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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Northeastern hunter Jake Bennett. Jake is known for his unique style of deer hunting in the northeast and has years of success under his belt, including this year, where we shot two deer over 165 inches! They discuss elk hunting in grizzly bear country, understanding deer behavior in different environments, rushing shots, not worrying about the wind, scent control practices, evolving goals with his son, the pressures of social media, hunting stories, and a lot more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:06:41 - Introduction to Jake Bennett

    00:09:49 - The Allure of Elk Hunting

    00:12:34 - Challenges of Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country

    00:18:41 - Gear and Safety Considerations for hunting in Grizzly country

    00:24:40 - Elk Hunting Strategies and Local Insights

    00:28:04 - Grizzly Bear Dynamics and Hunting Experiences

    00:31:32 - Training for Elk Hunting and Its Impact on Whitetail

    00:35:30 - Hunting Strategies and Adaptations in Different Environments

    00:37:24 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Suburban Areas

    00:43:04 - The Importance of Location and Adaptability in Hunting

    00:47:45 - The Story of 'Reb': A Successful Hunt

    00:56:16 - Reflections on Luck and Strategy in Hunting

    00:56:42 - Hunting Misses and Lessons Learned

    01:02:42 - The Pressure of Social Media in Hunting

    01:07:26 - The Emotional Connection to Hunting

    01:09:48 - Scouting vs. Hunting: The True Work

    01:17:24 - Wind, Scent Control, and Hunting Strategies

    01:25:18 - Shaking the etch-a-sketch to rethink gun season

    01:27:46 - Deer Camp Adventures: A Family Tradition

    01:32:28 - The Thrill of the Hunt: A Father-Son Experience

    01:36:57 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting Culture

    01:42:53 - Preserving the Heritage: The Future of Hunting


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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 and Kurt Martonik discuss everything you need to know about riflescopes for deer hunting including the types, magnification, mounting, setup, and much more!
    Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to [email protected] with the subject line saying Gear Talk.

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro to riflescopes for deer hunting

    00:02:43 - Types of riflescopes

    00:04:03 - Beau’s preferred riflescope for deer hunting - Maven RS.2


    00:05:03 - What magnification to keep your scope on while hunting the big woods

    00:07:13 - Low light capabilities

    00:07:43 - First vs. Second focal plane scopes

    00:10:34 - Elevation and windage adjustments

    00:11:38 - Scope mounting height



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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton and Cole Booth of the Untamed. The guys break down their recent DIY Kansas whitetail hunt that ended in success! They discuss obtaining a Kansas whitetail tag, the Kansas walk-in program, finding deer sign worth hunting, bucks living in the middle of nothing, speed scouting on the fly, epic encounters on the ground, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:07:01 - Morning activity in West Virginia

    00:16:35 - Obtaining a non-resident Kansas whitetail tag

    00:23:01 - Kansas walk-in area program

    00:28:26 - Finding deer sign that’s worth hunting

    00:38:31 - Living out of the truck

    00:42:01 - Bucks living in the middle of nothing

    00:53:01 - Public Land Etiquette

    00:55:49 - Finding the biggest sign of the trip

    00:59:01 - Driving 200 miles a day

    01:07:11 - Dirt roads you DON’T want to go down

    01:13:13 - Why ground hunting was the most effective

    01:21:54 - Naming deer

    01:25:01 - Tough break opportunity

    01:37:01 - Throwing rocks to get a buck to get up from his bed

    01:42:01 - Choosing the right hunting partners for out-of-state trips

    01:44:46 - Who turned the rut on?!


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart and Pete Six. The guys have had an incredible Pennsylvania gun season, filling buck tags in the snow. They discuss how to deal with hunting pressure during firearms seasons, where deer go when you get snow, buck bedding during gun season, still-hunting, tracking bucks, the stories of Johnny and Pete’s bucks, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:05:22 - Why are there more big bucks this year?

    00:09:54 - How to handle the opening day of gun season hunting pressure

    00:17:37 - How far do deer travel to their winter feeding areas when snow hits?

    00:22:42 - Where Johnny and Pete have been finding buck bedding during gun season

    00:29:59 - Johnny got bamboozled by a big buck

    00:33:52 - Still-hunting and tracking bucks in the snow - Pete’s buck

    00:45:22 - Chasing the snow - going into a new area and finding bucks

    00:57:27 - Johnny shoots a big PA 8 point

    01:12:36 - Sometimes bucks do what you least expect

    01:16:09 - What magnification to keep your scope at when still-hunting or tracking

    01:19:02 - What to do when you don’t have the time to hunt a lot


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Evan Williams of Hoyt Archery. Evan is a great bowhunter who knows how to optimize his equipment and preparation to take advantage of opportunities in the field. They discuss staying calm in the moment of the shot, archery practice tips for capitalizing on shots, modifying your bow to fit your needs, becoming the 10% of hunters killing most of the deer, the 2025 Hoyt bowhunting lineup, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:05:42 - Evan and Hoyt’s background

    00:14:17 - Competition rifle shooting leading to going bow-only

    00:17:54 - Staying calm in the moment of shooting

    00:25:20 - How to prepare to capitalize on those few shot opportunities

    00:36:16 - Modifying your bow for deer hunting vs western hunting

    00:45:34 - Becoming the 10% of hunters that are killing most of the deer

    00:46:22 - Draw Length importance for whitetail hunters

    00:53:07 - 2025 Hoyt Hunting Bows Overview

    00:54:24 - Hard or soft back walls - how to know what is best for you

    01:04:45 - Arrow stiffness for bow tuning

    01:12:29 - Other updates to new Hoyt bows

    01:20:22 - Carbon vs. aluminum risers


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Lee Ellis of Seek One. Lee is well known for targeting and killing giant whitetails, but the story of his 2024 Ohio farm country buck may be the tip of the spear. They discuss scent in urban settings, why Lee came to hunt the big woods, how Lee finds giant bucks to hunt, addressing rumors of his 212” Ohio buck, finding the buck’s safe zone, capitalizing on the opportunity, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:05:46 - Podcasting, storytelling, and the story of Kimbo

    00:17:26 - Does scent really matter in suburban areas?

    00:26:14 - What drives Lee to chase these giant deer

    00:32:11 - Why Lee came to hunt the big woods of PA

    00:40:38 - Special appearance: Johnny Stewart

    00:49:15 - How Lee finds giant bucks to hunt

    00:59:56 - Addressing rumors on Lee’s 212” Ohio buck in farm country

    01:05:46 - Finding the Ohio monster

    01:17:11 - Door knocking for permission

    01:27:46 - Finding his safe zone

    01:44:24 - Getting the shot at the Ohio giant

    01:56:36 - What’s next?


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by the western mountain man, Troy Pottenger. Troy has arguably killed more Boone & Crocket mountain bucks than anyone. They discuss doing whatever it takes, focusing on the late rut for the biggest bucks, tracking movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does, the second rut, old logging cuts, finding pockets that hold the best deer, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:04:10 - Long drives and doing whatever it takes to succeed

    00:20:54 - Focusing on the late rut

    00:24:10 - Tracking the movement patterns of mature bucks in relation to does coming into heat

    00:31:07 - What age you can start using annual patterns on bucks

    00:37:10 - Why the biggest bucks let their guard down at the end of the rut

    00:48:10 - Second rut

    00:53:40 - Hunting old, old logging cuts

    01:02:10 - Playing the long game watching a buck for 4 years

    01:11:01 - Finding pockets that hold the best deer


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  • Beau Martonik is solo on this East Meets West Hunt podcast episode. He breaks down his 2024 Pennsylvania archery season, which was filled with encounters with big bucks and ultimately led to a filled tag on November 1st. He discusses fine-tuning specific spots, his mid-October cold front strategy, dealing with the heat, blown opportunities, getting aggressive, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:04:40 - Fine-tuning specific spots

    00:10:35 - Mid-October cold front strategy - Huge buck encounter inside bedding

    00:16:10 - Getting in tight during warm weather days

    00:24:48 - Swing and a miss…

    00:28:10 - Grunting in a nice 10 pt

    00:31:40 - Bowhunting is a game of inches (and seconds)

    00:36:60 - Taking it to the ground - Buck Down!

    00:44:30 - Family retrieval

    00:48:10 - Things can change any second


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by John Prokop. John resides in Pennsylvania and spends more time in the woods than 99% of other hunters, learning the habits of mountain bucks on public land. They discuss how shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks, his 2023 7.5-year-old mountain buck, finding the right rut hunting setups near mast-producing trees, access in areas with a lot of acorns, rut magic, mast cycles, weather effects, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:06:07 - Introduction to John Prokop

