Ep. 434: BLACK BEAR Hunting in CANADA - Hunt Recap! w/ the Spartan Forge Crew

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Wilderness, Sports

4.9 • 747 Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 76 minutes

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In this episode, Beau Martonik is joined by the entire Spartan Forge crew, including Bill Thompson, Johnny Stewart, Hunter Rud, Gunnar Emberg (The Hungry Huntsman), Pete Six, Tyler Vanderkolk from Archery Country, and former Navy Seal, Mark Cochiolo, to recount their bear hunting trip in Quebec. They share Bill’s insights on finding the right outfitter, and the balance of firearm versus archery techniques. Each hunter also shares their own unique experience hunting black bear. They celebrate their victories with a meal prepared by Chef Gunner and reflect on the camaraderie and ethical dimensions of their experiences in the Canadian wilderness. Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:05:30 – Choosing An Outfitter 00:11:33 – What It’s Like To Hunt Bear VS. Whitetail 00:15:06 – Day One Of Hunting 00:27:39 – GSP’S Hunt 00:35:25 – Switching Guests 00:36:15 – Being A Camp Cook 00:43:11 – Beau’s Bear Hunt Story 00:58:58 – Guest Switch 01:00:08 – Mark’s Introduction 01:03:57 – The Fundamentals Of Shooting 01:06:53 – Tyler’s Introduction 01:08:01 – Tyler’s Experience In Bear Hunting 01:12:26 – Thank You’s Resources: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@georgestpierre⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website/Apparel/Deals/Gear: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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	So then a bear turns around again.
0:01.7	And I look at Hunter, I said, what did it?
0:05.2	I said, is that bear smaller than I think?
0:08.5	I just said, I don't think so.
0:11.8	So I drew back again and he gave me, or she gave me the perfect shot.
0:18.3	And I pulled through and just like, you know when you make a good shot like I saw
0:22.8	that arrow go in there and both of us were like that's perfect ran 20 25 yards and heard it pile
0:30.0	it up turns out the big old bore um that we thought was coming in very majestically very cautious
0:36.6	it was actually just terrified that it was going to get its ass kicked by a bigger bear.
0:44.9	I was like, well, if I throw a mic on, then I can help others.
0:50.5	Born in the heart of the Pennsylvania deer camp, with the help of experts, friends, and local legends,
0:59.0	we bring you valuable knowledge and powerful stories for your hunting adventures.
1:05.0	Welcome to the East Meets West Hunt podcast with your host, Bo Martonic.
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