Ep. 251: Solo Elk Hunting, Travel Logistics, and Hunting Gear Selection with Luke Gunther

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Sports, Wilderness

4.9 • 796 Ratings

🗓️ 12 July 2022

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey resident, Luke Gunther. Luke is a perfect example of a guy who was bit by the western hunting bug years ago and has went all-in on making it happen. They discuss his first western hunt, solo hunting, first successful elk hunt, backpack hunting, gear selection, and pros/cons of flying vs. driving to hunts. Topics: Background - career and getting into western hunting First trip out west Solo hunting Killing an elk Backpack hunting Buy Once, Cry Once gear buying Traveling - flying vs. driving Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @lukegunther Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Partners and Exclusive Deals: Spartan Forge - Check out the Spartan Forge app for deer movement predictions based on millions of data points for your area, as well as incredible GPS mapping! Save 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest GoWild - is a free social community built by hunters, for hunters. Use the code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off of all hunting gear on the website. Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland. Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order! MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders. TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop. SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt. Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Are you an adventurer looking to take your hunt to the next level?
0:04.7	And you're in the right place.
0:05.9	Welcome to East Meets West Hunt with your host, Beaumartonic.
0:14.3	Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast presented by Spartan Forge.
0:22.6	On today's episode, I am joined by New Jersey resident and hunter Luke Gunther. Luke is a perfect example of a guy who
0:28.1	was bit by the Western hunting bug years ago and went all in on making it happen. We discuss his
0:33.8	first Western hunt, solo hunting, first successful elk hunt, backpack hunting,
0:40.2	gear selection, the pros and cons of flying versus driving to hunts, and just about anything
0:44.6	else related to going from east to west.
0:48.1	Come join me, Beaumartonic, and some other seasoned Bigwoods hunters in a two-day camp that will be hosted in north central
0:56.3	Pennsylvania in the Big Woods Appalachian Mountain Country.
1:00.3	This course will combine classroom and in the field scouting to help you locate more bucks
1:05.2	and create a game plan to increase your success rate.
1:08.5	Topics will include map reading, e-scouting, buck betting, food source identification,
1:13.7	seasonal scouting, wind and thermal demonstrations, trail camera strategies, and so much more.
1:19.9	Our goal is to give you the knowledge, framework, and confidence to make your own opportunities.
1:24.5	You get hands-on gear, learn how to use it.
1:27.4	There will be exclusive deals, free swag, and big geared giveaways of various. to make your own opportunities. You get hands-on gear, learn how to use it.
1:27.5	There will be exclusive deals, free swag,
1:30.0	and big geared giveaways available for all of the attendees.
1:33.9	So this year we're continuing what we started
1:35.8	with the last two events with two full days,
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