    00:11:02 - How shed hunting has helped John get on mature bucks

    00:21:37 - 2023 Hunting season recap

    00:30:37 - 7.5 year old mountain buck during the rut

    00:35:57 - Finding rut hunting setups

    00:39:37 - Honing in on one area

    00:43:46 - How often to sit in one tree

    00:50:07 - Rut magic - 3 bucks on one ridge

    00:59:31 - Mast cycles and weather for predicting rut movement


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Pennsylvania native, and rut hunting extraordinaire, Ryan Glitsky. Ryan has found consistent success hunting rutting mountain bucks over the years and has a simple approach to making the most of the rut. Topics include finding multiple doe bedding areas, historical data, the lockdown period, manipulating the spot, terrain/habitat diversity, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Introduction and Catching Up

    00:08:35 - Maximizing Rut Hunting Success: Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas

    00:17:39 - Identifying Key Hunting Locations

    00:24:33 - E-Scouting: Connecting the Dots for Successful Hunting

    00:31:47 - Focusing on the Rut: Increasing Hunting Success

    00:34:10 - Hunting a Specific Buck

    00:35:36 - Historical Data and Scouting

    00:38:42 - The Excitement of the Rut

    00:42:02 - The Lockdown Period

    00:47:10 - The Pressure of Being a Hunter

    00:54:23 - Appreciating the Moment

    01:00:51 - The Essence of Mobile Hunting

    01:03:08 - Manipulating the Spot

    01:04:56 - Finding Multiple Doe Bedding Areas

    01:07:20 - Terrain and Habitat Diversity

    01:10:04 - Post-Season Scouting

    01:16:58 - Failure as a Teacher

    01:23:36 - Enjoy Your Own Hunt


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  • Beau Martonik was joined by Brett Joy of Just Hunt Club at Hunstock in New York, where they gave a live presentation on their three-year trail camera strategy for long-term success. Brett hunts the mountains of New Hampshire and all over the country and uses annual data to help dictate the best hunting spots. They discuss their 3-year trail camera strategy, trail camera settings, the importance of scrapes in the big woods, rubs, analyzing data, e-scouting, patterning doe groups, stand placement for hunting the rut, accessing your stand, understanding wind and thermals, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:06:25 - Introduction to trail cameras

    00:09:15 - How I used cameras to aid in my best archery buck ever

    00:12:30 - How many trail cameras should you use per acreage?

    00:15:55 - Beau and Brett’s 3 Year Trail Camera Strategy

    00:22:08 - Year 1 Trail Camera Strategy

    00:26:00 - Solar panels, photo/video mode

    00:28:05 - Year 2 Trail Camera Strategy

    00:32:55 - Importance of scrapes in the big woods

    00:36:25 - Scrape examples from different times of the year

    00:38:49 - What kind of rubs to put trail cameras on

    00:40:55 - What kind of trails to put trail cameras on

    00:44:25 - Trail camera setup tips

    00:51:25 - Photo organization

    00:56:03 - How do you know where to hunt? Hunt plan overview

    00:59:40 - How Brett E-scouts to find the best hunting areas

    01:00:36 - Scouting boots on the ground efficiently

    01:02:56 - Patterning doe groups to predict the rut

    01:06:21 - Stand placement for hunting the rut

    01:13:55 - Finding the best way to access your stand

    01:14:54 - Understanding wind and thermals

    01:18:35 - Executing the hunt


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Matt Lehr of the Mobile Hunter’s Dojo podcast. Matt is from Michigan but has found consistent success (including a 200”+ buck) out-of-state on public land with a simple approach. They discuss setting expectations, choosing a state, speed scouting, the best timeframe to hunt, the breakdown of his giant Illinois public land buck, visualization tactics, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Introduction

    00:06:00 - Intro to Matt Lehr

    00:08:22 - Setting Expectations and Goals for Out-of-State Trips

    00:10:28 - Adjusting Expectations Based on Location

    00:12:44 - Background and Introduction to the Mobile Hunters Dojo

    00:15:49 - The Importance of Avoiding Comparison in Hunting

    00:19:25 - Combining Tactical and Personal Development Conversations in the Podcast

