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East Meets West Hunt
Hosted by Beau Martonik · EN
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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Ep. 491: We Killed a Turkey Mid-Podcast — Truck Talk w/ Josh Ilderton and Mason Holz // The Untamed
1w ago01:11:50Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Josh Ilderton and Mason Holz of The Untamed, recorded from the truck on the last morning of a West Virginia turkey hunting trip. They recap the week — tough conditions, birds that gobbled all day but wouldn't commit, the grind of hunting hard while balancing real jobs, kids' sports, and a weekly YouTube channel. Josh talks about what camp culture means to him and why the relationships matter more than the kills. Then they spot a longbeard and three jakes off the road, sneak up the bank, and Beau kills the longbeard ten minutes later. They also get into what's kept The Untamed going for eight years — persistence, authenticity, and playing a long game — and what Mason learned from his first season interning with a hunting media brand. Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 490: Turkey Camp Recap and New Timber Ninja Gear w/ Jason Redd
2w ago01:35:52Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Jason Redd of Timber Ninja Outdoors, recorded off the tailgate on the last day of a turkey camp trip in West Virginia. They recap three days of hunting — birds that gobbled all day on day one, a tom that put on a show for 90 minutes and never committed, roosted birds that got crashed by trespassers on day two, and a quiet final morning that just didn't come together. Good conversation on when to stay on a bird vs. move on, and what makes mountain turkey hunting so hard to predict. Jason also breaks down how he's been running the MTN Runner vest this season — what's working, what he'd change, and how he's setting it up differently for turkey vs. deer. Plus a first look at the Ronin, Timber Ninja's new single panel saddle coming out this summer. Timber Ninja IG Shop Timber Ninja in the EMW Gear Shop Timber Ninja Website Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 489: How to Find and Kill Giant Mule Deer on Public Land w/ Dioni Amuchastegui
3w ago01:52:03Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Dioni Amuchastegui, one of the most respected public land mule deer hunters in the country, to break down what it actually takes to consistently find and kill giant bucks in the West. They cover how Dioni approaches scouting from the macro level down, why most hunters are picking spots before they understand the area, how to efficiently cover country to find where deer actually are, and what changes in buck behavior through the season that most hunters misread. Dioni also explains why deer seem to disappear after velvet drop — and why it has less to do with hormones than most people assume. He tells the full story of his buck from last year — finding him on the last day of his last scouting trip, waiting for the exact right weather window, making the stock, missing twice, and putting him down on the third shot. Dioni also breaks down Deadfall Design, his company making a bino harness holster attachment built for backcountry hunters who carry a sidearm. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:30 – Who Is Dioni and How He Got Started 00:09:38 – Killing a 195-Inch Buck on His First Serious Season 00:20:06 – What He Does Differently Than Most Mule Deer Hunters 00:28:39 – How to Read Country and Know When to Move On 00:36:16 – Balancing Family, Work, and the Scouting Grind 00:41:51 – Dry Firing on Deer Before the Shot 00:53:56 – Where Big Bucks Bed and Why 01:00:06 – Empty Pockets — Why Winter Kill Creates Hollow Country 01:06:02 – Why Deer Seem to Disappear After Velvet Drop 01:09:09 – Finding the Buck and the Competition That Followed 01:18:28 – The Stalk, Two Missed Arrows, and the Kill 01:31:01 – Staying Focused on One Species 01:34:36 – Deadfall Design — How It Started and What It Does 01:49:02 – Closing Dioni's IG Deadfall Design IG Deadfall Design website Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 488: Everything You Need to Know About Muzzleloaders w/ Brad Watts // CVA
4w ago01:18:40Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Brad Watts, a 15-year muzzleloading hunter and precision rifle competitor who works at CVA, recorded live at the NWTF show. They break down everything a hunter needs to know about muzzleloaders — how to choose the right one for your hunting situation, the difference between pellets, loose powder, and Blackhorn 209, how to properly clean and maintain your gun, and what actually causes misfires in the field. Brad also explains how competing in long-range precision rifle has made him a more confident hunter at every distance, and why that same mentality applies to how you should be practicing with your bow. If you've been intimidated by muzzleloaders or feel like you're missing something, this one clears it up. