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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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Covering all things DIY whitetail hunting, the Truth From The Stand Deer Hunting Podcast is the place to get your deer hunting stories, deer hunting tips and more. We'll launch a new podcast each week exploring topics across the landscape of deer and deer hunting. So take your time and enjoy each episode and be sure to subscribe to the podcast and take us with you across all your devices. Whether in the car or at work, we could all use a little more deer hunting in our lives!
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Beau Martonik about the hot topic of Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. We're both optimistic about it eventually being allowed, which would bring more opportunities for hunters juggling work and family commitments. We touch on the potential economic and acknowledge challenges like limited l…
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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 discusses his backcountry food system that helps keep him energized, recovered, and healthy while elk hunting, moose hunting, and everywhere …
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Hey folks, In this episode I talk with Bobby Worthington about the finer points of deer hunting, focusing on trophy bucks and effective strategies. Bobby shares his insights on reading the land, using historical sign and trail camera data, and the importance of hunting funnels and pinch points. We discuss how picking the right tree involves a mix o…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Upgren of Northern Forest Whitetail. Matt has compiled over 10 years of trail camera data in Minnesota's north woods to help find the best dates and times to take off work and hunt the rut. They discuss the types of areas where Matt hunts, his remote deer camp, the importance of doe family groups, trail camera locati…
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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 discusses his essential clothing system for September archery elk hunting, focusing on an eight-piece layering system for an upcoming trip to…
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode, I’m catching up with my buddy Byron Horton. Byron has made the effort to un-Tech himself. From ditching trail cameras to adopting a stick bow, he’s getting back to the roots of hunting. We’re talking woodsman ship, chasing November bucks and letting the land and deer guide your hunts. As if family and hunting…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Bowhay of Hunt DIY and Elk Hunt. Zach has been successful elk hunting with any and all tactics. They discuss the challenges for obtaining elk tags and a plan to still get them, adapting tactics as landscapes change, the mental part of elk hunting, hunting the same spot vs. new areas, understanding elk behavior, what …
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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 breaks down the types of hunting saddles, hunting saddle safety, how to choose a saddle for hunting, the most comfortable hunting saddle, the…
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Hey folks, Clint here. In this episode of the Truth From The Stand podcast, I chat with Dan Infalt about prepping for deer season, from gear checks to bow practice, and the importance of staying in shape. We discuss how attitude and confidence can influence hunting success. Dan and I share stories about the challenges of public land hunting, explor…
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On today’s episode, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native, Paul Putera. Paul finds consistent success in the mountains, the big woods, and the low-lying marsh country. They discuss trail camera placement on key sign, consistent habitat to find big bucks, why buck bedding isn’t always consistent in the big woods, mast crop influence on deer m…
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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, he and his hunting partner, Ethan Demi, discuss their backcountry first aid kits on a moose hunt in Alaska. First aid kits aren't the most excitin…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Brad Brooks of Argali. Brad is a backcountry hunter, seasoned rock climber, business owner, and obsessed with chasing big mule deer bucks. They discuss executing the shot in high stress situations, understanding mule deer behavior, finding where big mule deer live, innovative hunting gear, finding adventure in hunting, an…
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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. 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 …
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Hey folks, Clint Campbell here. In this episode, I chat with Joe Miles about our shared love for hunting and the adventures we've had. We dive into the joy of exploring new places, meeting fellow hunters, and appreciating the simple things. Joe shares his hunting experiences in South Carolina, Kentucky, Kansas, Texas, Mexico, and Africa, discussing…
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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…
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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 w…
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Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with my buddy Wilson about our upcoming Idaho elk hunt together, chasing whitetails in Idaho, and Wilsons epic Mule Deer hunt in one of the last truly wild places in the lower 48, the Frank Church Wilderness. Wilson talks about being present with family, his elk hu…
