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 success! They discuss obtaining a Kansas whitetail tag, the Kansas walk-in program, finding deer sign worth hunting, bucks living in the middle of nothing, speed scouting on the fly, epic encounters on the ground, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:07:01 - Morning activity in West Virginia
• 00:16:35 - Obtaining a non-resident Kansas whitetail tag
• 00:23:01 - Kansas walk-in area program
• 00:28:26 - Finding deer sign that’s worth hunting
• 00:38:31 - Living out of the truck
• 00:42:01 - Bucks living in the middle of nothing
• 00:53:01 - Public Land Etiquette
• 00:55:49 - Finding the biggest sign of the trip
• 00:59:01 - Driving 200 miles a day
• 01:07:11 - Dirt roads you DON’T want to go down
• 01:13:13 - Why ground hunting was the most effective
• 01:21:54 - Naming deer
• 01:25:01 - Tough break opportunity
• 01:37:01 - Throwing rocks to get a buck to get up from his bed
• 01:42:01 - Choosing the right hunting partners for out-of-state trips
• 01:44:46 - Who turned the rut on?!

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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 discuss how to deal with hunting pressure during firearms seasons, where deer go when you get snow, buck bedding during gun season, still-hunting, tracking bucks, the stories of Johnny and Pete’s bucks, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:22 - Why are there more big bucks this year?
• 00:09:54 - How to handle the opening day of gun season hunting pressure
• 00:17:37 - How far do deer travel to their winter feeding areas when snow hits?
• 00:22:42 - Where Johnny and Pete have been finding buck bedding during gun season
• 00:29:59 - Johnny got bamboozled by a big buck
• 00:33:52 - Still-hunting and tracking bucks in the snow - Pete’s buck
• 00:45:22 - Chasing the snow - going into a new area and finding bucks
• 00:57:27 - Johnny shoots a big PA 8 point
• 01:12:36 - Sometimes bucks do what you least expect
• 01:16:09 - What magnification to keep your scope at when still-hunting or tracking
• 01:19:02 - What to do when you don’t have the time to hunt a lot

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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 advantage of opportunities in the field. They discuss staying calm in the moment of the shot, archery practice tips for capitalizing on shots, modifying your bow to fit your needs, becoming the 10% of hunters killing most of the deer, the 2025 Hoyt bowhunting lineup, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:42 - Evan and Hoyt’s background
• 00:14:17 - Competition rifle shooting leading to going bow-only
• 00:17:54 - Staying calm in the moment of shooting
• 00:25:20 - How to prepare to capitalize on those few shot opportunities
• 00:36:16 - Modifying your bow for deer hunting vs western hunting
• 00:45:34 - Becoming the 10% of hunters that are killing most of the deer
• 00:46:22 - Draw Length importance for whitetail hunters
• 00:53:07 - 2025 Hoyt Hunting Bows Overview
• 00:54:24 - Hard or soft back walls - how to know what is best for you
• 01:04:45 - Arrow stiffness for bow tuning
• 01:12:29 - Other updates to new Hoyt bows
• 01:20:22 - Carbon vs. aluminum risers

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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 country buck may be the tip of the spear. They discuss scent in urban settings, why Lee came to hunt the big woods, how Lee finds giant bucks to hunt, addressing rumors of his 212” Ohio buck, finding the buck’s safe zone, capitalizing on the opportunity, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:46 - Podcasting, storytelling, and the story of Kimbo
• 00:17:26 - Does scent really matter in suburban areas?
• 00:26:14 - What drives Lee to chase these giant deer
• 00:32:11 - Why Lee came to hunt the big woods of PA
• 00:40:38 - Special appearance: Johnny Stewart
• 00:49:15 - How Lee finds giant bucks to hunt
• 00:59:56 - Addressing rumors on Lee’s 212” Ohio buck in farm country
• 01:05:46 - Finding the Ohio monster
• 01:17:11 - Door knocking for permission
• 01:27:46 - Finding his safe zone
• 01:44:24 - Getting the shot at the Ohio giant
• 01:56:36 - What’s next?