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:24 – Growing Up Hunting in PA 00:07:03 – Muzzleloader Seasons and Opportunities by State 00:09:30 – Getting Into Muzzleloading 00:13:53 – How Brad Got Into Muzzleloaders Through the Industry 00:15:03 – Keeping It Simple vs. Going Down the Rabbit Hole 00:17:51 – Precision Rifle and How It Makes You a Better Hunter 00:23:24 – The Importance of Practice 00:30:57 – Understanding Calibers, Bullets, and Powder Charges 00:36:47 – Pellets vs. Loose Powder vs. Blackhorn 209 00:42:05 – Cleaning and Maintenance 00:53:00 – Moisture, Misfires, and Storing Your Muzzleloader 00:59:32 – Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 01:07:43 – New CVA Products — Endura, Optima XP, Cascade Rimfire 01:15:16 – Closing + Where to Find CVA Save 10% on CVA muzzleloaders, rifles, and accessories at bpioutdoors.com/cva — use code EASTMEETSWEST10 Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 487: The Funnel System That's Killed Giants for 60 Years w/ Bobby Worthington
Apr 2101:43:51Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Bobby Worthington — 21-time national and 8-time world archery champion, author of Final Quest, and one of the most respected whitetail hunters alive — to break down the funnel system he's used to kill mature bucks for 60 years. Bobby explains why most hunters overcomplicate the rut, the exact window when hunting sign matters vs. when to focus on funnels, how to read terrain and natural restrictions on any property, and why hunting hard means committing to one or two spots — not jumping around. He also walks through a real consulting job he did the day before this interview, breaking down every stand location on a property he'd never seen. Plus: the Mountain Mike story, what the whitetail deer has taught him about life, and why woodsmanship beats every tactic you've read online. If you've been grinding hard and not connecting on mature bucks, this episode changes how you think about the rut. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:33 – Meet Bobby Worthington 00:12:29 – The Evolution of Hunting 00:24:13 – How To Navigate Information 00:29:14 – Analyzing Funnels 00:47:09 – The Importance Of Having Patience to Learn One Area 00:56:01 – Time In The Woods 00:59:23 – Historical Data 01:05:56 – When It All Comes Together 01:09:29 – Developing Experience 01:16:52 – Targeting A Buck In His Core Area 01:20:31 – Endless Information 01:23:28 – Mountain Mike Story 01:34:51 – Gift Giving 01:35:40 – Closing Statements and Resources Resources: Final Quest — P.O. Box 461, Pikeville, TN 37367 Online Woodsmanship Course — joe@asiogear.com Bobby’s consulting services - https://www.higginsoutdoors.com/bobby-worthington/ Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 486: How We Scout Big Woods with No Habitat Diversity (Real Hunt Breakdown) w/ Just Hunt Club
Apr 1401:16:55Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Jon Lewis, Eli McArthur, and Justin Mueller from the Just Hunt Club crew after a full day of scouting together in the PA big woods. The conversation focuses on hunting remote terrain that has plenty of topographic diversity but almost no vegetation diversity — steep ridges, drainages, and saddles in mature timber where everything looks the same once you're on the ground. They break down how to find micro diversity in the vegetation, why that's what actually separates good spots from dead ones, and why you have to put boots on the ground to figure it out. Jon tells the full story of his 2025 PA rifle buck — two days of tracking through fresh snow, committing to a track in the afternoon with 14 miles already on their legs, and packing a deer out in the dark. One of the better hunting stories you'll hear this season. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:20 – Getting to Know Eli 00:07:13 – Just Hunt Club and the Filming Experience 00:14:13 – Scouting Remote, Rugged Big Woods Terrain 00:20:47 – Hunting Strategies in Rugged Terrain 00:28:48 – Micro Diversity and What It Looks Like 00:43:18 – Jon’s Buck Story and Tracking in the PA Big Woods 01:01:49 – The Aftermath of Packing Out a Mountain Buck 01:09:32 – Expectations 01:13:00 – Resources to Connect with Guests Resources: Just Hunt Club IG Just Hunt Club YouTube Just Hunt Podcast Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 485: Old-School Turkey Hunting, Storytelling, and Why It Still Matters with Brent Reaves // Meat Eater
