hi...

Ep. 038: Hunt Like a Nomad - James Baroud USA Offroad Tents

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by Craig Davidson of James Baroud USA Offroad Tents to discuss their rooftop tents and how they can be used for adventur...

Ep. 037: Capturing the Adventure with Micah Ness

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by outdoor film producer and photographer Micah Ness of Silverline Films. Micah and I recorded the podcast on the Heathe...

Ep. 036: Hunting Experienced Whitetails with Jim Hole Jr.

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m joined by a legend in the whitetail community, Jim Hole Jr. who put the Bow Zone in Alberta on the map in the 1990’s for gian...

Ep. 035: Mountain Buck Strategies with Wild at Heart Outdoors

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw in Kelly's house to discuss one of my favorite topics; mountain bucks. These guys are w...

Ep. 034: Wild at Heart - Finding Adventure in the Rocky Mountains

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I'm joined by Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw in Kelly's house to get into all things western hunting. These two guys own a media pro...

Ep. 033: Don't "Bonk" in the Backcountry with MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I am talking with Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab. Dustin created MTNTOUGH to help individuals become more menta...

Ep. 032: Whitetail Hunting from the Suburbs to the Mountains

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I’m back on the mic with Rick Maxson and we’re talking whitetail hunting. From the suburbs, to farm country, to the mountains; we...

Ep. 031: The Bow Shop - What Makes an Archery Pro Shop?

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I sit down with a great friend and my manager at Bucks & Bows Archery, Rick Maxson. Rick and I talk about what it takes to manage a s...

Ep. 030: Day 12-13 and Gear Rundown - Colorado Elk Hunt Series

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last episode of the Colorado Elk Hunt Series where I discuss Day 12 and 13 as well as a detailed gear rundown on some items that came to m...