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Ep. 414: Find MORE Sheds in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Cole Mitchell
Manage episode 466111632 series 2381936
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 connections tied to antlers, where he finds most of his shed antlers, the impact of technology on hunting practices, and much more!
Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Cole Mitchell
- 00:07:45 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting in West Virginia
- 00:20:20 - The Importance of Shed Hunting
- 00:22:29 - Food Sources and Deer Behavior
- 00:25:31 - Seasonal Patterns and Hunting Success
- 00:40:26 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Late Season
- 00:42:25 - Scouting Strategies for Shed Hunting
- 00:45:29 - The Importance of Terrain and Vegetation
- 00:49:48 - Finding Sheds in Food Sources vs. Bedding
- 00:52:58 - The Role of Thickets in Shed Hunting
- 00:55:58 - Shed Hunting Pressure and Its Impact on Deer
- 01:00:08 - Cell Camera Impacts on Deer Hunting
- 01:14:58 - The Art of Shed Hunting
- 01:17:40 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Bedding
- 01:20:24 - Tracking and Analyzing Shed Hunting Data
- 01:25:15 - The Role of Dogs in Shed Hunting
- 01:29:17 - Legalities and Ethics of Shed Hunting
- 01:33:25 - Shed Hunting Stories
- 01:48:28 - Strategies for Finding Sheds
- 01:56:26 - The Value of Old Deer
- 02:02:26 - Passion for Shed Hunting
Resources:
Instagram:
Facebook:
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
426 episodes
Manage episode 466111632 series 2381936
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 connections tied to antlers, where he finds most of his shed antlers, the impact of technology on hunting practices, and much more!
Topics:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Cole Mitchell
- 00:07:45 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting in West Virginia
- 00:20:20 - The Importance of Shed Hunting
- 00:22:29 - Food Sources and Deer Behavior
- 00:25:31 - Seasonal Patterns and Hunting Success
- 00:40:26 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Late Season
- 00:42:25 - Scouting Strategies for Shed Hunting
- 00:45:29 - The Importance of Terrain and Vegetation
- 00:49:48 - Finding Sheds in Food Sources vs. Bedding
- 00:52:58 - The Role of Thickets in Shed Hunting
- 00:55:58 - Shed Hunting Pressure and Its Impact on Deer
- 01:00:08 - Cell Camera Impacts on Deer Hunting
- 01:14:58 - The Art of Shed Hunting
- 01:17:40 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Bedding
- 01:20:24 - Tracking and Analyzing Shed Hunting Data
- 01:25:15 - The Role of Dogs in Shed Hunting
- 01:29:17 - Legalities and Ethics of Shed Hunting
- 01:33:25 - Shed Hunting Stories
- 01:48:28 - Strategies for Finding Sheds
- 01:56:26 - The Value of Old Deer
- 02:02:26 - Passion for Shed Hunting
Resources:
Instagram:
Facebook:
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
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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