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East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik
Deer Hunting
Hunting
Hunting Strategies
Pennsylvania
Elk Hunting
Whitetail Deer
Whitetail Hunting
Hunting Gear
Deer Behavior
Trail Cameras
Turkey Hunting
Hunting Techniques
Scouting Techniques
Timber Ninja Outdoors
Scrapes
Public Land Hunting
Bear Hunting
Scouting
Big Woods Hunting
Hunting Pressure

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 know... more

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Beau Martonik sits down with Dan Infalt of The Hunting Beast at Huntstock, with Johnny Stewart as co-host. Dan has been asked about bedding areas on every podcast there is, so this one skips the tactics and goes after the story behind them.

Dan lear... more

Bonus episode from Wyoming elk camp. Beau Martonik sits down with his cousin Tyler Martonik and cameraman Derek Testerman at the end of a 10 day archery elk hunt on general tags.

The plan for day one was to take it easy and acclimate. By 4:30 that a... more

Beau Martonik sits down with Jim Gallagher at Huntstock. Jim is in his 50th year of hunting, has been bow-only for close to 40 years, and has killed 233 deer with a bow, almost all of them in the swamps and thickets of the Northeast.

His system runs... more

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Beau Martonik sits down with Dr. Steve Ditchkoff at Auburn University, where he has run the deer lab for about 25 years and has been studying deer for roughly 35.

He did not grow up hunting deer. His father quit about the time he was born, so he gre... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Testerman
Guest on elk hunt episode, filmmaker/participant
Independent/Montana film crew
Episode: Ep. 513: 10 Days of Archery Elk in Wyoming (Big Bull Down) w/ Tyler Martonik & Derek Testerman
Jim Gallagher
Guest hunter sharing techniques and history
Unspecified
Episode: Ep. 512: Why Deer Follow His Tracks Right to the Stand (233 Bow Kills) w/ Jim Gallagher
Steve Ditchkoff
Deer biologist researching mating strategies and deer behavior at Auburn University
Auburn University
Episode: Ep. 511: What Deer DNA Reveals About Which Bucks Breed w/ Dr. Steve Ditchkoff
Lucas Benoit
NH Bear Guide, bear hunter and guide with a long history of running hounds and guiding in the Northeast
Independent bear guide (New Hampshire)
Episode: Ep. 510: He Won’t Scout Before Opening Day, and He Kills Bucks in Week One w/ Lucas Benoit
Jameson Curtis
From Wild at Heart Outdoors
Wild at Heart Outdoors
Episode: Ep. 508: How Hunting Less Put Them on More Good Bucks w/ Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw
Kelly McGraw
From Wild at Heart Outdoors
Wild at Heart Outdoors
Episode: Ep. 508: How Hunting Less Put Them on More Good Bucks w/ Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw
Karl Miller
Deer vision researcher; professor, UGA
University of Georgia
Episode: Ep. 507: Why Your Camo Pattern Matters Less Than What It’s Reflecting w/ Dr. Karl Miller (Part 2)
Lee Ellis
Founder/owner of Seek One, featured guest
Seek One
Episode: Ep. 505: Lee Ellis Kills a Giant Every Year in a Different State. Here’s the Pattern. (Part 1)
Adam Foss
Guest hunter and photographer, longtime contributor to Sitka and gear testing
Episode: Ep. 504: Building Grit, Breaking Hard Hunts Into Small Pieces, and a Kodiak Goat in a Whiteout w/ Adam Foss

Host

Beau Martonik
Host of the show with a focus on Western hunting and big woods tactics, storytelling, and brand partnerships.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • So Far So Good

    Very limited listen but what I have has been ok 👍

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    4
    Philly P's
    United Statesa month ago
  • some good content

    not as bad as the meateater dudes but advocates for people who literally said they will take public lands away and then cries when public lands start getting taken away... funny nothing said when government literally kills someone for legally carrying a concealed weapon. these hunting podcast bros are starting to get real pathetic

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    rugbym10sflyu
    United States8 months ago
  • Congrats on great season Johnny

    Love the podcast Beau, I live in Florida now but come up to hunt Pa every year for the rifle opener and my family has a camp up in the mountains up there by you so as you can imagine listening to all your stories of success and failure on good deer gets me pumped up, keep up the great content!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobjr86
    United States9 months ago
  • Mostly good

    This is a pretty decent podcast. Although Bo gets a little on my nerves with his speech pattern sometimes and using the word like a lot. But overall, he has a very good podcast and I listen to it often. As a PA hunter, I like to hear what he has to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Runnerwes
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great most of the time

    If there is a product in the title or affiliated with the guest the episode is 80% a commercial. That’s getting annoying with every hunting podcast now. 4 stars is the new 5 stars, I guess.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Baro318
    United Statesa year ago

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Ep. 506: Deer Biologist Explains Why Scrapes Peak Two Weeks Before the Rut w/ Dr. Karl Miller (Part 1)
Q: Why do scrapes peak two weeks before the breeding season, and what does that imply for hunting timing?
Scrapes peak around two weeks before the peak breeding season, and most activity happens at night; this suggests a window where bucks are actively signaling and does may be responding, offering a strategic timing cue for hunters.
Ep. 506: Deer Biologist Explains Why Scrapes Peak Two Weeks Before the Rut w/ Dr. Karl Miller (Part 1)
Q: What were some of the key findings about signposts and rubs when you studied them at the university?
Signposts like rubs convey presence and individual identity; the forehead patch and other glands contribute to scent, and rubs can persist for days, enabling deer to recognize and remember other deer in the area.
Ep. 485: Old-School Turkey Hunting, Storytelling, and Why It Still Matters with Brent Reaves // Meat Eater
Q: Why turkeys?
Turkeys are challenging, have a short vocal window, and hunting them creates meaningful, memorable moments whether you succeed or not, especially when shared with family and friends.
Ep. 484: The Mindset Shift That Led to Two of His Biggest NC Bucks w/ Jacob Lishen
Q: What mindset shift helped you be more successful this season?
Shifted from chasing big ego-driven kills to prioritizing sanctuary, shared experiences, and learning-focused hunting, which reduced stress and improved decision-making in the woods.
Ep. 480: Build Wealth, Buy Back Time & Hunt More w/ Jeff Bynum
Q: What are the core reasons you believe time is the most valuable resource in financial planning?
Time is the ultimate non-renewable asset; financial decisions should be measured by how they increase or decrease your capacity to spend meaningful time—with family, in the field, and on experiences—rather than just chasing higher numbers. This perspective reframes planning around liquidity, flexibility, and the ability to pause the typical 'rat race' path.

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What is East Meets West Hunt about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rugged, education-forward show that blends Western big-game hunting lore with careful discussion of gear, data-driven scouting, and storytelling. Across episodes, listeners hear from experienced, hands-on hunters and industry professionals who cover backcountry grit, public-land strategies, gear testing, and conservation-minded perspectives. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on practical tactics, gear engineering, and the balance between traditional fieldcraft and modern analytics, all delivered with a candid, mentorship-minded voice that resonates with serious deer, elk, and mountain-hunting audiences. Potential listeners can expect actionable tips on wind management, saddle hunting, camera work, and long-form hunt narratives that illust... more

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Recent guests on East Meets West Hunt include:

1. Derek Testerman
2. Jim Gallagher
3. Steve Ditchkoff
4. Lucas Benoit
5. Jameson Curtis
6. Kelly McGraw
7. Karl Miller
8. Lee Ellis

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