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

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