Ep. 413: Hunting INSIDE the Thickets for Pressured Bucks w/ Zack Robb AKA Stache Squatch

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Wilderness, Sports

4.9 • 747 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

Beau Martonik is joined by Virginia native and mountain whitetail hunter, Zack Robb. Zack is consistently successful hunting whitetails and recently sent in a Mountain Buck Monday post where he shot a bear and buck in the same sit! They discuss private vs. public land, encounters with big bucks, understanding deer behavior in your area, getting inside the thickets in pressured areas, deer funnels, accessing your stand, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:23 - The Mustache Identity 00:07:24 - Hunting Background and Passion 00:10:21 - Private vs Public Land Hunting Dynamics 00:13:22 - Seasonal Hunting Experiences 00:16:23 - Encounters with Big Bucks 00:19:17 - Learning from Hunting Mistakes 00:22:17 - Understanding Deer Behavior 00:25:27 - Strategic Hunting Locations INSIDE the Thickets 00:34:47 - Strategies for Finding Mature Bucks 00:36:39 - Setting Realistic Hunting Goals 00:38:37 - The Importance of Time in Hunting 00:40:50 - Understanding Deer Movement and Funnels 00:44:59 - Recognizing Patterns in Deer Behavior 00:48:20 - The Role of Access in Successful Hunts 00:50:23 - The Art of Choosing the Right Tree 00:59:16 - Lessons Learned from Close Encounters 01:01:43 - The Challenge of Hunting in Bear Country 01:04:08 - A Day of Dual Success: Bear and Buck 01:07:37 - The Joy of Bear Meat and Family Involvement 01:10:25 - Scouting Strategies and Seasonal Patterns 01:13:23 - The Importance of Family in Hunting 01:17:34 - Comparing Hunting Experiences Across States 01:19:22 - Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @stache.squatch Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors Website/Apparel/Deals: 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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0:00.0	pushing myself the extra 75 yards into the center of that thicket narrowing down my visual to like a
0:05.9	10 yard circle saw like five good bucks in five sits in that one hole in the center of the
0:12.1	thick and thick and thick nasty stuff until you guys leave when it gets dark that deer put
0:17.7	that into perspective often sat the outsides where there's big scrapes that were getting hit at night.
0:21.6	That clicked on that one.
0:23.6	I was like, well, if I throw a mic on, then I can help others the way that these people
0:27.6	that will help me.
0:29.6	Born in the heart of the Pennsylvania deer camp, with the help of experts, friends, and local legends,
0:37.9	we bring you valuable knowledge and powerful stories for your hunting adventures.
0:45.1	Welcome to the East Meets West Hunt podcast with your host, Bo Martani.
1:01.4	Thank you. Bo Martonic. Come join me, Bo Martonic, and some other seasoned Big Woods hunters in a two-day camp that
1:07.8	will be hosted in north central Pennsylvania in the big woods appellation mountain
1:12.6	country this course will combine classroom and in the field scouting to help you locate more
1:18.2	bucks and create a game plan to increase your success rate topics will include map reading e-scouting
1:24.4	buck betting food source identification seasonal seasonal scouting, wind and thermal
1:29.1	demonstrations, trail camera strategies, and so much more. Our goal is to give you the knowledge,
1:35.3	framework, and confidence to make your own opportunities. You get hands-on gear, learn how to use it.
1:40.7	There will be exclusive deals, free swag, and big geared giveaways available for all of the
1:46.1	attendees. So this year, we're continuing what we started with the last two events with two full
1:50.8	days, six successful hunters speaking, more scouting, more giveaways, chef cook meals, and much more.
1:57.2	This event takes place on March 29th and 30th. Registration is going live on Thursday,
2:03.4	January 16th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Tickets sell out fast, so head over to eastmeatswesthunt.com
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