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. In this episode, he discusses his layering system for a 13-day moose hunt in Alaska. He emphasizes the importance of strategic layering to regulate body temperature effectively throughout the day. From merino base layers to outer shell gear like the Jetstream jacket and Timberline pants, each piece plays a key role in keeping you warm, dry, and comfortable in the Alaskan wilderness.

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.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro and concepts of layering

00:02:05 - Base Layers - SITKA Merino 120 Top/Bottom and Core Boxers


00:03:00 - Active Insulation Layer - SITKA Merino 330 Hoody


00:03:20 - Outer shells - SITKA Jetstream Jacket and Timberline Pants


00:04:17 - Static Insulation Layers - SITKA Hyper Down Jacket and Kelvin Down 3/4 pants

00:05:09 - Rain Gear - SITKA Stormfront Jacket and Cloudburst Pants

00:05:27 - Accessories - SITKA Merino 330 Gloves, Merino 330 beanie, and Jetstream Beanie



Resources:

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In today’s episode, Beau is joined by John Stallone of Howl for Wildlife. John moved from New York to Arizona 33 years ago and has hunted just about every species and state in the West for big game. They discuss guiding, taking action for wildlife conservation, the importance of glassing from a tripod, elk hunting experiences, adapting to different states, e-scouting, Arizona hunting opportunities, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:16 - Introduction to John Stallone

00:11:57 - Early Life and Hunting Journey

00:20:17 - Diversifying Ventures and Challenges

00:32:17 - Establishing Howl for Wildlife

00:39:18 - Impact of Hunters' Voices on Conservation

00:40:55 - The Importance of Unified Advocacy

00:48:14 - Supporting Wildlife Conservation

00:53:38 - Navigating Arizona's Elk Hunts

01:00:15 - Mastering the Art of Glassing

01:10:12 - Elk Hunting Adventures Across States

01:20:04 - Key Elements in Elk Scouting

01:24:06 - Elk Habitat Identification

01:25:26 - Cyber Scouting Strategies

01:27:39 - Impact of Urban Sprawl on Hunting

01:32:34 - Managing Waypoints Effectively

01:36:05 - Hunting Dynamics in Montana

01:40:17 - Hunting Seasons in Arizona

01:47:37 - History of Hunting Altercations

01:49:28 - Trail Camera Ban Controversy

01:57:39 - Jealousy in the Hunting Community


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

Resources:

Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@johnstallone
@howl_org

Facebook:  
East Meets West Outdoors

 Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

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

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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 different types of binoculars for deer hunting, what specs to consider, and a breakdown of 4 binos that Beau has used.

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.

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:44 - Choosing Binoculars for Deer Hunting

00:04:09 - Utilizing Binoculars for Scouting and Hunting

00:07:42 - Maven B3 8x30 Binoculars


00:08:57 - Maven B1.2 10x42 Binoculars


00:10:26- Maven B.7 Compact Binoculars


00:11:59 - Maven C.1 Series Binoculars



Resources:

Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

Facebook:  
East Meets West Outdoors

 Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

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

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Beau Martonik is joined by Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake, both professional photographers, and videographers in the hunting industry. These two guys like nasty, cold, and wet adventure hunts that most people shy away from. They discuss late-season mountain goat hunting, gear for surviving in the worst conditions, mitigating risk, old-timer stories, caribou hunting, wild game cooking, and a lot more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:08:10 - Total Archery Challenge and cutting yards at altitude

00:14:24 - Late-season Mountain Goat Hunting

00:19:36 - Gear for surviving in wet and cold environments

00:32:06 - Working as a team to mitigate risks

00:34:05 - Connor Gabbott and Steven Drake introductions

00:41:30 - The places that we go to only because of hunting

00:48:05 - Old timer stories - were they tougher?

00:52:37 - Curious creatures - Caribou hunting

00:56:46 - Different type of wild game in order of tastiness

00:59:47 - Should you leave the hide on a deer for a period of time before butchering?

01:14:10 - Steven Drake’s Epic Moose photo and moose hunting


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

Resources:

Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@connorgabbott.photo
@stevendrakephoto

Facebook:  
East Meets West Outdoors

 Website/Apparel/Deals:
https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/

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

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Beau Martonik is joined by Hunter McWaters of The Hunter’s Quest. Hunter is a Virginia native who caught the western hunting bug and has learned quickly over the last few years to find success on hunts from New Mexico to Alaska. They discuss his first mountain hunting experience, western hunting gear, the value of adventure, rifle and muzzleloader hunting, hunting stories, and much more!

Topics:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:10:06 - Meeting and Evolution in Hunting

00:16:13 - Challenges and Rewards of Being a Content Creator

00:17:48 - Background and Desire to Know the Unknown

00:23:07 - First Mountain Hunt Experience

00:30:12 - The Value of Western Hunts

00:36:28 - Mountain Hunting Boots

00:40:49 - Lessons Learned from the Hunt

00:44:30 - The Value of the Adventure

00:46:43 - The Learning Curve in Hunting and Using Outfitters

00:52:14 - Transitioning to Rifle Hunting and Learning Ballistics

01:00:55 - Expanding Weapon Choices: Muzzleloaders and Archery

01:06:26 - Working with Brian Call (Gritty) and Dan Staton (Elk Shape)

01:08:49 - The Value of Attitude and Personal Relationships

01:12:55 - Hunter's Quest: Podcast and YouTube Channel



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

Resources:

Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik
@thehuntersquest

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:
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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 hunting boot lineup for whitetail hunting from early to late season.
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.


00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:11 - Importance of Footwear in Hunting

00:03:30 - Impact of Wet Boots on Socks

00:03:43 - Benefits of Wool Socks

00:03:56 - Lightweight Trail Running Boots - INOV8 Roc-lite 286


00:06:54 - Mid-Season Whitetail and Elk Boots - Lathrop & Sons Encompass - call/text Stephen's personal number (618)-553-1665

00:10:31 - Late Season Boots for Cold Temperatures - Schnee's Beartooth 200g


00:13:25 - Using Boot Covers for Extreme Cold

00:14:47 - Honorable Mentions in Boot Selection - Crispi Wild Rock GTX and Crispi Thor boots


Resources:

Instagram:  
@eastmeetswesthunt
@beau.martonik

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

Amazon Influencer Page
https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik
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