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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 storie…
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Hey folks, Clint here from the Truth From The Stand podcast. In this episode, I chat with Chad about what seems like the annual trail camera controversy and potential bans, questioning their impact on access issues. We stress fighting for hunting rights and better wildlife management. We also touch on hunting access, land ownership, and tech's role…
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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 …
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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 abo…
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Hey folks, In this episode I chat with big buck killer Adam Hayes. Out of 40 bucks, he’s killed 10 that have grossed into the elite Booner class, and 4 of those have smashed 200-inch ambition . We dive into hunting mature bucks, the importance of wind direction, and the role of effective scouting. Adam shares his early season tactics, how to balanc…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Nick Pinizzotto, CEO of the National Deer Association. They spent the morning at Nick’s camp in central Pennsylvania discussing deer management, deer populations, hunting mature bucks, the Saturday Deer Opener, how polling works, opportunity vs. quality, hunter retainment, the public lands initiative, and much more! Topic…
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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with my buddy Josh Ilderton from the Untamed. We cover ground hunting and using it like a cheat code to get close to mature bucks. Then we dive into making plans to hunt multiple states and learning to savor the moments. It’s not usually what tags got filled, but who you spent time filling them with is what you’ll …
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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Jace Allen, and Rendell Erik. These three guys have shot a ton of great bucks on public land all over the country. They break down an area they scouted together, specifically looking at a buck bed and how they would hunt it at the beginning of October. In addition, they discuss buck bedding near access poi…
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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 Hoyt RX-8 bow build. Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inq…
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Hey Folks, In this episode I chat with Brian Douglas about the art of killing mature bucks. We cover hunting strategies, dealing with different terrains, and managing hunting pressure. We dive into early season tactics, balancing patience and aggression, and the mental grind of hunting in October and the rut. We also talk about balancing hunting wi…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will. Bill has exclusively bow hunted for the last 15 years and is an engineer by trade. They discuss Bill’s 2023 hunting season, arrow weights, nocks, choosing the right arrow, a university study on arrow fletchings for broadhead flight, bow tuning, and everything in between to make sure you a…
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On today's episode, I'm chatting with Josh Profitt about our deer hunting experiences and the impact of life changes on our pursuits. We dive into the grit and determination needed to chase specific deer and the support that keeps us going. We discuss the challenges of hunting thick terrain and dealing with road traffic. Josh shares his experience …
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On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss the 2024 Pennsylvania Elk application season, elk scouting, trail cameras, habitat management, elk hunting experiences, and the elk tag application process. The discussion also delves into the use of bonus points, the archery season, and the dynamics of elk hunt…
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Hey folks, we’re back with a fresh episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. In this episode, we tackle balancing work and hunting, share strategies for hunting mountainous terrain, and dive into some personal hunting regrets. We discuss terrain selection, effective trail camera use, and understanding deer behavior, including the ti…
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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 the importance of conditioning and training for hunting, focusing on the differences …
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Hey folks, We’re back with a brand new episode of the Truth from the Stand deer hunting podcast. This time around, I’m joined by my buddy Greg Litzinger to dive into all things hunting and bow shooting. And guess what? This is part one of a two-part series, so there’s even more to come next week. In this episode, Greg talks about his recent hand in…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to dissect an area of flat big woods that Beau has hunted in the past, while talking about predicting bedding areas, herbicide spray logging cuts, low spots for mat…
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On today’s episode, I'm joined by Rendell, and we're diving into our recent hunting adventures across different states. We tackle the challenges of long drives, varying deer populations, and what makes certain states our top picks for hunting. Scouting, finding secondary food sources, and reading historical sign are key topics we cover. Rendell sha…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe Martonik and Justin Mueller after a day of spring scouting and filming for an upcoming Mountain Buck Scouting Video Series. They recap the day of trying to find a buck Beau has on camera, working backwards from a thermal hub community scrape, analyzing buck bedding, the holy grail community scrape, tying a spot togeth…
