Ep. 255: Bowhunting Elk - Learning From The School Of Hard Knocks with Jeff Helm
On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by a successful hunter and owner of Bone Mountain Outfitters, Jeff Helm. Jeff has been going on DIY out-of-state whitetail and elk hunts for years learning from the school of hard knocks. They discuss similarities with big whitetail bucks and bull elk, boots on the ground elk scouting strategies, adapting to elk personalities, keeping your hunting spots sacred, and much more to get you prepared for September elk hunting!\n\nTopics:\n\nJeff\u2019s background hunting in Michigan\n\nCreating more flexibility to hunt\n\nSimilarities with big whitetail bucks and bull elk\n\nLessons learned from Bivy hunting\n\nBoots on the ground elk scouting strategy\n\nAdapting to elk personalities\xa0\n\nKeeping your hunting spots sacred\n\nTexas hunting\n\n\nResources:\nInstagram:\xa0\xa0\n@eastmeetswesthunt\n@beau.martonik\n@helm.yeah\n\nFacebook:\xa0\xa0\nEast Meets West Outdoors\n\xa0\nWebsite/Apparel/Deals:\nhttps://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/\n\nYouTube:\nBeau Martonik -\xa0https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w\n\nAmazon Influencer Page\nhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik\n\xa0\nPartners and Exclusive Deals:\nSpartan 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\nGoWild - 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.\nMaven 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!\nElk 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%.\nTETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop.\nSITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system.\nExodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout\nSeek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest\nBig Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an \u201cEarn a Beer\u201d mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit \u201cThe Farmhouse\u201d in Parkton, Maryland.\nHeather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.\xa0\nGarmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt.\nTreeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST\nThe Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST\nMTN OPS - is the leader in providing science-based supplements to help you train inside and conquer more outside. Use the code BEAUFREESHIP for free shipping on all orders.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices