Hunting the PRE-RUT and RUT in the Big Woods - Pt. 1 // East Meets West Hunt podcast

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’s public land West Virginia buck hunt breakdown, what to do when you aren’t 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.
Topics:
Johnny’s public land West Virginia buck hunt breakdown
What to do when you aren’t finding sign
Late October strategies
Best time of the day for activity during pre-rut and rut
Top scrape locations to hunt
How do you know where to hunt and build confidence in it during the rut
How much should you rely on trail cameras
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[@bernardwawzyanick3949]

So much valuable information packed into every episode

[@chanceyfuller3695]

Awesome round table discussion! Keep ‘em coming Bo, really enjoyed this one

[@archeryonly5629]

Johnny is the man !!!

[@harrymccardell]

Johnny is a trip lmao even bettering watching him on video

[@ericwolbert3256]

Someday it’s gonna be cool again to hunt without cameras! Love your content I listened to every signal podcast.👍

[@paulwakefield1015]

yes eric! are you and i the only people that enjoy NOT using cameras??

[@jamesmarsee3297]

What do they mean by pole stands?

[@paulwakefield1015]

i think he means hanging stands in trees that are smaller, like the size of a small pole. that's how i understood it. smaller diameter trees

[@outdoorlife9410]

The rut is always late here in southwest VA primarily mid to late November is prime rut. Finding beds and food are key this time of year. Good luck guys. Great video

[@paulwakefield1015]

omg "offX" lollllll

[@BeauMartonik]

Haha!!

[@thebigbuckslayerr579]

I really think people misunderstand pressure. 2 weeks ago I was scouting run into some 2 year old sign ... I'm tagged out and hes 2 so I didnt care if I spooked him. I ran into his primary scrape and then ran into him at noon he was on the hoof. A week ago I found 3 year old sign I assumed he was bedded in a particular area I went around it and followed his sign I ran into him sparring with another buck at 11am . On the 9th of october I shot my buck a 4 year old just on his normal pattern about 20 mins before dark I was atleast 400 yards from his bed. My point is they are moving bc they dont feel any pressure ... I hadn't been on those properties at all yet . All 3 situations happen on different properties. I beleive when not bothered these bucks will move around all day ... however they smell you , see you and your too close I beleive it only takes one time and that wont be happening in that area for a while. Any time ya walk in the woods its pressure. The spartan forge thing bothers me bc 2 of these instances werent in the bucks bedroom. And they where moving 11 am and noon ... its pressure

[@williamjthompsonjr]

Been waiting for this. Sorry I wasn't there.