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Most hunters want to know, "When should I take off work to hunt the rut?" Well, paying attention to fawns right now and historical doe data can help you predict the best dates in YOUR area! This is a bonus episode from the 2025 Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp.
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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Mack Mella of The Untamed, who talk about their recent hunting experiences in the rugged mountains of West Virginia. They share their thoughts on the unique challenges of turkey hunting this season with quiet gobblers. Topics include turkey camp, the unusually weird turkey season, how to successfully call in the mountains, finding a turkey when they’re not gobbling much, trying to understand turkey behavior, Beau’s success, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:59 - Getting To Know Mack
00:06:42 - Turkey Camp with The Untamed, The Hunting Public, and Just Hunt Club
00:08:40 - The Challenges Of Turkey Season
00:11:26 - Swing and A Miss
00:15:21 - It’s been a weird season
00:26:50 - Navigating Gobbles In The Mountains
00:34:56 - Finding A Turkey When They’re Not Gobbling Much
00:37:27 - Beau’s 2025 West Virginia Gobbler
00:42:10 - Aging A Turkey
00:47:00 - Hunting Together As Cameraman and Hunter
00:50:24 - Trying To Understand Turkeys
00:53:46 - Balancing Life, Work, and Hunting
00:59:44 - Insight On Production In The Hunting Industry
01:07:53 - Internships and Opportunities
01:10:50 - Parting Thoughts
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Beau Martonik is joined by Mike Zusman on an incredible journey as he trades in his keyboard for a rifle, going from a tech hacker to an Adirondack buck hunter! They discuss Mike’s journey of getting into hunting, building a successful tech hacking business, outdoor writing, seeking out a life of adventure, long-term vision, a 4-year journey in the Adirondacks to shoot a buck, the art of conversation, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:00 - Introduction and Technical Challenges
00:02:57 - Hunting Equipment Insights
00:06:00 - Personal Hunting Experiences
00:09:01 - Background and Career Journey
00:11:50 - Writing and ADHD
00:15:09 - Transitioning to Business and Consulting
00:18:11 - Hacking and Hunting Parallels
00:21:00 - Vision and Leadership in Business
00:23:55 - Life Goals and Adventure
00:27:13 - Maximizing Life and Enjoyment
00:30:24 - Balancing Time and Money in Hunting
00:32:31 - The Importance of Long-Term Vision
00:34:30 - Patience and Delayed Gratification
00:37:05 - Learning from Mistakes and Target Fixation
00:42:06 - Adirondack Adventures: A Hunter's Journey
00:54:23 - The Emotional Journey of Hunting Success
01:03:25 - The Journey of Hunting and Friendship
01:06:03 - Dining Alone: A Personal Story
01:10:01 - The Art of Conversation and Connection
01:13:04 - Storytelling in Hunting Culture
01:19:55 - The Adventure of Local Hunting
01:23:11 - Future Aspirations in Hunting and Consulting
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Beau Martonik is joined by Rendell Erik. Rendell is an Iowa resident who has successfully put his tag on multiple booner bucks on public land in agricultural areas. On a recent scouting trip, Beau met up with Rendell to scout some areas with the expectation of Beau drawing a coveted non-resident Iowa archery deer tag this fall. They discuss what types of public land areas produce the best bucks in the Midwest, rut hunting funnels, best time of year to plan an Iowa deer hunt, long-lining big bucks, buck bedding, key food sources, hunting the corn inside-out, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:56 - Letting the deer teach you
00:14:41 - What type of public land areas in the Midwest produce the best bucks
00:18:16 - Rut hunting funnels
00:23:04 - Best time of year to plan an Iowa deer hunt
00:26:19 - Long Lining Big Bucks
00:33:42 - Field judging deer and reading sign
00:39:48 - Micro points - the terrain feature mature bucks like to bed on
00:43:11 - Honey locust trees - when/why deer love to eat them
00:46:41 - Scouting the food ahead of time
00:54:36 - Hunting the corn fields “inside out”
01:00:09 - Advice for hunting Iowa as a non-resident
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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
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Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Lakosky. Lee Lakosky is a well-known figure in hunting and whitetail deer management. He's best known from the popular TV show "Crush with Lee & Tiffany," which he co-hosts with his wife, Tiffany Lakosky. They discuss his upbringing hunting the big woods of Northern Minnesota, how he bought his first farm, the journey to success with The Crush, setting high goals and achieving them, conquering buck fever, chasing the challenge, EHD vs. CWD, a lot of hunting tips, stories, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:10:49 - Lee’s favorite animals to hunt
00:14:54 - The allure of hunting Iowa
00:16:04 - Hunting the big woods of northern Minnesota
00:21:54 - Must be nice
00:29:34 - How Lee bought his first farm
00:36:44 - Dream big and work your ass off
00:47:54 - Learning new things and delayed gratification
00:57:29 - What it takes to be a great hunter
01:01:59 - How Lee conquers buck fever
01:07:23 - Summer archery practice that translates to success
01:19:08 - How much pressure will a buck take before leaving his bedding area
01:23:44 - Spot and stalk
01:26:44 - “You’re just a horn hunter”
01:36:14 - Is EHD the biggest threat to deer hunting?