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In this chat, Ryan and I dive deep into our trail camera tactics and how we decipher the data for our hunts. With around 30 cameras each, we stress the importance of picking spots with dense cover that make mature bucks feel at home. Our strategy is simple: focus on deer trails, key terrain features, scrapes and transitions. Our talk revolves aroun…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Becca Latini and Jennifer Guerriero. The change of the opening day of rifle season in Pennsylvania from Monday to Saturday has been one of the most polarizing and controversial issues. They discuss deer camp traditions, what happened with the opener change, impacts on small business owners, hunter surveys, dissecting the …
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Join me on the Truth From the Stand Podcast as I sit down with Troy Fowler to delve into the heart of bowhunting and arrow dynamics. We're diving deep into the world of hunting experiences, arrow spine, and fine-tuning those crucial shots. Troy drives home the critical nature of arrow flight, spotlighting how using underspined arrows can dramatical…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Tom Taylor and John Pantuso of Case Knives. Beau visited the Case factory in Bradford, PA to see where the iconic knives are made by the hands of American workers. They discuss 135 years of knife manufacturing, why you should always carry a pocket knife, different types of knife blade profiles and materials, field sharpen…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Sam Ubl. Sam has been hunting public and by permission land, and using water access way before it was “cool.” Sam has a DIY mentality, where there’s a will there’s a way. This approach came from trudging through the swamps of Wisconsin with his dad as a youngster, where sometimes making your own water acc…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton, Zack Marcum, and Cole Booth of The Untamed. They spent 5 days running the mountains of southern West Virginia hunting turkeys and ended up with 3 gobblers. They discuss aggressive run and gunning, Zack’s white-winged Tom, tactics for turkey hunting steep mountains, Beau and Josh’s double, and much more! You…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Cody Schleich. I’m always looking to meet guys who embrace the challenge of hunting big woods and hill country. Cody is one of those guys who is a calculated and aggressive grinder hunting mature bucks in rugged terrain. Hunting mature bucks ithese areas can sometimes feel like finding a needle in a hayst…
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Beau Martonik is joined by Christopher Leppert of the Mobile Hunter’s Expo. Christopher shares his journey from hunting exclusively on private land to transitioning to public land hunting. They discuss understanding thermals in the early season, finding consistent food sources, finding setups to increase opportunities, Chris’ giant public land Ohio…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Tony Peterson. In today’s episode we dive into how at times, removing your ego …or adding a little ego can make all the difference in your hunting success. Go overboard and you’ve probably missed something…not enough and you may not take that leap your gut is telling you to that would lead you to killing …
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Beau Martonik is joined by Hunter and Truth from the Stand Deer Hunting podcast host, Clint Campbell. Clint has been going to Kansas for the last 3 years with the goal of shooting a mature buck with his bow on the ground and did it in a big way last year with a 172” buck! They discuss simplifying hunting strategies, playing in the shadows, lessons …
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Dan Johnson. If you’re anything like Dan and I (and all of you out there juggling family, work and other responsibilities), it seems like our time gets more limited every year. Whether by choice or out of necessity, efficiency is the name of the game. Gone are the days of having all the time in the world …
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Beau Martonik is joined by Brandon Miller of the Everyday Outdoorsmen. Brandon is an avid Pennsylvania hunter who spends every weekend he can in the woods. They discuss Brandon’s YouTube channel, his 2023 deer hunting season, a still-hunting strategy that works really well, different methods for getting a deer out of the woods, mountain laurel bedd…
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Today on the podcast I’m joined by my buddy Brandon Barlow. Brandon hunts public and small permission parcels in the south. As a native New Yorker he's had to adapt his hunting approach from relying on the historical calendar dates of good whitetail hunting...to now using long-term data to keep him in the game as his season is much longer. And the …
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Beau Martonik is joined by champion turkey caller and hunter Beau Brooks. Beau is known for fooling just about anything with a mouth call. They discuss growing up in the West, finding the turkey that wants to play your game, mid-day turkeys, what to do when a Tom has hens with him, calling strategies, their top gear for turkey hunting, and much mor…
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