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Beau Martonik is joined by the western mountain man, Troy Pottenger. Troy has arguably killed more Boone & Crocket mountain bucks than anyone. They discuss doing whatever it takes, focusing on the late rut for the biggest bucks, tracking movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does, the second rut, old logging cuts, finding pockets that hold the best deer, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:04:10 - Long drives and doing whatever it takes to succeed
• 00:20:54 - Focusing on the late rut
• 00:24:10 - Tracking the movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does coming into heat
• 00:31:07 - What age you can start using annual patterns on bucks
• 00:37:10 - Why the biggest bucks let their guard down at the end of the rut
• 00:48:10 - Second rut
• 00:53:40 - Hunting old, old logging cuts
• 01:02:10 - Playing the long game watching a buck for 4 years
• 01:11:01 - Finding pockets that hold the best deer

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Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He breaks down his 2024 Pennsylvania archery season, which was filled with encounters with big bucks and ultimately led to a filled tag on November 1st. He discusses fine-tuning specific spots, his mid-October cold front strategy, dealing with the heat, blown opportunities, getting aggressive, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:04:40 - Fine-tuning specific spots
• 00:10:35 - Mid-October cold front strategy - Huge buck encounter inside bedding
• 00:16:10 - Getting in tight during warm weather days
• 00:24:48 - Swing and a miss…
• 00:28:10 - Grunting in a nice 10 pt
• 00:31:40 - Bowhunting is a game of inches (and seconds)
• 00:36:60 - Taking it to the ground - Buck Down!
• 00:44:30 - Family retrieval
• 00:48:10 - Things can change any second

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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 of mountain bucks on public land. They discuss how shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks, his 2023 7.5-year-old mountain buck, finding the right rut hunting setups near mast-producing trees, access in areas with a lot of acorns, rut magic, mast cycles, weather effects, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:07 - Introduction to John Prokop
• 00:11:02 - How shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks
• 00:21:37 - 2023 Hunting season recap
• 00:30:37 - 7.5 year old mountain buck during the rut
• 00:35:57 - Finding rut hunting setups
• 00:39:37 - Honing in on one area
• 00:43:46 - How often to sit in one tree
• 00:50:07 - Rut magic - 3 bucks on one ridge
• 00:59:31 - Mast cycles and weather for predicting rut movement

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Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania native, and rut hunting extraordinaire, Ryan Glitsky. Ryan has found consistent success hunting rutting mountain bucks over the years and has a simple approach to making the most of the rut. Topics include finding multiple doe bedding areas, historical data, the lockdown period, manipulating the spot, terrain/habitat diversity, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up
• 00:08:35 - Maximizing Rut Hunting Success: Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas
• 00:17:39 - Identifying Key Hunting Locations
• 00:24:33 - E-Scouting: Connecting the Dots for Successful Hunting
• 00:31:47 - Focusing on the Rut: Increasing Hunting Success
• 00:34:10 - Hunting a Specific Buck
• 00:35:36 - Historical Data and Scouting
• 00:38:42 - The Excitement of the Rut
• 00:42:02 - The Lockdown Period
• 00:47:10 - The Pressure of Being a Hunter
• 00:54:23 - Appreciating the Moment
• 01:00:51 - The Essence of Mobile Hunting
• 01:03:08 - Manipulating the Spot
• 01:04:56 - Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas
• 01:07:20 - Terrain and Habitat Diversity
• 01:10:04 - Post-Season Scouting
• 01:16:58 - Failure as a Teacher
• 01:23:36 - Enjoy Your Own Hunt

