Best Bigwoodsbucks Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 431: Elk Hunting Strategies THAT WORK for Over 30 Years! w/ Donnie Drake // Elk 101 1:40:47

8h ago1:40:47

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Beau Martonik is joined by Donnie Drake, of Elk 101, to talk about Donnie’s journey in elk hunting. They discuss the importance of personal struggles they’ve faced, wind, and the significance of practice and perseverance. Donnie shares insights on elk behavior, calling techniques, and the physical challenges of hunting in steep terrains. They also …

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 169 | Guns and Ammo for the Big Woods 1:10:32

6d ago1:10:32

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Pull up a chair in camp with Hal and Lee and watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMY1IPZnLwg In this episode, Hal and Lee dive into their go-to guns and ammo setups for hunting the Big Woods. From rifle preferences to bullet performance in dense cover, they break down what works—and why. If you're gearing up for your next…

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Ep. 430: The Future of Pennsylvania Hunting - 2025 Regulation Changes w/ Steve Smith // PA Game Commission 1:42:23

7d ago1:42:23

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Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Smith, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. They talk about his hunting journey and the evolution of wildlife management in Pennsylvania. They cover topics from deer population trends, upcoming changes for the 2025 hunting seasons, and initiatives like the Deer Management Assistance Program. Steve…

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Through the Eyes of a Maine Guide Ep 2 | Brandon Bishop on the origins of bear hunting in Maine 42:48

13d ago42:48

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Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UoPsRN0Q2f4 On this episode Brandon sits down with Brandon Bishop to talk about the origins of the Maine bear hunt and some crazy adventures hunting and guiding in the big woods.

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Ep. 429: Hunting Pressured Bucks Where EVERYTHING is THICK w/ Joe Miles 1:28:42

14d ago1:28:42

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Miles, who has over 30+ years of bowhunting whitetails throughout North America. Joe transitioned from youth hunting experiences to professional pursuits, including guiding in Africa and establishing Sporting Adventures International. They discuss what it’s like hunting in South Carolina, hunting a specific buck that …

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Ep. 428: PREDICT This Fall's Whitetail Rut by Studying Fawns Right Now! 16:10

18d ago16:10

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Most hunters want to know, "When should I take off work to hunt the rut?" Well, paying attention to fawns right now and historical doe data can help you predict the best dates in YOUR area! This is a bonus episode from the 2025 Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp. Resources: Instagram: ⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠East Meets West …

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Ep. 427: Methods for Successfully Hunting Quiet Gobblers in the Mountains w/ Josh Ilderton & Mack Mella // The Untamed 1:14:21

21d ago1:14:21

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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Mack Mella of The Untamed, who talk about their recent hunting experiences in the rugged mountains of West Virginia. They share their thoughts on the unique challenges of turkey hunting this season with quiet gobblers. Topics include turkey camp, the unusually weird turkey season, how to successfully cal…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 168 | What is the Big Woods? 1:08:06

27d ago1:08:06

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Pull up a chair in camp with Hal and Lee and watch this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Re0GaDQk34 Join Hal and Lee as they talk about what makes the Big Woods the Big Woods. They cover where you can find them, different terrain features and food sources, and how to fine tune your hunting strategy when you get there. Learn more…

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Ep. 426: From Tech Hacker to Adirondack Buck Hunter! w/ Mike Zusman 1:41:05

28d ago1:41:05

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Beau Martonik is joined by Mike Zusman on an incredible journey as he trades in his keyboard for a rifle, going from a tech hacker to an Adirondack buck hunter! They discuss Mike’s journey of getting into hunting, building a successful tech hacking business, outdoor writing, seeking out a life of adventure, long-term vision, a 4-year journey in the…

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Through the Eyes of a Maine Guide Podcast Ep. 1 | Four Season Guiding with Wade Kelly 1:13:02

1M ago1:13:02

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Join Brandon in camp and watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ki7pLlT20vI Join Brandon on this inaugural episode of the podcast as he discusses the challenges and adventure of four season guiding with a man who has done it all: Wade Kelly.