01:40:59 - Getting his kids into hunting - balancing making it tough, but enjoyable
01:46:19 - The weather condition that produces the BEST deer hunting
01:50:29 - How long do bucks lock down with does in an area?
01:54:28 - The best time to rattle in BIG BUCKS
02:03:28 - Rebirth of Outdoor Television?
02:12:44 - CWD vs. EHD - Where Should the Money Go?
02:31:14 - Iowa Public Land and what makes Iowa great
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Beau Martonik is joined by John Lewis and Cody McIntyre of Just Hunt Club to share their passion for turkey hunting, strategies for public land, humorous encounters, and insights on challenges and opportunities in New England. In addition, they discuss hunting turkeys out-of-state, their favorite habitat types to find turkeys, the craziest places they’ve discovered turkeys, encountering venomous snakes, and a few big buck stories from last season.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:03:55 - How Just Hunt Club got started
00:17:25 - Getting into turkey hunting
00:23:55 - Out-of-state turkey hunting and different experiences
00:28:25 - Habitat types to find turkeys
00:35:25 - The craziest spots where turkeys lived
00:43:25 - Rattlesnakes, spiders, bears, and other scary things
00:56:45 - Black squirrel paradise
01:02:45 - Turkey hunting in the northeast
01:11:50 - Benefits of turkey hunting in steep terrain
01:18:15 - Finding adventure on the east coast
01:21:57 - New Hampshire Giant Buck
01:29:09 - Jon’s New York Early season buck over an apple tree
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Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter and Doctor of Physical Therapy Meredith Powroznik. Traditional bowhunting is a family tradition for Meredith, having learned from her father and brothers at a young age. Through that, she has learned a lot of lessons “the hard way.” They discuss getting into traditional hunting as a female, injury prevention and body maintenance for hunters, learning the basics of traditional archery, longbow vs. recurve, the little details that matter when getting extremely close to deer, rollercoaster track jobs, and a hilarious first deer story.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:11 - Introduction to Meredith Powroznik
00:07:11 - Family Traditions and Early Hunting Experiences
00:10:12 - The Competitive Edge: Gender Dynamics in Hunting
00:13:12 - The Journey of a Hunter: From Misses to Success
00:16:08 - The Importance of Physical Fitness in Hunting
00:19:06 - Injury Prevention and Body Maintenance for Hunters
00:22:11 - Traditional Archery: A Family Legacy
00:25:14 - The Learning Curve: Mastering Archery Skills
00:28:58 - Learning the Basics of Traditional Archery
00:31:49 - The Importance of Proper Form
00:35:32 - Navigating the Challenges of Traditional Bow Hunting
00:36:41 - The Art of Arrow Tuning
00:41:11 - Understanding Bow Types: Longbow vs. Recurve
00:44:31 - Strategies for Successful Deer Hunting
00:49:09 - Memorable Deer Hunting Stories
01:00:34 - Roller Coaster Track Jobs
01:18:28 - Unexpected Encounters: A Humorous First Deer Story
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Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He discusses some EMW updates, including the upcoming scouting camp, a new apparel launch, a new website, and film releases. Furthermore, he gets into his spring scouting thus far in West Virginia and Pennsylvania, discussing his post-season scouting strategy, focusing on the time of year, finding giant sheds, where he’s been finding most of the sheds, and more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:05:18 - Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp
