Ep. 414: Find MORE Sheds in the Appalachian Mountains w/ Cole Mitchell

East Meets West Hunt

Beau Martonik

Wilderness, Sports

4.9 • 747 Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 127 minutes

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Beau Martonik is joined by Cole Mitchell, an avid WV hunter, about shed hunting and his journey balancing nursing school with his passion for the outdoors. We discuss the evolving hunting landscape and Cole's effective strategies for locating sheds using historical data and terrain features. He shares insights into deer behavior, emotional connections tied to antlers, where he finds most of his shed antlers, the impact of technology on hunting practices, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Background of Cole Mitchell 00:07:45 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting in West Virginia 00:20:20 - The Importance of Shed Hunting 00:22:29 - Food Sources and Deer Behavior 00:25:31 - Seasonal Patterns and Hunting Success 00:40:26 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Late Season 00:42:25 - Scouting Strategies for Shed Hunting 00:45:29 - The Importance of Terrain and Vegetation 00:49:48 - Finding Sheds in Food Sources vs. Bedding 00:52:58 - The Role of Thickets in Shed Hunting 00:55:58 - Shed Hunting Pressure and Its Impact on Deer 01:00:08 - Cell Camera Impacts on Deer Hunting 01:14:58 - The Art of Shed Hunting 01:17:40 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Bedding 01:20:24 - Tracking and Analyzing Shed Hunting Data 01:25:15 - The Role of Dogs in Shed Hunting 01:29:17 - Legalities and Ethics of Shed Hunting 01:33:25 - Shed Hunting Stories 01:48:28 - Strategies for Finding Sheds 01:56:26 - The Value of Old Deer 02:02:26 - Passion for Shed Hunting Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @cole_mitchell_ 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	I just walked up on a freaking monster. Oh my gosh. It's a huge. I'm a walker and pick it up. I can't sit here anymore. Oh my gosh. Holy cow. This thing is huge. Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh. If you've got a main big ridge and you've got a little finger it jets off right where it stout, like what's going down into the holler.
0:24.4	There's usually greenbrier there.
0:25.9	There's usually a thicket.
0:27.4	There's maybe a rock ledge too.
0:29.2	You'll find sheds there.
0:30.4	So what does they say?
0:31.0	It's like 60% of the time it works every time.
0:34.2	I was like, well, if I throw a mic on, then I can help others the way that these people have all helped me.
0:39.6	Born in the heart of the Pennsylvania deer camp, with the help of experts, friends, and local legends,
0:47.5	we bring you valuable knowledge and powerful stories for your hunting adventures.
0:54.5	Welcome to the East Meets West Hunt podcast with your host, Bo Martonic.
1:10.6	Come join me, Beaumartonic, and some other season Big Woods hunters in a two-day camp that will be hosted in north central Pennsylvania in the Big Woods-Appalachian Mountain Country.
1:24.8	This course will combine classroom and in the field scouting to help you locate
1:29.2	more bucks and create a game plan to increase your success rate. Topics will include map reading,
1:35.0	e-scouting, buck betting, food source identification, seasonal scouting, wind and thermal
1:40.4	demonstrations, trail camera strategies, and so much more.
1:44.4	Our goal is to give you the knowledge, framework, and confidence to make your own opportunities.
1:49.1	You get hands-on gear, learn how to use it.
1:52.0	There will be exclusive deals, free swag, and big gear giveaways available for all of the attendees.
1:58.4	So this year, we're continuing what we started with the last two events with
2:01.5	two full days, six successful hunters speaking, more scouting, more giveaways, chef cook meals,
2:07.7	and much more. This event takes place on March 29th and 30th. Registration is going live on Thursday,
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