East Meets West Hunt

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 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...

On this episode, I’m joined by outdoor film producer and photographer Micah Ness of Silverline Films. Micah and I recorded the podcast on the Heather’s Choice company retreat in Bird Creek, Alaska from the inside of my Seek Outside tent. Micah lives his life through a series of adventures throughout different parts of the world with a camera in his hand. When he’s not capturing the experience, he’...

On this episode, I’m joined by a legend in the whitetail community, Jim Hole Jr. who put the Bow Zone in Alberta on the map in the 1990’s for giant, world class whitetails. Jim is the owner of Classic Outfitters, and is known for his disciplined program that is the formula for getting opportunities at experienced whitetails in this region of the world. His experience and time spent guiding clients...

On this episode, I'm joined by Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw in Kelly's house to discuss one of my favorite topics; mountain bucks. These guys are well known for their film, "Pursuing the Allegheny", which is to date the best mountain buck hunting film out there. If hunting old, big bodied, backcountry whitetails then this episode is for you! Topics: My PA rutcation update Why they decided to hu...

On this episode, I'm joined by Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw in Kelly's house to get into all things western hunting. These two guys own a media production company, called Wild at Heart Outdoors. Their films are second to none with showing eastern adventures in the Appalachian Mountains to the Rocky Mountains. They don't like to talk about themselves, but they are very accomplished archery hunte...

On this episode, I am talking with Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness Lab. Dustin created MTNTOUGH to help individuals become more mentally tough, believing this is the key for them to reach their specific personal and professional goals. I share my personal story about “bonking” in the backcountry this past September, and talk about how to use their Backcountry Calorie Calculator to...

On this episode, I’m back on the mic with Rick Maxson and we’re talking whitetail hunting. From the suburbs, to farm country, to the mountains; we cover it all. In addition, we talk in detail about our 2017 whitetail season that will be tough one to beat! In the introduction, I announce some big news so be sure to tune in! Topics: How my whitetail season has started off New adventure - Is east mee...

On this episode, I sit down with a great friend and my manager at Bucks & Bows Archery, Rick Maxson. Rick and I talk about what it takes to manage a successful archery pro shop and more importantly what the customer should expect to experience. When Rick and I get together, it always gets a little bit rowdy. Topics: Off the wall introduction How Rick got into the hunting industry How Rick and I me...

This is the last episode of the Colorado Elk Hunt Series where I discuss Day 12 and 13 as well as a detailed gear rundown on some items that came to mind. Thanks for following along on with this series, and would appreciate any and all feedback! Gear Discussed: Sitka Gear system Kifaru, Intl Pack Sitka Gear Mountain Hauler 6200 Marsupial Gear Bino Pack Maven B.2 9x45 binoculars Steripen, Aquamira...

The Colorado Elk Hunt Series will be a daily podcast update that was recorded each night of the recent DIY - OTC - Public Land Elk Hunt in Colorado. Day 11 Contributors - Beau Martonik, Gabe Lin, Joey Sangimino, Logan Stoltzfus. Morning bugle fest with a giant herd bull, up close and personal with a non-typical satellite bull and much more! This was a day that you dream of as an elk hunter! Resour...

The Colorado Elk Hunt Series will be a daily podcast update that was recorded each night of the recent DIY - OTC - Public Land Elk Hunt in Colorado. Day 10 Contributors - Beau Martonik, Logan Stoltzfus, Joey Sangimino. Hunting water sources, significance of OnX Hunt, a family tradition and much more! Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt                  @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West...

The Colorado Elk Hunt Series will be a daily podcast update that was recorded each night of the recent DIY - OTC - Public Land Elk Hunt in Colorado. Day 9 Contributors - Beau Martonik, Gabe Lin, Joey Sangimino. Using horses to pack in to a new unit, we got right into elk (and other hunters) and much more! Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt                  @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets...

The Colorado Elk Hunt Series will be a daily podcast update that was recorded each night of the recent DIY - OTC - Public Land Elk Hunt in Colorado. Day 8 Contributors - Beau Martonik, Joe Martonik. We discussed the last day of hunting together, as well as a recap of the lessons learned from the first 8 days. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt                  @beau.martonik Facebook: East M...

The Colorado Elk Hunt Series will be a daily podcast update that was recorded each night of the recent DIY - OTC - Public Land Elk Hunt in Colorado. Day 7 Contributors - Beau Martonik, Joe Martonik. We found the herd and discuss our plans/actions surrounding spot and stalk, fear of heights and much more! Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt                  @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets...

The Colorado Elk Hunt Series will be a daily podcast update that was recorded each night of the recent DIY - OTC - Public Land Elk Hunt in Colorado. Day 5-6 Contributors - Beau Martonik, Joe Martonik. We completely relocated and are heading into a new area with high hopes and expectations. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt                  @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors ...