EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 1H 24M
Ep. 478: Micro Terrain Features Big Woods Bucks Use Repeatedly (Pt.2) w/ Josh Stewart
from East Meets West Hunt · host Beau Martonik
In this episode of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau Martonik and Josh Stewart continue their conversation in part two. Josh shares the full story of a hunt that started with heartbreak. Missing his target buck at five yards and ended with one of the most intense and rewarding bucks of his life. They break down the decisions that mattered most, such as staying put rather than leaving, reading doe behavior, choosing a doe bleat over a grunt, and trusting instinct amid peak-rut chaos. If you enjoy detailed whitetail strategy, real hunting stories, and lessons learned the hard way, this episode is packed with value. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:08 – Old-School Hunting & the Pennsylvania Tuxedo 00:13:10 – One-sticking & Rappel Systems 00:17:02 – Scouting Your Way In 00:20:21 – Spotting A Giant Buck In Summer & Finding the Micro-Meadow 00:23:44 – Staying In The Tree After Devastation Pays Off 00:27:45 – Bleat vs Grunt: The Decision That Changed Everything 00:30:45 – Age, Mass & History of the Buck 00:32:56 – Why Doe Bleats Work 00:37:23 – Why Micro-Meadows Consistently Produce Mature Bucks 00:50:25 – Trusting the Process & Mental Toughness 00:56:42 – The Element of Surprise on Old Bucks 01:01:57 – Comparing Fly Fishing To Hunting 01:21:37 – Closing Statements and How To Connect With Josh Resources: Follow Josh on IG Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: 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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In this episode of the East Meets West Hunt Podcast, Beau Martonik and Josh Stewart continue their conversation in part two. Josh shares the full story of a hunt that started with heartbreak. Missing his target buck at five yards and ended with one of the most intense and rewarding bucks of his life. They break down the decisions that mattered most, such as staying put rather than leaving, reading doe behavior, choosing a doe bleat over a grunt, and trusting instinct amid peak-rut chaos. If you enjoy detailed whitetail strategy, real hunting stories, and lessons learned the hard way, this episode is packed with value. Topics: 00:00:00 — Intro 00:05:08 – Old-School Hunting & the Pennsylvania Tuxedo 00:13:10 – One-sticking & Rappel Systems 00:17:02 – Scouting Your Way In 00:20:21 – Spotting A Giant Buck In Summer & Finding the Micro-Meadow 00:23:44 – Staying In The Tree After Devastation Pays Off 00:27:45 – Bleat vs Grunt: The Decision That Changed Everything 00:30:45 – Age, Mass & History of the Buck 00:32:56 – Why Doe Bleats Work 00:37:23 – Why Micro-Meadows Consistently Produce Mature Bucks 00:50:25 – Trusting the Process & Mental Toughness 00:56:42 – The Element of Surprise on Old Bucks 01:01:57 – Comparing Fly Fishing To Hunting 01:21:37 – Closing Statements and How To Connect With Josh Resources: Follow Josh on IG Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: 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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