Apr 701:13:22Tap to summarizeBrent Reaves of MeatEater joins Beau Martonik to talk turkey hunting, storytelling, and why the best parts of hunting have nothing to do with pulling the trigger. From chasing gobblers across the South to lessons learned over decades in the woods, Brent shares stories, hard-earned wisdom, and why patience, tradition, and community still matter today. They dive into turkey hunting tactics, how hunting styles have changed over time, and why sometimes the best move is simply sitting still and letting the woods work. This episode blends old-school perspective, humor, and real-world experience from a lifetime outdoors. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:27 – Intro at NWTF and meeting Brent Reaves 00:10:53 – Brent’s background and transition to MeatEater 00:15:35 – The art of storytelling and why it matters 00:20:40 – Why people connect to hunting stories 00:28:35 – Hunting community and bringing people together 00:30:53 – Why turkey hunting stands above everything else 00:36:41 – Lessons from long turkey hunts and failures 00:47:23 – How turkey hunting has changed over time 00:49:09 – Patience vs. run-and-gun hunting styles 00:54:02 – Calling strategies and reading turkey behavior 00:58:40 – Gear, knives, and hunting traditions Resources: Brent's IG This Country Life Podcast Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 484: The Mindset Shift That Led to Two of His Biggest NC Bucks w/ Jacob Lishen
Mar 3101:25:39Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik sits down with Jacob Lishen to talk about the mindset shift that helped him kill two of his best North Carolina bucks to date. They discuss hunting pressure, confidence, community, learning from mistakes, and why mature bucks are so tied to security cover and sanctuary. This episode goes beyond tactics and gets into the deeper side of why we hunt and how the right perspective can make you both happier and more effective in the woods. Topics: 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:33 – Catching up with Jacob 00:10:43 – Tough seasons, pressure, and chasing the wrong things 00:17:18 – How pressure and expectations can hurt your hunting 00:23:28 – Why mindset and fulfillment matter more than success 00:31:22 – The importance of community and deer camp culture 00:37:08 – Why Jacob still pursues mature bucks 00:41:09 – Different goals, different definitions of success 00:52:27 – Reflection, vulnerability, and learning from struggles 00:59:19 – The 3.5-year pursuit and breaking bad habits 01:06:49 – What actually led to killing these two bucks 01:07:17 – Sanctuary and security cover for mature deer 01:15:41 – The “chink in the armor” for big bucks 01:19:19 – Applying these principles anywhere Resources: Jacob IG Land Limited IG Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 483: Deer Habitat, Turkey Hunting & Woodsmanship w/ Catman (Jonathan Boehme)
Mar 2401:29:52Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Beau Martonik sits down with Jonathan “Catman” Boehme at the NWTF show in Nashville. They talk through Catman’s background, how he got into hunting, and what learning the hard way taught him over time. The conversation covers turkey hunting in hill country, adapting to pressure, food sources and tree identification for deer, self-filming, and the mindset that comes with experience in the woods. 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:19 – The Growth of Nashville 00:07:00 – Jonathan’s Beginning To Hunting and Fishing 00:15:25 – Technology and Hunting 00:19:56 – Hunting New Spots 00:23:10 – Identifying Plants 00:27:48 – Hunting Different Food Sources 00:40:31 – The World Of Fishing 00:51:21 – Beginning On The Water 00:53:44 – Different Regions And Their Cultures 01:00:27 – Comparing Turkey and Deer Hunting 01:10:13 – Learning From Mistakes 01:20:24 – Jonathan’s Youtube Journey 01:26:20 – Closing Statements Resources: Catman YouTube Catman Instagram Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ep. 482: What Every Hunter Should Know About Lyme Disease w/ Adam Kristan
Mar 1701:46:26Tap to summarizeBeau Martonik talks with Adam Kristan about his experience battling Lyme disease and why hunters need to take tick-borne illnesses seriously. Adam shares how his symptoms started, the challenges of being misdiagnosed, and what finally led him to the right treatment. They also discuss early warning signs of Lyme disease, common misconceptions, and practical ways hunters can prevent tick bites while spending time in the woods. If you hunt, scout, or spend a lot of time outdoors, this episode highlights why early detection and prevention are critical when it comes to Lyme disease. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:04:25 – Lyme Disease Discussion 00:07:02 – Adam's Background 00:11:58 – Adam’s Deer Camp 00:19:53 – Adam’s Lyme Story 00:31:37 – Beau’s Lyme Experience 00:42:58 – Common Misconceptions About Lyme Disease 00:49:13 – Lyme Disease Prevention 01:13:22 – Hunting with Lyme 01:16:33 – Hunting Culture in the Northeast 01:32:30 – Tracking in the Northeast 01:42:37 – Conclusion and Takeaways Resources: Email: axk8385@rit.edu Stram Center for Integrative Medicine: https://stramcenter.com/ Ticknology: https://www.ticknology.org/ Global Lyme Alliance: https://www.globallymealliance.org/ Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Poncho Outdoors - Poncho Outdoors makes tough, sharp-looking, no-BS apparel for hardworking outdoorsmen who put in the time year-round. Go to ponchooutdoors.com/EASTMEETSWEST to save $10 and free shipping Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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