Beau Martonik is joined by Ethan Demi and Justin Mueller at the end of our DIY Alaska Moose Hunt. They discuss the dream of hunting Alaskan moose, troubles on the way, getting dropped off at the wrong lake, judging a bull moose, lessons learned, best/worst gear, and all of the stories from the trip! Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:00:13 - Intros 00:01:52 - Ethan’s Background 00:04:11 - Following dreams 00:08:31 - Hunting with people you trust 00:13:26 - Making a moose hunt happen 00:15:26 - Making weight on the flight in 00:16:29 - Don’t forget your release! 00:23:03 - The wrong lake? 00:25:35 - Moose sightings 00:27:49 - Finally a bull appearance 00:29:46 - Legal requirements 00:31:53 - How to judge a moose 00:34:11 - BULL! 00:43:10 - “That’s what we came here for” 00:44:42 - The rut picked up 00:46:33 - Difficult terrain 00:49:41 - Being content about not getting a moose 00:52:04 - Lots of snacks 00:53:30 - Alaska is a beautiful place 00:55:13 - Gear talk - what worked and what didn’t 01:07:09 - A tough pill to swallow, but worth it 01:12:42 - Conclusion Listen to the East Meets West Hunt podcast! https://linktr.ee/eastmeetswesthunt Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - http://bit.ly/2SBH6AJ @beau.martonik - http://bit.ly/37hfczt Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors - https://bit.ly/3vDWxMx Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://amzn.to/2SeXd8z 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 - https://bit.ly/3tKRc68 Timber Ninja Outdoors - Timber Ninja Outdoors builds the most innovative, lightweight, and safe saddle and mobile hunting gear products made in the USA. Use code eastmeetswest for free shipping on all orders! - http://bit.ly/3XUMlLw 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! - https://bit.ly/3hJzzhn Diamondback Truck Covers - Diamondback makes the most rigid truck bed covers on the market for hunters, outdoorsmen, contractors, etc. I use the HD cover capable of holding up to 1,600 pounds on top of it and is impossible to break into. https://bit.ly/3RpEkMC 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. - https://bit.ly/36MF4Jo Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 15% off Exodus trail cameras and gear with code EMW or by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout - https://bit.ly/ExodusDiscount2023 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. - https://bit.ly/38nYB3i Better Backstrap - Better Backstrap is the ultimate venison seasoning made right here in the great state of Pennsylvania. With no unnecessary fillers, the original and gun season garling seasonings turn up the taste of your game in a healthy way. - https://bit.ly/3KhhRzx MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAU to save 20% on all MTN OPS orders. - https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/AW3611 SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. - https://bit.ly/3ehJfND 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%. - https://bit.ly/3orbyho Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. - https://lddy.no/q401 Quietkat - QuietKat has evolved into the #1 Hunt, Fish and Overland premium eBike in the market with a focus on utility. - https://bit.ly/3UgILLz Note - I receive a small commission from some of the products purchased at no extra cost to you.

Beau Martonik, Chris Toomey, and Kurt Martonik all have different setups for truck camping on hunting trips. These three methods are all effective, and hope they can help you finding the right setup for you. Clip from Ep 319 of the East Meets West Hunt podcast with Kurt Martonik and Chris Toomey Listen to the East Meets West Hunt podcast! https://linktr.ee/eastmeetswesthunt Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - http://bit.ly/2SBH6AJ @beau.martonik - http://bit.ly/37hfczt Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors - https://bit.ly/3vDWxMx Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://amzn.to/2SeXd8z 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 - https://bit.ly/3tKRc68 Timber Ninja Outdoors - Timber Ninja Outdoors builds the most innovative, lightweight, and safe saddle and mobile hunting gear products made in the USA. Use code eastmeetswest for free shipping on all orders! - http://bit.ly/3XUMlLw 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! - https://bit.ly/3hJzzhn Diamondback Truck Covers - Diamondback makes the most rigid truck bed covers on the market for hunters, outdoorsmen, contractors, etc. I use the HD cover capable of holding up to 1,600 pounds on top of it and is impossible to break into. https://bit.ly/3RpEkMC 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. - https://bit.ly/36MF4Jo Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 15% off Exodus trail cameras and gear with code EMW or by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout - https://bit.ly/ExodusDiscount2023 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. - https://bit.ly/38nYB3i Better Backstrap - Better Backstrap is the ultimate venison seasoning made right here in the great state of Pennsylvania. With no unnecessary fillers, the original and gun season garling seasonings turn up the taste of your game in a healthy way. - https://bit.ly/3KhhRzx MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAU to save 20% on all MTN OPS orders. - https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/AW3611 SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. - https://bit.ly/3ehJfND 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%. - https://bit.ly/3orbyho Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. - https://lddy.no/q401 Quietkat - QuietKat has evolved into the #1 Hunt, Fish and Overland premium eBike in the market with a focus on utility. - https://bit.ly/3UgILLz Note - I receive a small commission from some of the products purchased at no extra cost to you.

