East Meets West Hunt

On this episode, I'm joined by Rick Maxson and Alec Nebel to talk farm country turkeys and Rick's recent Texas Rio Grande Turkey hunt. This show is full of laughter and stories like you would expect at a hunting camp, but with some great takeaways for this Spring. We dive into the hot topic of high fence/low fence hunting, Texas hunting, gaining permission on properties, scouting turkeys, bowhunti...

On this episode, I'm joined by Mike Lilygren and Cade Maestas of Maven Optics at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We discuss what it means to be a Maven, a little about optics, some hunting stories, Maven's company culture and the different types of fun that can be had while having adventures. I had a lot of fun recording this episode with these guys, and I think you'll...

On this episode, I'm joined by Jake Stanisch from the Elevate Your Game Radio podcast. Jake is a turkey hunting addict and is consistently getting it done in arguably one of the hardest areas to hunt turkeys in the country. We dive into scouting and hunting these public land mountain gobblers to hopefully give you some knowledge and encouragement to give it a try this Spring! Topics Audio descript...

On this episode, I'm joined by a repeat guest who works for G5 Outdoors/Prime Archery, Ryan Silver. Ryan is one of those guys that is always fun to be around, and isn't afraid to show his passion towards things he believes in. We talk about what's new at G5 and Prime, as well as diving into a topic that I think is really important for all hunters to listen to and think about. Topics New Prime Logi...

On this episode, I'm joined by Travis Greenwood and Scott Daniels of Washingston state and Team Bad Decision. I met these two guys in the backcountry of Colorado in 2017 and have stayed in touch since. They cut their teeth hunting bears in Washington and have ventured to other places since then. I was lucky enough to be a part of the beta reading process of his new book, Team Bad Decision, which i...

On this BONUS episode, I'm a guest on Brad Luttrell's Restless Native podcast to talk about my journey in starting this podcast, getting into outdoor writing, starting a brand and more business/entrepreneurship related topics. It was different being the guest on a podcast rather than the one asking all of the questions, but I had a ton of fun on this one! Brad is the founder of the growing outdoor...

On this episode, I'm joined by a Midwestern whitetail genius, adventure bowhunter, and Outdoor Writer Clint Casper as he made the trip to Pennsylvania to spend the weekend hiking the mountains with me. We hiked over 20 miles in search of elk sheds and scouting for mountain bucks. Bringing Clint's farm country whitetail knowledge and his experience hunting the west brought a unique perspective to l...

On this episode, I'm joined by Alex Templeton, a farmer, rancher and you guessed it, a hunter from small town Missouri. Alex is a great ambassador for female hunters by working hard and living her best life. I start off by discussing my New Mexico application strategy followed by talking with Alex about her bowhunting elk success, special moments with her father, chasing big Missouri whitetails, w...

On this episode, I'm joined by Corey Jacobsen of Elk 101 to discuss planning a Do-It-Yourself elk hunt from ground zero for new elk hunter and experienced elk hunters alike. Corey created the University of Elk Hunting, an online course that is the ultimate resource for all levels of elk hunters which has helped me reduce my own learning curve. We break down the first couple modules of this course...

On this episode, I'm joined by accomplished public land whitetail hunters, Johnny Stewart and Greg Litzinger. These guys joined me for an overnight scouting trip in the Pennsylvania mountains this past weekend. I picked a spot on the map that none of us have been to and we collaborated on going in and speed scouting it for a day and a half. All three of us have different tactics when it comes to s...

On this episode, I'm joined by Josh Boyd who is an accomplished mountain hunter from whitetails, elk and beyond, and a regular contributor to Rokslide. I brought Josh on the podcast to talk about hunting the big, old mountain whitetails that inhabit Montana, Idaho and Washington. If talking about adventure hunting whitetails doesn't get your adrenaline going, I'm sure the discussion about hunting...

On this episode, I'm joined by Robbie Kroger who is a native South African who is now rooted in Mississippi. Robbie started Blood Origins when he didn't think that normal outdoor television was portraying the whole story of who we are as hunters and people. Robbie just returned from Denmark on what sounded like a truly remarkable hunt while taking in the international hunting culture and ways of l...

On this episode, I'm joined by Damon Bungard, the Product/Brand Manager for Orion Coolers/Jackson Kayak/Orion Kennels. Damon brings a diverse background to the table while doing some unique adventure hunting in the mountains of Tennessee. In addition to this, we discuss his most recent Arizone Coues Deer hunt, blood tracking dogs, Orion Coolers, other gear and much more! Topics Damon’s diverse bac...

