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East Meets West Hunt

Ep. 261: The 2022 Whitetail Deer Report with Nick Pinizzotto // National Deer Association

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Wilderness, Sports

4.9796 Ratings

🗓️ 13 September 2022

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the CEO of the National Deer Association, Nick Pinizzotto. Nick lives in Pennsylvania and has an extensive background in policy and protecting our hunting heritage. They discuss NDA’s mission, deer hunting educational resources, deer hunter numbers, the biggest threats to deer hunting, why managing for age class is beneficial and much more. Topics: Nick’s background  National Deer Association’s mission - https://deerassociation.com/ Deer educational resources Do we have too many deer hunters? 2022 Biggest threats to deer hunting Why managing for age class is beneficial Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @deerassociation Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors   Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w 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 (including Tethrd Saddle hunting equipment). 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! Elk Crossing Getaway in the PA Wilds - You can rent out my personal AirBNB property in the heart of the PA Wilds as a hunting camp, watch the elk with your family, go hiking, fishing, and anything else outdoor-related. Send us a message on AirBNB and say you heard about it on the podcast to save 10%. 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. 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 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.  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 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

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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.

0:14.5

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast presented by

0:20.3

Spartan Forge. On today's episode, I am joined by the CEO of the East Meets West Hunt podcast presented by Spartan Forge.

0:21.9

On today's episode, I am joined by the CEO of the National Deer Association, Nick Pinnisado.

0:28.6

Nick lives in Pennsylvania and has an extensive background policy and protecting our hunting heritage.

0:34.7

We discuss NDA's mission, deer hunting educational resources, deer

0:40.2

hunter numbers, biggest threats to deer hunting in 2022, why managing for age class is beneficial,

0:48.2

and much more. Come join me, Beaumartonic, and some other seasoned Big Woods hunters in a two-day camp that will be hosted in north-central Pennsylvania in the Big Woods-Appalachian Mountain Country.

1:02.4

This course will combine classroom and in-the-field scouting to help you locate more bucks and create a game plan to increase your success rate.

1:10.8

Topics will include map reading, e-scouting, buck betting, food source identification,

1:16.0

seasonal scouting, wind and thermal demonstrations, trail camera strategies, and so much more.

1:22.1

Our goal is to give you the knowledge, framework, and confidence to make your own opportunities.

1:26.8

You get hands-on

1:27.5

gear, learn how to use it. There will be exclusive deals, free swag, and big gear giveaways

1:33.6

available for all of the attendees. So this year, we're continuing what we started with the last

1:38.4

two events with two full days, six successful hunters speaking, more scouting, more giveaways,

1:46.1

chef-cooked meals, and much more.

1:49.8

This event takes place on March 29th and 30th.

1:54.4

Registration is going live on Thursday, January 16th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

2:00.2

Tickets sell out fast, so head over to Eastmeatswesthunt.com slash scouting camp for more info now when it comes to optics i get the same question over and over

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