00:09:08 - Camp Experiences and Learning
00:12:14 - New Apparel Launch
00:13:42 - Exciting Website Updates
00:20:11 - Upcoming Films and Projects
00:22:09 - Scouting Recap Begins
00:23:48 - West Virginia New Property Exploration
00:42:17 - Pennsylvania Shed Hunting
00:44:08 - Late Season Hotspots
00:46:09 - Learning from Late Season
00:51:58 - New Scouting Areas Explored and BIG Sheds Found
01:02:44 - Scouting Insights and Reflections
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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 some critical things to prepare for a western hunt, including physical training, building mental toughness, combatting altitude sickness, building hunt plans, emergency preparedness, food planning, and much more! You can find more information on these topics by signing up for our exclusive email series here.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:05 - Reconnecting and Catching Up
00:06:38 - Training Updates and Programs
00:08:06 - The Evolution of Human Predator Pack Mule
00:11:58 - Preparing for Western Hunts
00:13:06 - Email Series for Eastern Hunters
00:15:40 - The Hunting Fitness Industry
00:18:56 - Common Misconceptions in Hunting Fitness
00:25:30 - The Importance of Time in Training
00:33:55 - Tackling Packing Challenges
00:41:03 - Focus on Mobility Training
00:46:06 - Combatting Altitude Sickness
00:52:25 - Altitude Awareness
00:52:48 - Strength vs. Cardio
00:56:16 - Importance of Strength Training
00:58:48 - Endurance and Cardio Training
01:07:19 - Backcountry Nutrition
01:12:28 - Building a Hunt Plan
01:26:15 - Emergency Preparedness
01:30:42 - Should I Stay or Go?
01:36:25 - Final Thoughts and Resources
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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the country's most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters to discuss some of their biggest and most memorable sheds they’ve found in Pennsylvania! They discuss the stories and tactics behind multiple bucks including a 174” match set, and shed antlers off bucks they’ve been able to put their tags on.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro to shed hunting stories
00:05:47 - MASSive 8 point mystery buck
00:10:48 - “Big Boy” - 4 years of sheds, 6 years of hunting him
00:25:05 - 6 years of sheds within a 300-yard area
00:26:18 - The unicorn buck’s shed that Mason ended up getting years later
00:33:38 - Matching set that led to Beau’s biggest archery buck ever
00:40:36 - The booner split brow buck - 174”
00:50:53 - Missing sheds and shed hunting pressure
00:57:31 - Mason shooting a big buck in October, 100 yards from where he found his shed
01:05:13 - Finding one shed that led to a 3-year journey for a buck
01:08:53 - The Instagram knife blade shed
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Beau Martonik is joined by Joe and Mason Martonik, two of the most consistently successful big woods whitetail hunters in the country to discuss their 2024 Pennsylvania hunting season. They discuss the story of how Mason shot his 5th 140”+ public land buck in the last 7 years, finding the best access for morning hunts, Joe’s moon theory on buck movement, October scrape setups, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Ice fishing and a long winter
00:07:00 - Mason locating his big 2024 PA Mountain Buck
00:11:00 - The stupidest spot to set up was the best spot
00:17:00 - Finding the best access for morning hunts
00:20:00 - Does headlamp color matter for deer?