On this episode, I'm joined by award winning film and television producer, Jason Matzinger. Jason is the host of the television show on the Sportsman Channel, Into High Country and has produced some of the most comprehensive conservation films including #PROJECTELK, #PROJECTMULEDEER and the Circle of Life. We discuss the importance of all hunters being "influencers", elk hunting (of course), north...

On this episode, I'm joined by Stefan Caporaletti, a Pennsylvania resident who works for Kanati Taxidermy and is a Sitka Gear Whitetail Ambassador. Stefan tells me about how a recent trip to Africa changed his thoughts on what he perceived to be hunting there. We talk about eating the wide variety of wild game, spot and stalking the animals, and some bad luck during the long flight! Topics: Stefan...

On this episode, I'm joined by Trent Fisher and Kody Kellom of Born and Raised Outdoors. We talked all things elk hunting and Born and Raised Outdoors. These guys have inspired me personally with my elk hunting journey and with taking risks to make dreams a reality. Born and Raised Outdoors has become a household name in the outdoor media space over the last few years and I am extremely excited to...

On this episode, I’m joined by friend and proven public land whitetail hunter, Johnny Stewart. Out of all of the whitetail hunters I've met over the years, Johnny is arguably one of the most consistent at killing big whitetails all over the country on public land. He takes some outside the box tactics that you won't read about in any magazine, and applies them to hunting big whitetails. Make sure...

On this episode, I’m joined by Chris Derrick (Sitka Whitetail Product Manager), Eric Gilmore (Sitka Product Developer), Jim Hole Jr. (Sitka Athlete and Owner of Classic Outfitters) and Adam Jordison (Sitka Whitetail Ambassador) while hunting in the Edmonton Bow Zone in Alberta. We're talking about the new 2019 Sitka Gear Whitetail gear and how Sitka develops their gear. In addition, we just have s...

On this episode, I’m joined by John Barklow, Big Game Product Manager for Sitka Gear, once again to talk about the new 2019 Sitka Gear Big Game system, as well as a good dose of elk hunting! Sitka has some big surprises that are being released this year that I know I'm excited about. John and I always geek out on gear and exercising your system, and this episode is no different!  Topics: John's 20...

On this episode, I’m joined by John Whipple, of 60th Parallel Adventures while sitting next to a glacier in the backcountry of Alaska during the Heather's Choice company retreat. This podcast is dedicated to all things DIY hunting in Alaska and the opportunities available to out of state hunters seeking adventure.  Topics: Growing up in Alaska DIY Hunting in Alaska Black Bear Moose Sitka Blacktail...

On this episode, I’m joined by Sean DeGrey, Owner and Founder of the Total Archery Challenge. We recorded this episode back in June at the Total Archery Challenge in Seven Springs, PA. I've been going to this event from the beginning, and make sure to put it on my calendar every year! Registration is now open for 2019!  Topics: New journal articles at East Meets West Hunt New East Meets West Appar...

On this episode, I’m joined by my cousin, Mason Martonik and one of my best friends, Michael Paladino to talk about how hunting the high country has quickly become an obsession that brings them back every year. A severe case of altitude sickness has left them with a lot of lessons learned on their most recent adventure, in which we dive into. This is an entertaining conversation to say the least!...

On this episode, I’m joined by Allie D’Andrea, Nick Berger and Marta Dozzi at their camp in northern Pennsylvania. We talked about how all 3 of them were introduced into hunting later in later in life, chasing the dream in the outdoor industry and their new business venture, Worn and Weathered.  Topics: The end of the Pennsylvania hunting season and bucks dropping their antlers early New apparel r...

On this episode, I’m joined by Jason Mears, who is an avid whitetail hunter and Sitka Gear Whitetail Ambassador. Jason and I sat around a fire at his northern Pennsylvania property talking about the Pennsylvania hunting tradition, hunting pressured deer, photography and much more. In the introduction, I go into detail on my recent gun hunt that led to me finally filling my PA buck tag!  Topics: My...

On this episode, I’m joined by Craig Davidson of James Baroud USA Offroad Tents to discuss their rooftop tents and how they can be used for adventure hunting. I've had the pleasure of using my James Baroud Evasion rooftop tent all hunting season across the United States and share my experiences along with Craig giving all of the technical details on the tents. James Baroud USA and OK4WD support th...