East Meets West Hunt Beau Martonik
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The East Meets West Hunt Podcast is your resource for all things adventure hunting. This podcast is for the hunter that loves planning and preparing for the hunt, just as much as the hunt. Whether it's deer hunting for big woods mountain bucks, chasing elk in the Rocky Mountains, and anything in between, we will talk to successful hunters from all over to provide the EMW community with useful knowledge and motivation to continue to live their life through a series of adventures.
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Mastering October Buck Beds: Big Woods Hunting Strategies w/ Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen & Rendell Erik
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 country. They break down an area they scouted together, specifically looking at a buck bed and how they would hunt it at the beginning of October. In addition, they discuss buck bedding near access points, midday movement, bed shifts, being aggressive, getting out of your tree undetected, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:48 - Unique Buck Encounter
00:06:15 - Antler Eyeball Horn
00:08:10 - Meeting Jace Allen
00:11:51 - Private vs. Public Land Hunting
00:29:27 - Buck Behavior and Bedding Preferences
00:38:56 - Wind Shift Theory and Its Impact
00:42:11 - Deer Movement Patterns and Human Interference
00:45:15 - Analyzing Buck Movements and Ideal Hunting Strategies
00:53:01 - Hunting Strategies in Different Terrain
01:01:15 - The Ego of Big Bucks
01:06:33 - Stealthy Exits and Proper Timing
01:10:20 - Using Sound to Clear the Area
01:12:51 - Adapting Plans with Early October Observations
01:14:51 - Spotlighting for Pre-Hunt Intel
Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length.
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My 2024 Hunting Bow Build! Hoyt RX-8 - Gear Talk Series
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 specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. This episode details his complete Hoyt RX-8 bow build.
Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to beau@eastmeetswesthunt.com with the subject line saying Gear Talk.
Beau Martonik's 2024 Bow Build
- Hoyt RX-8 28" draw and 70lb limbs - Bourbon color
- Dialed Arxos 3V Sight - Whiskey color with orange dial
- QAD/Hoyt Ultra Rest MX-2
- Hoyt Superlite 2-piece 6 arrow quiver for western hunting, Superlite QD 4 arrow quiver for whitetail
- Hoyt 2.25" front stabilizer
- Hoyt 6" rear stabilizer with SL Adaptor
- Hoyt Go-stix 2.0
- Hamskea Raptor Peep 3/16"
- Iron Will - Easton Axis Arrows - 300 spine
- Iron Will SB Wide 125 for whitetail and SB125 for big game - Broadheads
- Release - Nock on Nock2it for big game and Spot Hogg Wise Guy for whitetails
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The Perfect Hunting Arrow Setup: Vanes, Arrows, Components with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
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 discuss Bill’s 2023 hunting season, arrow weights, nocks, choosing the right arrow, a university study on arrow fletchings for broadhead flight, bow tuning, and everything in between to make sure you are shooting the arrow setup to help you be the most lethal in the field.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:43 - Introduction to Bill Vanderheyden
00:05:42 - Recap of Bill's Hunting Season
00:16:06 - Challenges and Humbling Moments in Bow Hunting
00:34:47 - Choosing the Right Hunting Arrow
00:35:55 - Importance of Durable Fixed Blade Broadheads
00:36:53 - Optimal Arrow Weight and Broadhead Considerations
00:39:11 - Front Weight and Total Arrow Weight
00:41:41 - The Impact of Arrow Speed
00:47:08 - The Importance of Strong Arrow Components
00:48:46 - Back of the Arrow Considerations
00:51:23 - Ensuring Arrow Straightness and Spine Consistency
00:54:14 - Importance of the Knock Design
00:54:49 - Pros and Cons of Lighted Nocks
00:57:53 - Selection of Easton Axis for Custom Arrow Builds
01:02:55 - Quality Control Among Major Arrow Companies
01:04:36 - Aluminum vs. Steel components
01:05:46 - Broadheads and Chance
01:16:13 - Checking Bow Tune
01:16:43 - Checking Arrow Tune
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Resources:
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@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
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Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
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How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2024 with Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters
On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss the 2024 Pennsylvania Elk application season, elk scouting, trail cameras, habitat management, elk hunting experiences, and the elk tag application process. The discussion also delves into the use of bonus points, the archery season, and the dynamics of elk hunting in different zones.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:02 - Pennsylvania Elk Application Season and Scouting
00:06:09 - Trail Cameras and Habitat Management
00:16:21 - Elk Hunting Experiences and Tag Application Process
00:55:55 - Client Satisfaction and the Measure of a Successful Hunt
00:59:19 - Last-Minute Success
01:01:03 - Navigating Pennsylvania Elk Zones: Personal Preferences and Mobility Considerations
01:06:47 - The Elk Hunting Application Process: Zone Preferences and Fallback Choices
01:22:38 - Research and E-Scouting for Elk Hunts: Planning and Preparation
01:27:04 - The Impact of Social Media on Hunting Businesses
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Resources:
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@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
Facebook:
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Website/Apparel/Deals:
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YouTube:
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Building the Physical Conditioning House for Hunting Anywhere with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule
Beau Martonik is joined by Todd Bumgardner, strength and conditioning coach, author, and founder of Human Predator Pack Mule. He trains Tier 1 tactical operators, backcountry hunters, and everyone in between while hunting all over the country himself. They discuss the importance of conditioning and training for hunting, focusing on the differences between aerobic and anaerobic systems, recovery, and injury prevention. The conversation covers the concept of the conditioning house, heart rate training, age and physical performance, and the Backcountry Ready Summer Program.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:08:50 - Understanding the Aerobic and Anaerobic Systems for Hunting Conditioning
00:19:56 - Building a Strong Recovery System for Sustained Energy and Faster Recovery
00:34:44 - Training Focus and Quality for Injury Prevention and Improved Performance
00:38:15 - The Physical Demands of Turkey Hunting and the Importance of Efficient Movement and Recovery
00:39:38 - Strength Training for Hunting: Endurance Techniques and Training Methods
00:51:29 - Intentional Learning and Application in Hunting
01:02:41 - Self-Analysis and Addressing Weaknesses
01:08:46 - Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Fitness and Hunting
01:10:46 - Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:11:27 - The Conditioning House Concept: Optimizing Physical Performance
01:15:42 - Understanding Heart Rate Training for Effective Workouts
01:29:07 - Age and Physical Performance: Debunking Myths and Embracing Training
01:31:35 - The Backcountry Ready Summer Program: A Path to Hunting Fitness
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Resources:
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@beau.martonik
@humanpredatorpackmule
@todd_bumgardner
Facebook:
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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
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Low Spots, Vegetation Edges, & Herbicide Spray Timber Cuts in Flat Big Woods with Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller
Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to dissect an area of flat big woods that Beau has hunted in the past, while talking about predicting bedding areas, herbicide spray logging cuts, low spots for mature bucks, rut funnels, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:15 - Who’s the better whitetail scouter - Mountain Man Joe or THE Johnny Stewart?
00:10:15 - Analyzing flat big woods terrain
00:14:09 - Trying to locate a monster 9 point Beau had on camera
00:17:30 - Bring your buddy to your area
00:21:29 - Second guessing where a buck is bedding
00:25:40 - Rut funnel between 2 clear cuts
00:29:11 - Herbicide spray clear cuts
00:38:59 - E-scouting after boots on the ground
00:43:50 - Dissecting an area on a micro level
Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length.
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thejohnnystewart
@justinmuellerphotography
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners
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