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East Meets West Hunt

By: Beau Martonik
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  • 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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Episodes
  • Ep. 370: The Perfect Hunting Arrow Setup: Vanes, Arrows, Components with Bill Vanderheyden // Iron Will Outfitters
    Jun 18 2024
    Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Vanderheyden from Iron Will. Bill has exclusively bow hunted for the last 15 years and is an engineer by trade. They discuss Bill’s 2023 hunting season, arrow weights, nocks, choosing the right arrow, a university study on arrow fletchings for broadhead flight, bow tuning, and everything in between to make sure you are shooting the arrow setup to help you be the most lethal in the field. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:43 - Introduction to Bill Vanderheyden 00:05:42 - Recap of Bill's Hunting Season 00:16:06 - Challenges and Humbling Moments in Bow Hunting 00:34:47 - Choosing the Right Hunting Arrow 00:35:55 - Importance of Durable Fixed Blade Broadheads 00:36:53 - Optimal Arrow Weight and Broadhead Considerations 00:39:11 - Front Weight and Total Arrow Weight 00:41:41 - The Impact of Arrow Speed 00:47:08 - The Importance of Strong Arrow Components 00:48:46 - Back of the Arrow Considerations 00:51:23 - Ensuring Arrow Straightness and Spine Consistency 00:54:14 - Importance of the Knock Design 00:54:49 - Pros and Cons of Lighted Nocks 00:57:53 - Selection of Easton Axis for Custom Arrow Builds 01:02:55 - Quality Control Among Major Arrow Companies 01:04:36 - Aluminum vs. Steel components 01:05:46 - Broadheads and Chance 01:16:13 - Checking Bow Tune 01:16:43 - Checking Arrow Tune Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Ep. 369: How to Hunt Elk in Pennsylvania in 2024 with Bryan Hale // Elk County Outfitters
    Jun 11 2024
    On today’s episode, Beau is joined by Bryan Hale of Elk County Outfitters. They discuss the 2024 Pennsylvania Elk application season, elk scouting, trail cameras, habitat management, elk hunting experiences, and the elk tag application process. The discussion also delves into the use of bonus points, the archery season, and the dynamics of elk hunting in different zones. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:02 - Pennsylvania Elk Application Season and Scouting 00:06:09 - Trail Cameras and Habitat Management 00:16:21 - Elk Hunting Experiences and Tag Application Process 00:55:55 - Client Satisfaction and the Measure of a Successful Hunt 00:59:19 - Last-Minute Success 01:01:03 - Navigating Pennsylvania Elk Zones: Personal Preferences and Mobility Considerations 01:06:47 - The Elk Hunting Application Process: Zone Preferences and Fallback Choices 01:22:38 - Research and E-Scouting for Elk Hunts: Planning and Preparation 01:27:04 - The Impact of Social Media on Hunting Businesses Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Ep. 368: Building the Physical Conditioning House for Hunting Anywhere with Todd Bumgardner // Human Predator Pack Mule
    Jun 4 2024
    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 the importance of conditioning and training for hunting, focusing on the differences between aerobic and anaerobic systems, recovery, and injury prevention. The conversation covers the concept of the conditioning house, heart rate training, age and physical performance, and the Backcountry Ready Summer Program. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:50 - Understanding the Aerobic and Anaerobic Systems for Hunting Conditioning 00:19:56 - Building a Strong Recovery System for Sustained Energy and Faster Recovery 00:34:44 - Training Focus and Quality for Injury Prevention and Improved Performance 00:38:15 - The Physical Demands of Turkey Hunting and the Importance of Efficient Movement and Recovery 00:39:38 - Strength Training for Hunting: Endurance Techniques and Training Methods 00:51:29 - Intentional Learning and Application in Hunting 01:02:41 - Self-Analysis and Addressing Weaknesses 01:08:46 - Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses in Fitness and Hunting 01:10:46 - Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:11:27 - The Conditioning House Concept: Optimizing Physical Performance 01:15:42 - Understanding Heart Rate Training for Effective Workouts 01:29:07 - Age and Physical Performance: Debunking Myths and Embracing Training 01:31:35 - The Backcountry Ready Summer Program: A Path to Hunting Fitness Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @humanpredatorpackmule @todd_bumgardner Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 43 mins

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