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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 strategy for long-term success. Brett hunts the mountains of New Hampshire and all over the country and uses annual data to help dictate the best hunting spots. They discuss their 3-year trail camera strategy, trail camera settings, the importance of scrapes in the big woods, rubs, analyzing data, e-scouting, patterning doe groups, stand placement for hunting the rut, accessing your stand, understanding wind and thermals, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:25 - Introduction to trail cameras
• 00:09:15 - How I used cameras to aid in my best archery buck ever
• 00:12:30 - How many trail cameras should you use per acreage?
• 00:15:55 - Beau and Brett’s 3 Year Trail Camera Strategy
• 00:22:08 - Year 1 Trail Camera Strategy
• 00:26:00 - Solar panels, photo/video mode
• 00:28:05 - Year 2 Trail Camera Strategy
• 00:32:55 - Importance of scrapes in the big woods
• 00:36:25 - Scrape examples from different times of the year
• 00:38:49 - What kind of rubs to put trail cameras on
• 00:40:55 - What kind of trails to put trail cameras on
• 00:44:25 - Trail camera setup tips
• 00:51:25 - Photo organization
• 00:56:03 - How do you know where to hunt? Hunt plan overview
• 00:59:40 - How Brett E-scouts to find the best hunting areas
• 01:00:36 - Scouting boots on the ground efficiently
• 01:02:56 - Patterning doe groups to predict the rut
• 01:06:21 - Stand placement for hunting the rut
• 01:13:55 - Finding the best way to access your stand
• 01:14:54 - Understanding wind and thermals
• 01:18:35 - Executing the hunt

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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”+ buck) out-of-state on public land with a simple approach. They discuss setting expectations, choosing a state, speed scouting, the best timeframe to hunt, the breakdown of his giant Illinois public land buck, visualization tactics, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:06:00 - Intro to Matt Lehr
• 00:08:22 - Setting Expectations and Goals for Out-of-State Trips
• 00:10:28 - Adjusting Expectations Based on Location
• 00:12:44 - Background and Introduction to the Mobile Hunters Dojo
• 00:15:49 - The Importance of Avoiding Comparison in Hunting
• 00:19:25 - Combining Tactical and Personal Development Conversations in the Podcast
• 00:22:37 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Enjoying the Hunting Experience
• 00:26:47 - Selecting States to Hunt: Factors to Consider
• 00:31:15 - Scouting and Finding Bedding Areas
• 00:35:24 - Optimal Timeframe for Hunting
• 00:39:37 - Avoiding Comparison and Focusing on Personal Growth
• 00:53:34 - The Benefits of a Mobile Hunting Setup
• 01:02:24 - Scouting and Adjusting Strategies for Targeting Bucks
• 01:06:30 - Setting Realistic Goals and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities
• 01:12:39 - The Power of Visualization and Preparation
• 01:18:48 - Embrace Personal Growth and Enjoy the Hunting Experience
• 01:24:31 - The Value of Relationships and Support in Hunting

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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 the 10-day hunt. They discuss what it’s like hunting in Breaks country, dealing with extreme hunting pressure, lessons learned with spot and stalking, Tyler’s bull story, Beau’s bull story, finding a mega-giant, a knife wound, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro - MBM, Timber Ninja Hurricane Helene update, other updates
• 00:11:04 - What it’s Like Elk Hunting the Missouri River Breaks in Montana
• 00:16:04 - Dealing with Extreme Hunting Pressure
• 00:20:49 - Scheme for Naming Elk
• 00:22:42 - First Stalk on “Fat Lip”
• 00:26:58 - Beau Passing on a Younger 6x6
• 00:31:04 - Finding the Mega-Giant Bull - Machine Bull Kelly
• 00:39:59 - Timing the Stalk for the Most Consistent Winds
• 00:42:47 - Tyler’s Successful Stalk on “Fat Lip” - a 7x7 Bull
• 00:54:08 - Packing into the Hidden Valley for Machine Bull Kelly
• 00:59:37 - October Rut Fest
• 01:09:49 - Last Day, Last Chance - Bull Down!
• 01:19:34 - Stabbing Myself with a Knife
• 01:28:19 - Rattlesnake Knob         

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