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Ep. 425: Long-Lining Big Bucks in Ag Country (Iowa Scouting Trip Recap) w/ Rendell Erik 1:07:39

1M ago1:07:39

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Beau Martonik is joined by Rendell Erik. Rendell is an Iowa resident who has successfully put his tag on multiple booner bucks on public land in agricultural areas. On a recent scouting trip, Beau met up with Rendell to scout some areas with the expectation of Beau drawing a coveted non-resident Iowa archery deer tag this fall. They discuss what ty…

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Ep. 424: The Old Timers Knew The Best Stand Locations w/ Luke Humphreys 1:49:34

1M ago1:49:34

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Beau Martonik is joined by West Virginia native Luke Humphreys. Luke has sent in multiple Mountain Buck Monday submissions of big mountain bucks, including an absolute giant that he shot with his grandpa’s old sidelock muzzleloader from this past January during the West Virginia heritage season. They discuss practicing turkey hunting in the mountai…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 167 | w/Caleb Lewis of Allagash Antlers 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

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Pull up a chair in camp and watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/x44wqrAFtOM Join Hal and Lee as they sit down with Caleb Lewis of Allagash Antlers. Caleb does a lot of shed hunting with his dogs and has turned it into a thriving business. He also filmed the most famous moose charge on the internet and has some great stories and perspect…

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Ep. 423: Lee Lakosky Reveals His Personal Journey to Hunting Success! 2:45:16

2M ago2:45:16

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Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Lakosky. Lee Lakosky is a well-known figure in hunting and whitetail deer management. He's best known from the popular TV show "Crush with Lee & Tiffany," which he co-hosts with his wife, Tiffany Lakosky. They discuss his upbringing hunting the big woods of Northern Minnesota, how he bought his first farm, the journey…

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Ep. 422: Turkey Hunting in the Northeast - Wild Places & Gobbling Birds w/ Jon Lewis and Cody McIntyre // Just Hunt Club 1:46:12

2M ago1:46:12

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Beau Martonik is joined by John Lewis and Cody McIntyre of Just Hunt Club to share their passion for turkey hunting, strategies for public land, humorous encounters, and insights on challenges and opportunities in New England. In addition, they discuss hunting turkeys out-of-state, their favorite habitat types to find turkeys, the craziest places t…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 166 | Big Woods Hunting and Videography with Scott Gaillard 1:14:19

2M ago1:14:19

1:14:19

Pull up a chair in camp with Hal and Lee and watch this episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/nSTiwpDusJY Hal and Lee sit down with Scott to talk about becoming a big woods hunter, the peak and decline of the 7600, upcoming BWB videos and more on this episode of the podcast. Check out Scott's 2024 Maine hunt here: https://youtu.be/Snlupw1gqtA…

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Ep. 421: Bowhunting Isn’t Supposed to Be EASY (Learning the HARD Way) w/ Meredith Powroznik 1:28:01

2M ago1:28:01

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Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter and Doctor of Physical Therapy Meredith Powroznik. Traditional bowhunting is a family tradition for Meredith, having learned from her father and brothers at a young age. Through that, she has learned a lot of lessons “the hard way.” They discuss getting into traditional hunting as a female, injury pr…

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Ep. 420: MASSive Sheds, Focused Spring Scouting Strategy, and EMW Updates 1:09:50

2M ago1:09:50

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Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He discusses some EMW updates, including the upcoming scouting camp, a new apparel launch, a new website, and film releases. Furthermore, he gets into his spring scouting thus far in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, discussing his post-season scouting strategy, focusing on the time …

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep. 165 | Life in the Allagash with Brandon Lane 1:11:02

3M ago1:11:02

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Pull up a chair with Hal and Lee and watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1igJJQR7ZeI Hal and Lee head north to meet with great guests like Brandon Lane. Brandon is the President of the Maine Professional Guides Association, and he and his wife own and operate Allagash Guide Service. They have all kinds of wild adventures up there, and y…

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Ep. 419: 13 Things You Should Know Before Your First Western Hunt w/ Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule 1:39:54

