In this episode of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau Martonik and Josh Stewart continue their conversation in part two. Josh shares the full story of a hunt that started with heartbreak. Missing his target buck at five yards and ended with one of the most intense and rewarding bucks of his life. They break down the decisions that mattered most, such as staying put rather than leaving, reading doe behavior, choosing a doe bleat over a grunt, and trusting instinct amid peak-rut chaos. If you enjoy detailed whitetail strategy, real hunting stories, and lessons learned the hard way, this episode is packed with value.

Topics:

00:00:00 — Intro

00:05:08 – Old-School Hunting & the Pennsylvania Tuxedo

00:13:10 – One-sticking & Rappel Systems

00:17:02 – Scouting Your Way In

00:20:21 – Spotting A Giant Buck In Summer & Finding the Micro-Meadow

00:23:44 – Staying In The Tree After Devastation Pays Off

00:27:45 – Bleat vs Grunt: The Decision That Changed Everything

00:30:45 – Age, Mass & History of the Buck

00:32:56 – Why Doe Bleats Work

00:37:23 – Why Micro-Meadows Consistently Produce Mature Bucks

00:50:25 – Trusting the Process & Mental Toughness