East Meets West Hunt Beau Martonik

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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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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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

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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

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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

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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
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Facebook:  
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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

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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


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Resources:

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@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thejohnnystewart
@justinmuellerphotography

Facebook:  
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YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik 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 find a buck Beau has on camera, working backwards from a thermal hub community scrape, analyzing buck bedding, the holy grail community scrape, tying a spot together, looking for the next world-class buck, learning to be efficient with your time, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Justin retires the Impala, Beau’s Tundra Update

00:11:56 - Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series is back!

00:14:05 - I got a buck on camera, what do I do next?

00:19:25 - How the area lays out

00:23:05 - Working outward from the community scrape in the thermal hub

00:32:50 - Finding an early-season buck bed

00:34:57 - Finding the big woods food sources

00:37:15 - The holy grail community scrape

00:46:05 - Tying the spot together finding a big bed near the scrape

00:55:25 - Clustering trail cameras

00:56:45 - Looking for the next mystical, world-class buck

01:01:43 - Learning to be efficient

01:05:05 - Joe’s next 170”?

01:08:35 - Avoiding deer season burnout


Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length.

Resources:

Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@justinmuellerphotography

Facebook:  
East Meets West Outdoors

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https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w

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