3M ago1:39:54

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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 some critical things to prepare for a western hunt, including physical training, buil…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep. 164 | Big Woods Hunting with Paul from Maine Outdoor Enthusiast 1:16:58

3M ago1:16:58

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Pull up a chair in camp with Hal and Lee and watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4fWa--Lx-2o Join Hal and Lee as they sit down with Paul from Maine Outdoor Enthusiast to swap some great hunting stories, talk about their favorite gear, where the bucks are, preserving our hunting heritage and much more! Check out Paul's podcasts at www.ma…

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Ep. 418: Our BIGGEST Whitetail Shed Antlers FOUND in the Mountains! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik 1:21:31

3M ago1:21:31

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the country's most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters to discuss some of their biggest and most memorable sheds they’ve found in Pennsylvania! They discuss the stories and tactics behind multiple bucks including a 174” match set, and shed antlers off bucks they’ve been able …

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep. 163 | The Big Woods lifestyle with Brian and Cassie 1:14:46

3M ago1:14:46

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Pull up a chair in camp with Hal and Lee and watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0txreG1XHBg On this episode Hal and Lee sit down with Brian and Cassie of Maine Wild Harvest Co and talk about living the Big Woods lifestyle, including hunting, fishing, trapping and foraging.

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Ep. 417: Mason’s 5th 140”+ PUBLIC LAND MOUNTAIN BUCK in 7 YEARS, Here's How He Did It! w/ Joe Martonik & Mason Martonik 1:24:24

3M ago1:24:24

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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters in the country to discuss their 2024 Pennsylvania hunting season. They discuss the story of how Mason shot his 5th 140”+ public land buck in the last 7 years, finding the best access for morning hunts, Joe’s moon theory on buck mov…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep. 162 | Dads of Big Woods Bucks 1:52:57

3M ago1:52:57

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Take a seat in camp with Hal and Lee and watch this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/c_efdsvwrZo In this episode Hal and Lee open up with some heartfelt stories of the men who raised them and showed them the ways of life and the Big Woods. Learn more about hunting the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://ww…

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Ep. 416: Will Non-Residents STILL Have Elk Hunting Opportunities in 2025? w/ Cliff Gray 1:34:36

3M ago1:34:36

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Beau Martonik is joined by wilderness hunting guide, and elk hunting guru, Cliff Gray. We discuss Cliff’s journey into outfitting, common failures with hunters coming from east to west, 2025 elk hunting opportunities, 2025 Colorado Hunting Regulation changes with removing OTC elk tags, exploring new hunting opportunities, and much more! Topics: 00:…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast Ep 161 | Bare Ground Hunting 58:23

3M ago58:23

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Tracking deer on snow is the dream, but bare ground hunting is often our reality! Join Hal and Lee as they talk about strategies and tactics for success on bare ground in the Big Woods, with some great stories, tips, tricks and secrets. Learn more about hunting the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwo…

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Ep. 415: Post-Season Scouting NOW for FUTURE Success w/ Johnny Stewart 1:40:10

4M ago1:40:10

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart. Johnny is described as closer to a deer than human, and his knowledge of whitetails speaks for itself. They discuss Johnny’s late season muzzleloader buck in Ohio, focusing scouting efforts for the time of year, organizing your waypoints, scouting vs. shed hunting, reviewing your pins to create a plan, and…

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Big Woods Bucks Podcast, Ep. 160: The History of BWB 44:30

4M ago44:30

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Welcome to the new and improved Big Woods Bucks Podcast! Join Hal and Lee as they talk about the history of Big Woods Bucks, our past, present and future, and of course swap deer stories that made them want to wrap their muzzleloaders around a tree! Learn more about hunting the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at http…

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Ep. 414: Find MORE Sheds in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Cole Mitchell 2:11:04

4M ago2:11:04

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Beau Martonik is joined by Cole Mitchell, an avid WV hunter, about shed hunting and his journey balancing nursing school with his passion for the outdoors. We discuss the evolving hunting landscape and Cole's effective strategies for locating sheds using historical data and terrain features. He shares insights into deer behavior, emotional connecti…