Beau Martonik is joined by Chris Toomey and Kurt Martonik. The three of them have traveled to hunt in many different states, using their vehicles as basecamps. With three different truck camping setups, they discuss what has worked for them, what hasn’t, what they would change, and the specific gear used for making truck camping work for hunting trips. Topics: 00:00:00 - Start 00:02:53 - Beau and Chris meeting through Johnny Stewart 00:07:12 - Truck camping talk begins 00:10:54 - Four Wheel campers 00:13:11 - Kurts Toyota 4runner setup 00:17:23 - Beau's evolution of his setup 00:23:39 - Camp in, Camp on, Camp out 00:32:00 - Things you are bringing, how you are organizing it 00:40:14 - Camping food 00:46:37 - More on Chris’ setup 00:52:52 - Scent control 00:55:19 - Non-dispersed camping 00:56:34 - Other tools - generators, power sources, and working remotely 01:01:52 - Gas and fuel 01:05:22 - Water 01:09:18 - Showering 01:13:32 - Saving money on hotel rooms? 01:15:37 - Building your setup is a slow progression 01:24:57 - Make sure you are burning the right wood in your stove Listen to the East Meets West Hunt podcast! https://linktr.ee/eastmeetswesthunt Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - http://bit.ly/2SBH6AJ @beau.martonik - http://bit.ly/37hfczt Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors - https://bit.ly/3vDWxMx Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://amzn.to/2SeXd8z 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 - https://bit.ly/3tKRc68 Timber Ninja Outdoors - Timber Ninja Outdoors builds the most innovative, lightweight, and safe saddle and mobile hunting gear products made in the USA. Use code eastmeetswest for free shipping on all orders! - http://bit.ly/3XUMlLw 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! - https://bit.ly/3hJzzhn Diamondback Truck Covers - Diamondback makes the most rigid truck bed covers on the market for hunters, outdoorsmen, contractors, etc. I use the HD cover capable of holding up to 1,600 pounds on top of it and is impossible to break into. https://bit.ly/3RpEkMC 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. - https://bit.ly/36MF4Jo Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 15% off Exodus trail cameras and gear with code EMW or by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout - https://bit.ly/ExodusDiscount2023 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. - https://bit.ly/38nYB3i Better Backstrap - Better Backstrap is the ultimate venison seasoning made right here in the great state of Pennsylvania. With no unnecessary fillers, the original and gun season garling seasonings turn up the taste of your game in a healthy way. - https://bit.ly/3KhhRzx MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAU to save 20% on all MTN OPS orders. - https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/AW3611 SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. - https://bit.ly/3ehJfND 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%. - https://bit.ly/3orbyho Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. - https://lddy.no/q401 Quietkat - QuietKat has evolved into the #1 Hunt, Fish and Overland premium eBike in the market with a focus on utility. - https://bit.ly/3UgILLz Note - I receive a small commission from some of the products purchased at no extra cost to you.

Accessing your stand is always a gamble to get in undetected and figuring out how the wind and thermals interact at those particular locations. Joe Martonik, Johnny Stewart and Beau Martonik weigh in on their thoughts based on personal experiences. Clip from Ep 318 of the East Meets West Hunt podcast with Joe Martonik and Johnny Stewart. Listen to the East Meets West Hunt podcast! https://linktr.ee/eastmeetswesthunt Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - http://bit.ly/2SBH6AJ @beau.martonik - http://bit.ly/37hfczt Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors - https://bit.ly/3vDWxMx Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://amzn.to/2SeXd8z 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 - https://bit.ly/3tKRc68 Timber Ninja Outdoors - Timber Ninja Outdoors builds the most innovative, lightweight, and safe saddle and mobile hunting gear products made in the USA. Use code eastmeetswest for free shipping on all orders! - http://bit.ly/3XUMlLw 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! - https://bit.ly/3hJzzhn Diamondback Truck Covers - Diamondback makes the most rigid truck bed covers on the market for hunters, outdoorsmen, contractors, etc. I use the HD cover capable of holding up to 1,600 pounds on top of it and is impossible to break into. https://bit.ly/3RpEkMC 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. - https://bit.ly/36MF4Jo Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 15% off Exodus trail cameras and gear with code EMW or by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout - https://bit.ly/ExodusDiscount2023 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. - https://bit.ly/38nYB3i Better Backstrap - Better Backstrap is the ultimate venison seasoning made right here in the great state of Pennsylvania. With no unnecessary fillers, the original and gun season garling seasonings turn up the taste of your game in a healthy way. - https://bit.ly/3KhhRzx MTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAU to save 20% on all MTN OPS orders. - https://mtn-ops.sjv.io/AW3611 SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. - https://bit.ly/3ehJfND 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%. - https://bit.ly/3orbyho Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. - https://lddy.no/q401 Quietkat - QuietKat has evolved into the #1 Hunt, Fish and Overland premium eBike in the market with a focus on utility. - https://bit.ly/3UgILLz Note - I receive a small commission from some of the products purchased at no extra cost to you.