    00:22:37 - Setting Realistic Expectations and Enjoying the Hunting Experience

    00:26:47 - Selecting States to Hunt: Factors to Consider

    00:31:15 - Scouting and Finding Bedding Areas

    00:35:24 - Optimal Timeframe for Hunting

    00:39:37 - Avoiding Comparison and Focusing on Personal Growth

    00:53:34 - The Benefits of a Mobile Hunting Setup

    01:02:24 - Scouting and Adjusting Strategies for Targeting Bucks

    01:06:30 - Setting Realistic Goals and Embracing Unexpected Opportunities

    01:12:39 - The Power of Visualization and Preparation

    01:18:48 - Embrace Personal Growth and Enjoy the Hunting Experience

    01:24:31 - The Value of Relationships and Support in Hunting


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Tyler Martonik to recap their 2024 DIY Montana Archery Elk Hunt. Beau and Tyler doubled up on two great bulls throughout the 10-day hunt. They discuss what it’s like hunting in Breaks country, dealing with extreme hunting pressure, lessons learned with spot and stalking, Tyler’s bull story, Beau’s bull story, finding a mega-giant, a knife wound, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro - MBM, Timber Ninja Hurricane Helene update, other updates

    00:11:04 - What it’s Like Elk Hunting the Missouri River Breaks in Montana

    00:16:04 - Dealing with Extreme Hunting Pressure

    00:20:49 - Scheme for Naming Elk

    00:22:42 - First Stalk on “Fat Lip”

    00:26:58 - Beau Passing on a Younger 6x6

    00:31:04 - Finding the Mega-Giant Bull - Machine Bull Kelly

    00:39:59 - Timing the Stalk for the Most Consistent Winds

    00:42:47 - Tyler’s Successful Stalk on “Fat Lip” - a 7x7 Bull

    00:54:08 - Packing into the Hidden Valley for Machine Bull Kelly

    00:59:37 - October Rut Fest

    01:09:49 - Last Day, Last Chance - Bull Down!

    01:19:34 - Stabbing Myself with a Knife

    01:28:19 - Rattlesnake Knob         


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by houndsman and bowhunter Josh Ilderton of the Untamed. Josh is known for his unique style of hunting whitetails on the ground, but Josh is also a great houndsman. Beau joined Josh and the Untamed crew for an early season West Virginia bear hunt with hounds. They discuss how Josh got started bear hunting with hounds, Beau’s big bear, bear hunting responsibilities, hound hunting misconceptions, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:06:23 - Dragging Beau’s Bear Down a High Wall

    00:11:61 - How Josh Got Started Bear Hunting with Dogs

    00:19:48 - The Barrier to Entry to Hound Hunting

    00:26:23 - Treeing Beau’s Big Bear

    00:39:15 - Catch and Release

    00:48:37 - Why Hound Hunting for Bears is Important for Management

    00:57:38 - Bear Hunting Responsibilities

    01:02:23 - Hound Hunting Misconceptions

    01:17:03 - Guard the Gate      


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by traditional bowhunter, Chris Parrino. Chris has traveled the US and Canada, chasing adventure with a stickbow. They discuss getting into traditional bowhunting, obsession with hunting bears, ways to pay for hunting, challenging yourself, embracing the struggle, and a bunch of hunting stories mixed in between!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:04:14 - Podcast Kickoff

    00:32:30 - Bear Hunting Adventures

    00:36:45 - Elk Hunting Journeys

    00:43:26 - Moose Hunting Memories

    00:51:47 - Reflections on Hunting Experiences

    00:53:55 - Life Experiences Over Financial Security

    00:55:07 - The Joy of Hunting Memories

    00:59:39 - Learning from Unsuccessful Hunts

    01:03:59 - Social Media and Hunting Reality

    01:09:02 - The Challenge of Hunting

    01:13:03 - The Psychological Impact of Social Media

    01:20:41 - Late Season Hunting Strategies

    01:27:05 - Hunting as a Hobby

    01:38:34 - Closing Thoughts on Hunting Mindset


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Zach Marcum of The Untamed. Zach is a West Virginia resident who is known for targeting a specific buck and getting it done on some giant mountain bucks. They discuss multiple stories of Zach successfully catching up with bucks, and some that had heartbreaking endings. You’ll hear the story of Candlesticks from last season, hunting a booner in a garhole, the buck who died from an old lady, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:05:09 - Welcome Back, Zach

    00:07:09 - New Adventures in West Virginia

    00:10:56 - Chasing Candlesticks: A Two-Year Journey

    00:19:38 - The Spot and Stalk Strategy

    00:34:11 - The Final Approach

    00:40:40 - The Shot: A Rollercoaster of Emotions

    00:47:05 - Celebrating Success with Family

    00:51:18 - Reflecting on the Journey

    00:55:34 - Smoker's Jacket Confessions

    00:57:15 - Hunting the Unforgiving Mountains

    00:59:17 - The Mystery of the Nomadic Deer

    01:02:11 - A Tale of the Big Buck

    01:08:03 - Discovering the Bedding Area

    01:14:02 - The Moment of Truth


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia hunter and artist, Michael Felts. Michael is a podcast listener who is consistently successful in hunting mountain bucks, simplifying tactics by looking for a particular terrain feature. They discuss hunting the steep mountains, identifying productive hunting spots, the ultimate terrain and vegetation combination, thick mountain laurel, muzzleloader hunting, past hunting stories, and much more!

