Ep. 269: Making the Most of Scrapes and the Pre-Rut/Rut in the Big Woods with Johnny Stewart, Joe Martonik, and Mason Martonik

Published: Oct. 25, 2022, 8 a.m.

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Johnny Stewart, Mason Martonik, and his dad, Joe Martonik. These are some of the most accomplished big woods deer hunters during bow season, and the discussion is focused on the pre-rut/rut time frame. Specific topics include Johnny\u2019s public land West Virginia buck hunt breakdown, what to do when you aren\u2019t finding sign, late October strategies, the best time of the day for activity, top scrape locations to hunt, how to figure out where to hunt, having confidence in it, how much you should rely on trail cameras, and much more. Part 1 of 2.\n\nTopics:\n\nJohnny\u2019s public land West Virginia buck hunt breakdown\n\nWhat to do when you aren\u2019t finding sign\n\nLate October strategies\n\nBest time of the day for activity during pre-rut and rut\n\nTop scrape locations to hunt\n\nHow do you know where to hunt and build confidence in it during the rut\n\nHow much should you rely on trail cameras\n\n\nResources:\nInstagram:\xa0\xa0\n@eastmeetswesthunt\n@beau.martonik\n@thejohnnystewart\n@masonmartonik\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 (including Tethrd Saddle hunting equipment).\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.\nDiamondback 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.\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