Ep. 252: Finding the Perfect Hunting Setup Close to Bedding with Troy Pottenger

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by the legendary western mountain buck hunter, Troy Pottenger. Troy hunts some of the wildest country for whitetails in the Rocky Mountains, but his tactics are applicable in many other areas. They discuss what elevations to find mountain bucks, food sources in the mountains, grizzly country, breaking down large areas, how to find the perfect tree to set up in, how slope affects buck bedding, logging cuts, weather fronts, summer scouting, and much more. Part 2 will come out in the next episode. Topics: What elevation do you find western mountain bucks Western mountain bucks -screwed up recording and have to link video/audio Food sources Grizzly country Breaking down huge country into manageable pieces with a camera trap line Considering wind and thermals when you find good sign Slope and bedding Logging cuts Pre and Post Weather fronts Summer scouting Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @mtn_man33 Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Partners and Exclusive Deals: Spartan 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 GoWild - 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. Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland. Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping. Maven 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! MTN 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. TETHRD - 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. SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. Garmin - From lifesaving devices to smartwatches, and range-finding bow sights, Garmin builds products to help you on the hunt. Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the Elk E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST Exodus Trail Cameras - Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout Seek Outside - Save 5% off the American-made, lightweight tents and outdoor gear by using the code eastmeetswest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices