Hunting Across State Lines with Gideon Montgomery

In this episode of the East 2 West Hunts podcast, host Alex Gruin interviews Gideon Montgomery, a passionate hunter and conservationist from Michigan. Gideon shares his journey into hunting, starting as a first-generation hunter at the age of 21. He discusses his experiences hunting in various states, including Michigan, Ohio, Vermont, Nebraska, Maine and Colorado, highlighting the unique challenges and lessons learned in each location. The conversation delves into the transformation that hunting has brought to Gideon's life, his career in wildlife management, and the thrill of adventure that comes with out-of-state hunting. Gideon emphasizes the importance of scouting, understanding terrain, and the joy of connecting with nature through hunting. In this conversation, Gideon Montgomery shares his experiences and insights on hunting, particularly focusing on his adventures in Ohio and the strategies he employs to maximize his success. He discusses the importance of preparation, understanding the terrain, and the value of investing in quality gear. Gideon also highlights his journey of building a custom pop-up camper for hunting trips, emphasizing the benefits of a mobile setup. The conversation concludes with advice on planning future hunts and navigating tag applications across various states. Follow Gideon's adventures on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/public_land_gideon/ Check out East 2 West Hunts www.east2westhunts.com Follow Along on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/east2westhunts/⁠ Much of the gear used on our hunts are from⁠ ⁠Black Ovis⁠⁠ or⁠ ⁠Kuiu⁠⁠ For Listeners, use code East2West10 and save 10% off your⁠ ⁠Black Ovis⁠⁠ purchase. Some limitations apply More Goodies That Are Thoroughly Enjoyed! Go Hunt Membership- Use Code East2West to get $50 back in store credit when signing up for GOHUNT membership, and also gets you 10% off most items in the gear shop if you use the code. Outdoor Vitals Summit Sleeping Bag- https://alnk.to/9IeJ07X Kuiu Game Bags- https://alnk.to/esXbum2 Kuiu Peleton- https://alnk.to/b7yMQRW Eberlestock Bino Harness on Amazon- https://amzn.to/3Yj5c5l East 2 West Hunts Insulated Orange Beanie-https://www.east2westhunts.com/shop East 2 West Hunts Hat-https://www.east2westhunts.com/shop Mtn Ops Gear- mtn-ops.sjv.io/xk0RDx Kings Camo Gear on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/c08zKXsStone Glacier 5900 Backpack- https://www.stoneglacier.com/collections/hunting-packs/products/sky-5900-xcurve-krux Sitka Base layer at Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/7Maodgs Trekking Poles at Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/2FCpLB7 Vortex Spotting Scope on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/9bus3Vw Swarovski EL on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/hsw4ahr Crispi Nevada Boots on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/cb3kJOu Black Ovis Treeline Tripod- https://alnk.to/cb3kJP4 Outdoorsmans Tripod Adapter on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/apTKVFU Grayl Water Filter on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/9xjY1C1 Seek Outside Tent on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/apTKVHs Vortex Razor Scope on Black Ovis- https://alnk.to/5jlMu3C