00:25:51 - The importance of big hemlocks in the monotonous timber
00:28:30 - Mason’s first year hunting out of a saddle
00:32:10 - Making the shot happen in thick timber
00:36:05 - Having good friends and family help with recovering deer
00:41:00 - Joe’s moon theory on buck movement
00:46:35 - Late October scrape setups
00:51:45 - The November lull
01:00:25 - Up close and personal on the ground
01:08:19 - Joe’s buck in rifle season
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Beau Martonik is joined by wilderness hunting guide, and elk hunting guru, Cliff Gray. We discuss Cliff’s journey into outfitting, common failures with hunters coming from east to west, 2025 elk hunting opportunities, 2025 Colorado Hunting Regulation changes with removing OTC elk tags, exploring new hunting opportunities, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:14 - Background of Cliff Gray
00:07:12 - The Evolution of Outdoor Adventures
00:10:29 - Cliff's Journey into Outfitting
00:16:09 - The Realities of the Guiding Business
00:22:20 - Learning from Experience: Guiding Insights
00:29:48 - The Value of Guided Hunts
00:35:58 - Elk Hunting: Learning Through Experience
00:37:26 - The Value of Diverse Hunting Experiences
00:40:01 - Skill Sets: Mountain Men vs. Elk Hunters
00:43:47 - Disconnecting from Modern Life
00:46:16 - The Future of Connectivity in Hunting
00:54:02 - Opportunities in Elk Hunting
00:59:56 - Exploring Alternative Hunting Opportunities
01:05:00 - Exploring New Hunting Opportunities
01:09:55 - 2025 Changes in Colorado's Hunting Regulations
01:16:05 - The Impact of Wolves on Elk Populations
01:19:37 - The Evolution of Hunting Trends
01:28:06 - Advice for New Hunters
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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart. Johnny is described as closer to a deer than human, and his knowledge of whitetails speaks for itself. They discuss Johnny’s late season muzzleloader buck in Ohio, focusing scouting efforts for the time of year, organizing your waypoints, scouting vs. shed hunting, reviewing your pins to create a plan, and much more to get you ready to make the most of your post-season scouting.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:06:27 - Spartan Forge Inauguration Party
00:11:58 - Johnny’s Late Season Muzzleloader Buck in Ohio
00:26:48 - Late Season Bowhunting in Illinois
00:41:38 - Focused Scouting Efforts for the Time of Year
00:50:58 - Organizing Your Waypoints
00:59:18 - Shed Hunting vs. Scouting
01:12:08 - Reviewing Your Pins and E-Scouting Again
01:18:53 - Significance of Finding Other People’s Trail Cameras
01:21:42 - Using the Sun Exposure Feature on Spartan Forge
01:29:58 - E-Scouting Consulting
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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
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Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia native and mountain whitetail hunter, Zack Robb. Zack is consistently successful hunting whitetails and recently sent in a Mountain Buck Monday post where he shot a bear and buck in the same sit! They discuss private vs. public land, encounters with big bucks, understanding deer behavior in your area, getting inside the thickets in pressured areas, deer funnels, accessing your stand, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:23 - The Mustache Identity
00:07:24 - Hunting Background and Passion
00:10:21 - Private vs Public Land Hunting Dynamics
00:13:22 - Seasonal Hunting Experiences
00:16:23 - Encounters with Big Bucks
00:19:17 - Learning from Hunting Mistakes
00:22:17 - Understanding Deer Behavior
00:25:27 - Strategic Hunting Locations INSIDE the Thickets
00:34:47 - Strategies for Finding Mature Bucks
00:36:39 - Setting Realistic Hunting Goals
00:38:37 - The Importance of Time in Hunting
00:40:50 - Understanding Deer Movement and Funnels
00:44:59 - Recognizing Patterns in Deer Behavior
00:48:20 - The Role of Access in Successful Hunts
00:50:23 - The Art of Choosing the Right Tree
00:59:16 - Lessons Learned from Close Encounters
01:01:43 - The Challenge of Hunting in Bear Country
01:04:08 - A Day of Dual Success: Bear and Buck
01:07:37 - The Joy of Bear Meat and Family Involvement
01:10:25 - Scouting Strategies and Seasonal Patterns
01:13:23 - The Importance of Family in Hunting
01:17:34 - Comparing Hunting Experiences Across States