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Introduction

    00:08:32 - Growing Up and Getting into Hunting

    00:10:18 - Other Outdoor Activities and Artwork

    00:12:02 - Staying in Shape for Mountain Hunting

    00:12:12 - Transitioning to Mobile and Ground Hunting

    00:16:03 - Hunting Public Land and Finding Success

    00:17:43 - Memorable Buck Hunts in the Mountains

    00:24:20 - Identifying Productive Hunting Spots

    00:27:09 - Hunting in Draws and Thick Areas

    00:29:15 - The Importance of Friends and Family in Packing Out Bucks

    00:31:53 - Challenges and Rewards of Muzzleloader Hunting

    00:33:33 - Hunting in the Mountains and Public Lands

    00:36:12 - Navigating Dense Vegetation: Laurel and Rhododendron

    00:38:38 - Playing the wind and scent control

    00:42:32 - Exploring New Areas and Finding Hot Sign

    00:51:47 - Adapting Bow Hunting Strategies in the Mountains

    00:53:55 - Balancing Hunting with Other Hobbies


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by Steve Sherk of Sherk’s Guide Service. Steve hunts and guides on roughly 100,000 acres of public land in the mountains of Pennsylvania, spending almost everyday in the woods. They discuss how much he relies on historical data, what to do in a heavy mast crop year, using trail cameras for current year intel, why Steve loves hunting in the oaks, anticipating the fall shift, focusing on one timeframe, shot selection, Steve’s experience hunting a specific bed, and much more.

    Topics:

    00:06:06 - Welcome Back, Steve

    00:07:51 - Summer's End and Hunting Preparations

    00:10:13 - Family and Hunting Priorities

    00:10:58 - Insights on Guiding and Client Expectations

    00:12:59 - Trail Cameras and Hunting Strategies

    00:15:32 - Covering Ground and Deer Patterns

    00:18:30 - The Importance of Historical Data

    00:20:30 - Shifts in Deer Behavior

    00:25:40 - The Impact of Mast Crop Years

    00:27:55 - Hunting Strategies During the Rut

    00:30:43 - Adapting to Changing Conditions

    00:34:28 - The Role of Technology in Hunting

    00:39:08 - The Ideal Hunting Environment

    00:45:05 - Transitioning from Summer to Fall

    00:51:49 - Seasonal Shifts in Deer Behavior

    01:04:22 - The Role of Trail Cameras

    01:12:03 - Understanding Hunting Strategies

    01:23:09 - Making the Shot: Timing and Decisions

    01:32:30 - Learning from Experience and Mistakes


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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 and Kurt Martonik discuss bullet and caliber selection, diving into the different bullet types, intended use cases, and everything else to help you better decide the right bullet for the job.

    Let us know what gear items you have questions about and want to see in a future podcast! Send inquiries to [email protected] with the subject line saying Gear Talk.

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:00:43 - Why bullet selection is so important

    00:06:18 - Solid lead bullets

    00:07:03 - Cup and core bullets

    00:09:23 - Bonded bullets

    00:10:28 - Partition bullets

    00:12:21 - Solid copper bullets

    00:18:39 - Match bullets

    00:23:43 - Following the marketing

    00:25:38 - Caliber selection


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  • Beau Martonik is joined by legendary Adirondack tracker, Joe DiNitto. Joe has spent his lifetime tracking bucks in the snow in vast wilderness areas throughout the northeast and Montana, with his average buck’s age being 6.5 years old. They discuss how to find a mature buck track in the wilderness, determining how fresh a buck track is, what a big buck track looks like, his process for following a track, realistic practice with your rifle, some hunting stories, and a lot more. This episode was recorded live from Huntstock in New York.

    Topics:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:10:19 - How to find a mature buck track in the wilderness

    00:15:36 - How to determine how fresh a buck track is

    00:19:04 - What a mature buck track looks like

    00:22:14 - Once you find a track, what’s next

    00:34:59 - You jumped the buck you’re tracking, what’s next?

    00:40:04 - Most memorable tracking story

    00:46:44 - Realistic practice - shooting your rifle

    00:53:59 - Iron sights vs. scopes


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