Ep. 426: From Tech Hacker to Adirondack Buck Hunter! w/ Mike Zusman

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Wilderness, Sports

4.9 • 747 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ 99 minutes

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Beau Martonik is joined by Mike Zusman on an incredible journey as he trades in his keyboard for a rifle, going from a tech hacker to an Adirondack buck hunter! They discuss Mike’s journey of getting into hunting, building a successful tech hacking business, outdoor writing, seeking out a life of adventure, long-term vision, a 4-year journey in the Adirondacks to shoot a buck, the art of conversation, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:00 - Introduction and Technical Challenges 00:02:57 - Hunting Equipment Insights 00:06:00 - Personal Hunting Experiences 00:09:01 - Background and Career Journey 00:11:50 - Writing and ADHD 00:15:09 - Transitioning to Business and Consulting 00:18:11 - Hacking and Hunting Parallels 00:21:00 - Vision and Leadership in Business 00:23:55 - Life Goals and Adventure 00:27:13 - Maximizing Life and Enjoyment 00:30:24 - Balancing Time and Money in Hunting 00:32:31 - The Importance of Long-Term Vision 00:34:30 - Patience and Delayed Gratification 00:37:05 - Learning from Mistakes and Target Fixation 00:42:06 - Adirondack Adventures: A Hunter's Journey 00:54:23 - The Emotional Journey of Hunting Success 01:03:25 - The Journey of Hunting and Friendship 01:06:03 - Dining Alone: A Personal Story 01:10:01 - The Art of Conversation and Connection 01:13:04 - Storytelling in Hunting Culture 01:19:55 - The Adventure of Local Hunting 01:23:11 - Future Aspirations in Hunting and Consulting Resources: Instagram: ⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠ ⁠@beau.martonik⁠ @mikezwrites Facebook: ⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠ Website/Apparel/Deals: ⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	But I swear, like, I had this dream that was like this wild vision.
0:04.6	Like, I woke up, like, reaching for my gun to this vision of this buck coming in, like, left to right.
0:12.0	I'm like, I'm up early.
0:13.3	I have time to get to the woods and at least get my bottle.
0:16.6	I was like, and I should bring my gun.
0:18.0	Like, you don't want to be the dude who goes back without his gun. But I was like, if I actually do shoot something, like there's no way I'm getting home in time.
0:24.8	But I go, I walk out, I bump another deer on the way.
0:28.6	I get to the spot where the bottle should be.
0:30.3	And it's not there.
0:31.6	But I hang out anyway.
0:32.9	And an hour goes by, Doe comes running up this drainage, up this funnel, and then 10 minutes behind her with a buck.
0:41.6	Yeah, grunting his way up, nose to the ground, and I shot him.
0:47.7	I was like, well, if I throw a mic on, then I can help others the way that these people have all help me.
0:53.4	Born in the heart of the Pennsylvania deer camp.
0:56.7	With the help of experts, friends, and local legends,
1:01.8	we bring you valuable knowledge and powerful stories for your hunting adventures.
1:08.1	Welcome to the East Meets West Hunt podcast with your host, Bo Martani.
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1:40.0	The black belt nano is the lightest single-panel saddle available on the market, weighing in under a pound.
1:45.7	The saddle is designed with the minimalist hunter in mind, focusing on lightweight functionality and breathability.
1:51.9	One notable feature is the patent-pending magnetic stick clip system on the side, which allows for convenient transportation of sticks up the tree as well as a built-in platform holder.
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