East Meets West Hunt Podcast
1) Ep. 449: September Whitetail Hunting in Big Ag Country w/ Thomas Crick // Identical Draw
Beau Martonik sits down with Thomas Crick from Identical Draw to talk about strategies for chasing whitetails during the September early season in agricultural areas. From navigating cold fronts to im...Show More
2) Ep. 448: My Early Season Whitetail Layering System | Sitka Gear Breakdown (2025)
Beau Martonik shares his complete early-season whitetail hunting kit, covering everything from Sitka Equinox Guard insect-repellent layers to active insulation, rain gear, boots, and snake gaiters. He...Show More
3) Ep. 447: Archery Elk Hunting: Gear, Grit, and Lessons from the Backcountry w/ Trevor Stewart & Christian Schauf // Uncharted Supply Co
Beau Martonik sits down with Christian Schaaf and Trevor Stewart from Uncharted Supply Co. to dive deep into the world of backcountry elk hunting. Trevor breaks down strategies for avoiding hunting pr...Show More
4) Ep. 446: Mastering Wind & Thermals in Hill Country Whitetail Hunting | Mountain Buck Scouting Series
Understanding how wind and thermals work in the hill country can make or break your deer hunting success. In this video, Beau Martonik and the crew break down exactly how wind currents and thermals in...Show More
5) Ep. 445: How to Make Wild Game Taste Incredible (Field to Feist) w/ Gunnar Emberg // The Hungry Huntsman
Beau Martonik speaks with Gunnar Emberg, the Hungry Huntsman, who combines his passion for hunting with gourmet cooking. Gunnar emphasizes the ethical aspects of hunting and shares his techniques for ...Show More
6) Ep. 444: Behind the Bow - Hoyt Archery w/ Evan Williams & Jeremy Eldredge
Beau Martonik visits Hoyt's headquarters with Evan Williams and Jeremy Eldredge. Jeremy reflects on his 21-year journey at Hoyt, highlighting the strong culture and employee loyalty that drive their i...Show More
7) Ep. 443: The Most Comprehensive Hunting Arrow Study Ever Done! The Arrow Ballistics Study w/ James Yates
Beau Martonik chats with James Yates about hunting, gear optimization, and his Arrow Ballistic Study. They dive into everything that was included in the most comprehensive hunting arrow study ever don...Show More
8) Ep. 442: Hurricane Helene, Manufacturing Hell, and Timber Ninja’s 2025 Mobile Hunting Gear Lineup w/ Jason Redd
In this episode, Beau Martonik welcomes back Jason Redd, founder of Timber Ninja Outdoors. They discuss the history of Timber Ninja and the journey of creating carbon fiber climbing sticks, the brand'...Show More
9) Ep. 441: 8 Vegetation Features You MUST Know for E-Scouting Whitetails | Mountain Buck Scouting Series
Beau Martonik walks through his top 8 vegetation features to identify on a map and why it's essential to know them as a hunter. Deer hunting for big woods mountain bucks can be some of the most diffi...Show More
10) Ep. 440: Stay Warm, Dry, and Comfortable Whitetail Hunting w/ John Barklow
In this episode, Beau Martonik talks with John Barklow from Sitka Gear. John spent 26 years in the Navy, with a significant portion of his service focused on cold-weather and survival training for the...Show More