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Ep. 413: Hunting INSIDE the Thickets for Pressured Bucks w/ Zack Robb AKA Stache Squatch 1:26:03

4M ago1:26:03

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Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia native and mountain whitetail hunter, Zack Robb. Zack is consistently successful hunting whitetails and recently sent in a Mountain Buck Monday post where he shot a bear and buck in the same sit! They discuss private vs. public land, encounters with big bucks, understanding deer behavior in your area, getting ins…

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Ep. 412: Find Better Deer Hunting Spots by Understanding Forest Management with Kenny Kane // Generations Forestry 1:48:11

4M ago1:48:11

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Beau Martonik is joined by forestry expert Kenny Kane of Generation’s Forestry. We discuss the importance of forest management in sustaining deer populations and how understanding timber harvesting practices can enhance hunting strategies. Kenny shares an exciting hunting story of his 2024 mega PA mountain buck, types of logging cuts, invasive spec…

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Ep. 411: Making a Living as a Creator in the Hunting Industry w/ Matt Land & Jacob Lishen // Land Limited 1:42:42

4M ago1:42:42

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Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Land and Jacob Lishen of Land Limited. Matt and Jacob are outdoor creators in the hunting industry, where they’ve run their own business telling stories through their camera lenses. They discuss the film they’re currently working on, focusing on making impactful media, pricing, and ethics, getting into the hunting in…

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Ep. 410: Ohio Muzzleloader Deer Camp 2025 - Part 1 w/ Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda 1:41:47

5M ago1:41:47

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda in Ohio for their annual muzzleloader season deer camp. The guys had an eventful few days of hunting in a snow storm with shots fired and some great stories. They discuss deer movement in the heart of the storm, still-hunting strategies in crunchy snow, where to start hunting in late season…

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Ep. 409: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer: Are They Really THAT Different? with Robby Denning // Rokslide 1:41:58

5M ago1:41:58

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Beau Martonik is joined by Robby Denning of Rokslide. Robby is a mule deer hunting legend, and has been chasing big bucks since the early 80s. They discuss big mule deer bucks vs whitetails bucks - the similarities and differences in where they like to live, traits, home ranges, using trail cameras, getting tags, finding secluded spots, and much mo…

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159| “Everything Deer Hunting” 1:03:40

5M ago1:03:40

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· Join Hal & Joe with team members, Bob Dunbar & Brad Willey as they discuss o Wrap up of 3rd & 4th week at the lodge o 3rd week 9 bucks on the pole with 1 miss o Hal said he think statewide success rate is 15% but up North it is 5% o Joe’s buck story for 2024 o Observation of why horns were good size for age of deer o Brad states – “Easy to get di…

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Ep. 408: Flintlock Muzzleloader Deer Hunting - A Pennsylvania Tradition with John Royer // Leatherwood Outdoors 1:32:20

5M ago1:32:20

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Beau Martonik is joined by John Royer of Leatherwood Outdoors. John is known for his traditional flintlock muzzleloader hunting in Pennsylvania, amongst every other type of hunting and fishing PA offers. They discuss the history of Leatherwood Outdoors, deer camp traditions, flintlock hunting, what deer do when you bump them, how to sneak up on dee…

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Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett 1:57:34

5M ago1:57:34

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Beau Martonik is joined by Northeastern hunter Jake Bennett. Jake is known for his unique style of deer hunting in the northeast and has years of success under his belt, including this year, where we shot two deer over 165 inches! They discuss elk hunting in grizzly bear country, understanding deer behavior in different environments, rushing shots,…

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Ep. 406: How to Choose a Riflescope for Deer Hunting (Don't Make These Mistakes!) - Gear Talk Series 18:08

6M ago18:08

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Welcome to Gear Talk, a new series of the East Meets West Hunt podcast. The Gear Talk episodes will be short bonus episodes that dive into specific gear items Beau Martonik uses and why. In this episode, Beau and Kurt Martonik discuss everything you need to know about riflescopes for deer hunting including the types, magnification, mounting, setup,…

