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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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 ground, but Josh is also a great houndsman. Beau joined Josh and the Untamed crew for an early season West Virginia bear hunt with hounds. They discuss how Josh got started bear hunting with hounds, Beau’s big bear, bear hunting responsibilities, hound hunting misconceptions, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:23 - Dragging Beau’s Bear Down a High Wall
• 00:11:61 - How Josh Got Started Bear Hunting with Dogs
• 00:19:48 - The Barrier to Entry to Hound Hunting
• 00:26:23 - Treeing Beau’s Big Bear
• 00:39:15 - Catch and Release
• 00:48:37 - Why Hound Hunting for Bears is Important for Management
• 00:57:38 - Bear Hunting Responsibilities
• 01:02:23 - Hound Hunting Misconceptions
• 01:17:03 - Guard the Gate      

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Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter, Chris Parrino. Chris has traveled the US and Canada, chasing adventure with a stickbow. They discuss getting into traditional bowhunting, obsession with hunting bears, ways to pay for hunting, challenging yourself, embracing the struggle, and a bunch of hunting stories mixed in between!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:04:14 - Podcast Kickoff
• 00:32:30 - Bear Hunting Adventures
• 00:36:45 - Elk Hunting Journeys
• 00:43:26 - Moose Hunting Memories
• 00:51:47 - Reflections on Hunting Experiences
• 00:53:55 - Life Experiences Over Financial Security
• 00:55:07 - The Joy of Hunting Memories
• 00:59:39 - Learning from Unsuccessful Hunts
• 01:03:59 - Social Media and Hunting Reality
• 01:09:02 - The Challenge of Hunting
• 01:13:03 - The Psychological Impact of Social Media
• 01:20:41 - Late Season Hunting Strategies
• 01:27:05 - Hunting as a Hobby
• 01:38:34 - Closing Thoughts on Hunting Mindset

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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 on some giant mountain bucks. They discuss multiple stories of Zach successfully catching up with bucks, and some that had heartbreaking endings. You’ll hear the story of Candlesticks from last season, hunting a booner in a garhole, the buck who died from an old lady, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:05:09 - Welcome Back, Zach
• 00:07:09 - New Adventures in West Virginia
• 00:10:56 - Chasing Candlesticks: A Two-Year Journey
• 00:19:38 - The Spot and Stalk Strategy
• 00:34:11 - The Final Approach
• 00:40:40 - The Shot: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
• 00:47:05 - Celebrating Success with Family
• 00:51:18 - Reflecting on the Journey
• 00:55:34 - Smoker's Jacket Confessions
• 00:57:15 - Hunting the Unforgiving Mountains
• 00:59:17 - The Mystery of the Nomadic Deer
• 01:02:11 - A Tale of the Big Buck
• 01:08:03 - Discovering the Bedding Area
• 01:14:02 - The Moment of Truth

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Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain bucks, simplifying tactics by looking for a particular terrain feature. They discuss hunting the steep mountains, identifying productive hunting spots, the ultimate terrain and vegetation combination, thick mountain laurel, muzzleloader hunting, past hunting stories, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:08:32 - Growing Up and Getting into Hunting
• 00:10:18 - Other Outdoor Activities and Artwork
• 00:12:02 - Staying in Shape for Mountain Hunting
• 00:12:12 - Transitioning to Mobile and Ground Hunting
• 00:16:03 - Hunting Public Land and Finding Success
• 00:17:43 - Memorable Buck Hunts in the Mountains
• 00:24:20 - Identifying Productive Hunting Spots
• 00:27:09 - Hunting in Draws and Thick Areas
• 00:29:15 - The Importance of Friends and Family in Packing Out Bucks
• 00:31:53 - Challenges and Rewards of Muzzleloader Hunting
• 00:33:33 - Hunting in the Mountains and Public Lands
• 00:36:12 - Navigating Dense Vegetation: Laurel and Rhododendron
• 00:38:38 - Playing the wind and scent control
• 00:42:32 - Exploring New Areas and Finding Hot Sign
• 00:51:47 - Adapting Bow Hunting Strategies in the Mountains
• 00:53:55 - Balancing Hunting with Other Hobbies

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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 Pennsylvania, spending almost everyday in the woods. They discuss how much he relies on historical data, what to do in a heavy mast crop year, using trail cameras for current year intel, why Steve loves hunting in the oaks, anticipating the fall shift, focusing on one timeframe, shot selection, Steve’s experience hunting a specific bed, and much more.

Topics:

• 00:06:06 - Welcome Back, Steve
• 00:07:51 - Summer's End and Hunting Preparations
• 00:10:13 - Family and Hunting Priorities
• 00:10:58 - Insights on Guiding and Client Expectations
• 00:12:59 - Trail Cameras and Hunting Strategies
• 00:15:32 - Covering Ground and Deer Patterns
• 00:18:30 - The Importance of Historical Data
• 00:20:30 - Shifts in Deer Behavior
• 00:25:40 - The Impact of Mast Crop Years
• 00:27:55 - Hunting Strategies During the Rut
• 00:30:43 - Adapting to Changing Conditions
• 00:34:28 - The Role of Technology in Hunting
• 00:39:08 - The Ideal Hunting Environment
• 00:45:05 - Transitioning from Summer to Fall
• 00:51:49 - Seasonal Shifts in Deer Behavior
• 01:04:22 - The Role of Trail Cameras
• 01:12:03 - Understanding Hunting Strategies
• 01:23:09 - Making the Shot: Timing and Decisions
• 01:32:30 - Learning from Experience and Mistakes

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