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

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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 mountains, family hunting traditions, finding old hunting stands, key terrain features, wind and thermals in the mountains, finding the perfect tree, the four-year quest for “Bobby Fischer”, lessons learned from chasing a buck for years, and much more!

Topics:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro
  • 00:06:30 - Background and Early Hunting Experiences
  • 00:09:31 - Challenges of Access and Land Ownership
  • 00:12:35 - Learning the Ropes of Turkey Hunting
  • 00:15:43 - Patience and Strategy in Turkey Hunting
  • 00:18:33 - Scouting and Multi-Tasking in the Spring
  • 00:21:42 - Diverse Terrain and Hunting Experiences
  • 00:24:41 - Nostalgia and Family Traditions in Hunting
  • 00:32:06 - Old Hunting Stands and Their Stories
  • 00:34:45 - The Journey to the Perfect Spot
  • 00:55:22 - Chasing the Monarch: A Four-Year Quest
  • 01:04:26 - The Challenges of Small Property Hunting
  • 01:10:30 - Navigating the Terrain: Understanding Wind and Deer Movement
  • 01:13:17 - Conservative Hunting Strategies: The Importance of Patience
  • 01:15:11 - The Challenge of Muzzleloading: Precision and Preparation
  • 01:17:16 - Tracking and Stalking: The Art of Deer Hunting
  • 01:22:32 - The Thrill of the Chase: A Successful Hunt for Bobby Fischer
  • 01:30:23 - Lessons Learned: Growth as a Hunter
  • 01:40:57 - The Journey of Learning: Mastering New Hunting Grounds

Resources:

Instagram:

@eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@thelukeduke

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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 mountains, family hunting traditions, finding old hunting stands, key terrain features, wind and thermals in the mountains, finding the perfect tree, the four-year quest for “Bobby Fischer”, lessons learned from chasing a buck for years, and much more!

Topics:

  • 00:00:00 - Intro
  • 00:06:30 - Background and Early Hunting Experiences
  • 00:09:31 - Challenges of Access and Land Ownership
  • 00:12:35 - Learning the Ropes of Turkey Hunting
  • 00:15:43 - Patience and Strategy in Turkey Hunting
  • 00:18:33 - Scouting and Multi-Tasking in the Spring
  • 00:21:42 - Diverse Terrain and Hunting Experiences
  • 00:24:41 - Nostalgia and Family Traditions in Hunting
  • 00:32:06 - Old Hunting Stands and Their Stories
  • 00:34:45 - The Journey to the Perfect Spot
  • 00:55:22 - Chasing the Monarch: A Four-Year Quest
  • 01:04:26 - The Challenges of Small Property Hunting
  • 01:10:30 - Navigating the Terrain: Understanding Wind and Deer Movement
  • 01:13:17 - Conservative Hunting Strategies: The Importance of Patience
  • 01:15:11 - The Challenge of Muzzleloading: Precision and Preparation
  • 01:17:16 - Tracking and Stalking: The Art of Deer Hunting
  • 01:22:32 - The Thrill of the Chase: A Successful Hunt for Bobby Fischer
  • 01:30:23 - Lessons Learned: Growth as a Hunter
  • 01:40:57 - The Journey of Learning: Mastering New Hunting Grounds

Resources:

Instagram:

@eastmeetswesthunt

@beau.martonik

@thelukeduke

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

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

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