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Ep. 405: Ground Hunting Big Bucks in Open Country - DIY Kansas Rut Hunt with Josh Ilderton and Cole Booth // The Untamed 2:18:09

6M ago2:18:09

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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Cole Booth of the Untamed. The guys break down their recent DIY Kansas whitetail hunt that ended in success! They discuss obtaining a Kansas whitetail tag, the Kansas walk-in program, finding deer sign worth hunting, bucks living in the middle of nothing, speed scouting on the fly, epic encounters on the…

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Ep. 404: Tracking and Still-Hunting in the Snow! Gun Season Big Buck Tactics with Johnny Stewart and Pete Six 1:44:17

6M ago1:44:17

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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Pete Six. The guys have had an incredible Pennsylvania gun season, filling buck tags in the snow. They discuss how to deal with hunting pressure during firearms seasons, where deer go when you get snow, buck bedding during gun season, still-hunting, tracking bucks, the stories of Johnny and Pete’s bucks…

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158| “2nd Week of 2024-2025 Deer Season” 1:02:53

6M ago1:02:53

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· Joe, Hal, Billy Molls ( Modern Day Mountain Man www.billymollsadventures.com), Bill Cole and Steve White discuss results of 2nd week hunts from Big Woods Outfitters and have some cool adventures to report. o Deer sightings are high. o Billy Molls says:” I have hunted whitetail my whole life but the way you guys hunt is perhaps the most underrated…

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Ep. 403: Tips to Become a Better Bowhunter, Optimize Your Bow Setup, & 2025 Hoyt Bows Overview with Evan Williams // Hoyt Archery 1:39:38

6M ago1:39:38

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Beau Martonik is joined by Evan Williams of Hoyt Archery. Evan is a great bowhunter who knows how to optimize his equipment and preparation to take advantage of opportunities in the field. They discuss staying calm in the moment of the shot, archery practice tips for capitalizing on shots, modifying your bow to fit your needs, becoming the 10% of h…

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Ep. 402: The Story of Lee Ellis’ Giant 212” Ohio Buck w/ Lee Ellis // Seek One 2:08:42

6M ago2:08:42

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Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Ellis of Seek One. Lee is well known for targeting and killing giant whitetails, but the story of his 2024 Ohio farm country buck may be the tip of the spear. They discuss scent in urban settings, why Lee came to hunt the big woods, how Lee finds giant bucks to hunt, addressing rumors of his 212” Ohio buck, finding th…

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157| “1st week update for 2024-2025 Deer Season” 47:22

6M ago47:22

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· Joe, Hal, Bill and Jamison discuss results of 1st week hunts from Big Woods Outfitters and also share a few tips for different weather conditions and progress of rut. o The biggest challenge of guiding is hunting is hunting can be a game of inches in the thicker cover of the big woods of the North. o Hal shares a perfect example of a huge scrape …

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Ep. 401: Tag the BIGGEST Bucks in Late November w/ Troy Pottenger 1:25:35

7M ago1:25:35

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Beau Martonik is joined by the western mountain man, Troy Pottenger. Troy has arguably killed more Boone & Crocket mountain bucks than anyone. They discuss doing whatever it takes, focusing on the late rut for the biggest bucks, tracking movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does, the second rut, old logging cuts, finding pockets that ho…

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Ep. 400: My Best Pennsylvania Deer Season Ever! | Hunt Recap 56:40

7M ago56:40

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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…

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Ep. 399: Targeting Areas with Acorns During the Rut with John Prokop 1:19:31

7M ago1:19:31

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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…

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156| “Prepping for the 2024-2025 Deer Season” 1:14:04

7M ago1:14:04

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· Joe and Hal give a quick update on their adventures during the 2024 moose season but get in depth on how to prep for the 2024-2025 deer season. Both answer questions about: o “The 10% of the woods the deer use” o How to find the 10% o How significant transitions are o When is the rut this year and much more · Head over to the Big Woods Bucks webs…

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Ep. 398: Manipulate the SPOT for Rutting Mountain Bucks with Ryan Glitsky 1:37:28

7M ago1:37:28

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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…

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