01:19:22 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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Beau Martonik is joined by forestry expert Kenny Kane of Generation’s Forestry. We discuss the importance of forest management in sustaining deer populations and how understanding timber harvesting practices can enhance hunting strategies. Kenny shares an exciting hunting story of his 2024 mega PA mountain buck, types of logging cuts, invasive species harming our forests, gypsy moth update, browse sources deer love to feed on, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro and the Mountain Bucks Scouting Camp
00:09:46 - Private lands open to public hunting and hunting leases
00:15:51 - Managing doe populations
00:27:55 - Why tree tops are being left on the ground after logging
00:37:40 - Status of the Gypsy moths killing oak trees in Pennsylvania
00:41:38 - Why invasive plant and tree species are destructive for our forests
00:47:30 - Why are the Black Cherry trees dying
00:58:16 - The different type of timber cuts
01:05:07 - The top browse species that deer like to eat
01:09:00 - Forestry’s impact on the environment and wildlife
01:16:00 - Kenny’s Monster Public Land Pennsylvania archery buck
01:21:00 - Streamside Management Zone (SMZ) setup
01:30:50 - Best year of Kenny’s Life
01:37:00 - In-depth look at Kenny’s hunting spot where he killed the giant buck
01:44:00 - Generation’s Forestry
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Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Land and Jacob Lishen of Land Limited. Matt and Jacob are outdoor creators in the hunting industry, where they’ve run their own business telling stories through their camera lenses. They discuss the film they’re currently working on, focusing on making impactful media, pricing, and ethics, getting into the hunting industry, learning from failures, delayed gratification, big dreams, and much more!
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00:00:00 - Intro
00:05:10 - Working on a Hoyt film
00:18:00 - Focusing on creating impactful hunting media and films
00:21:00 - Pricing and ethics for creatives in the hunting industry
00:30:30 - Getting into the hunting industry as a content creator
00:41:30 - Failure is a blessing
00:54:08 - Plan for delayed gratification
01:19:15 - Are dreams ever out of reach?
01:28:45 - Big slipper guy
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Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Jake Belinda in Ohio for their annual muzzleloader season deer camp. The guys had an eventful few days of hunting in a snow storm with shots fired and some great stories. They discuss deer movement in the heart of the storm, still-hunting strategies in crunchy snow, where to start hunting in late season, track identification, weapon malfunctions, buck bedding, Beau and Jake’s shots fired, why binoculars are critical, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:07:17 - Deer movement when the snow was coming down hard
00:12:10 - The bucks were bedding on the windward sides of the ridge?
00:14:50 - Still-hunting - when to go fast or slow
00:20:23 - Where to start hunting in the late season
00:27:25 - Trying to identify buck vs doe tracks in deep snow
00:30:58 - Chasing “Socks”
00:37:09 - Johnny’s gun problems
00:48:30 - Bucks bedding on the tops of the ridges
00:54:28 - Beau’s big buck encounters
01:06:06 - Jake getting a shot opportunity
01:23:30 - Most underutilized piece of equipment for deer hunters - binoculars
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Beau Martonik is joined by Robby Denning of Rokslide. Robby is a mule deer hunting legend, and has been chasing big bucks since the early 80s. They discuss big mule deer bucks vs whitetails bucks - the similarities and differences in where they like to live, traits, home ranges, using trail cameras, getting tags, finding secluded spots, and much more!
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:00 - Comparing Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting
00:07:00 - Defining a Big Buck: Perspectives from East and West
00:18:43 - Hunting Pressure and Strategies for Success
00:27:20 - Tag Availability and Hunting Locations
00:37:59 - Scouting Strategies: Spring vs. Preseason
00:50:51 - Hunting Tactics: Adapting to Seasonal Changes
00:59:58 - The Role of Trail Cameras in Hunting
01:11:15 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Movement Patterns
01:17:28 - Comparing Whitetail and Mule Deer Hunting Strategies
01:24:05 - The Importance of Learning and Adaptation in Hunting
01:30:30 - Conservation and Future of Deer Hunting
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