
242 episodes

East Meets West Hunt Beau Martonik
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4.9 • 437 Ratings
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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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Backpack Hunting Basics - Backcountry Camping with Lee Harrison // Seek Outside
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by backcountry hunter and Seek Outside employee, Lee Harrison. Lee grew up in Colorado where mountain hunting was a part of him from a very young age. They discuss everything surrounding backcountry camping, including your pack's weight, sleeping bags, different types of tents, weather condition considerations, campsite selection, camp cleanliness, truck camping, and much more!
Topics:
Rutstache
Seek Outside tents
Base weight
Sleeping bags
Single vs. Double-walled tents
Floored vs floorless
Conditions Considerations
Campsite selection
Truck camping and “Deer Camp” style
Camp Cleanliness
Camp tips and tricks
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@leegitharrison
@seekoutside
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Shop new apparel!
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest -
5 Biggest Backcountry Training Mistakes with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Packmule
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, 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 5 biggest mistakes he sees hunters doing while training for backcountry hunts including not recovery and sleep, high-intensity interval training, how to ruck properly, why strength training is important, building an aerobic base, training athletically, dealing with uncertainty, and much more!
Topics:
Human Predator Pack Mule
Not giving yourself enough time
Recovery and sleep
High-intensity interval training
How to ruck properly
Why Strength training is important
Building an Aerobic Base
Too Much High Heart Rate Training
Training Athletically and Dealing with Uncertainty
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@todd_bumgardner
@humanpredatorpackmule
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Shop new apparel!
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest -
Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp with Justin Mueller
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by photographer, videographer, and cinematographer, Justin Mueller. The guys recap the Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp and what that’s going to look like for the future. They discuss how it came to be, the presenters, building the framework to apply in the woods, reading sign from different perspectives, the saddle hunting demonstration, building hunt plans, and more.
Topics:
Background of the Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp
The presenters
Variety of experience levels
Building the framework and confirming in the woods
Reading sign from different perspectives
Saddle hunting demonstration
Building hunt plans
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@justinmuellerphotography
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Shop new apparel!
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest -
I Quit My Job to Hunt For A Living
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is going solo to discuss a big move in the future of East Meets West as he transitions from working a regular 9-5 job to being self-employed working in the hunting industry. No one actually gets paid just to hunt, so I decided to break down my journey on how I was able to have the ability to leave my full-time job to chase my dreams. Topics include getting rid of debt, working at an archery shop, outdoor writing, why I started the podcast, investing in my education, how I started to make money, and the future of East Meets West
Topics:
Getting rid of debt and planning for the future
Working part-time at a bow shop
Getting into outdoor writing
Why I started the podcast
Investing in my future and education
How I started to make money
Future of East Meets West
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@spartan.forge
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Shop new apparel!
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest -
The Best Deer Hunters in the Country Debate Complex Topics // Spartan Forge Retreat
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by some of the best deer hunters in the country. Levi Morgan, Andy May, Johnny Stewart, Taylor Chamberlin, Garrett Prahl, Lee Ellis, and Drew Carroll come on to have a roundtable discussion about different topics that don’t have as straightforward answer. We discuss executing shots in the moment of truth, Public vs. Private land, fixed vs. mechanical broadheads, favorite time of year to kill a mature buck, what it takes to be consistently successful, personal hunting goals and more.
Topics:
Spartan Forge bow shoot off
Executing the shot in the moment of truth
DIY-OTC-Public Land vs. Guided-Private Land Debate
Fixed vs. Mechanical Broadheads
Favorite time of year to kill a mature buck
What it takes to be consistently successful
Personal hunting goals
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@spartan.forge
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Shop new apparel!
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest -
Public Land Turkey Hunting Tactics - Scouting, Setup, Calling with Jake Stanisch
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by avid Pennsylvania turkey hunter, Jake Stanisch. Jake is the host of the Apex Fireside Radio podcast and is as diehard as it gets for chasing gobblers in the big woods. We discuss his scouting regimen for big woods gobblers, setup and finding a spot, decoys, different types of turkey calls, key turkey hunting gear, and a breakdown of his favorite turkey hunt.
Topics:
Taking kids hunting
Scouting regimen for big woods gobblers
Setup and finding a spot
Decoys
Different types of calls and what purpose they have
Key turkey hunting gear
Hunt breakdown of his favorite turkey hunt
Resources:
Instagram:
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@spitndrum025
Facebook:
East Meets West Outdoors
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/
YouTube:
Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w
Shop new apparel!
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop
Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
Partners and Exclusive Deals:
Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest
GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website.
Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland.
Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.
Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order!
MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.
TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.
SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.
Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.
Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST
The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST
Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout
Customer Reviews
One of my favorite podcasts
I’m a Adirondack Mountain hunter. I find this content quite helpful!
Great detail
New hunter and have been rotating through many hunting podcasts and YouTube videos .
Beau does a fantastic job keeping a mix of people coming who give advice for any level of hunter .
I’ve emailed him asking for specifics and he replied quickly .
If your looking to be a better hunter I’d say subscribe to this even if you live in pa and hit a booner each year
Awesome Podcast!
Great topics and information. Love the podcast!!!