Ep. 123: Hunting Merriam's Turkeys in Colorado with Kurt Martonik and Chris Toomey

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Kurt Martonik and Chris Toomey to discuss hunting Merriam’s turkeys in Colorado. Kurt and Chris are both originally from Pennsylvania and have found their way out west in the last few years becoming residents in Colorado. We talk about their experiences learning to hunt merriam’s turkeys, how to find areas to hunt them, their habitat, differences from eastern turkeys and end off by talking about their recent hunt in which ended with Kurt killing a once-in-a-lifetime gobbler. Topics: Moving from east to west Finding areas to hunt merriams Merriam’s habitat Differences in easterns and merriams Successful hunt on a once-in-a-lifetime Merriam’s gobbler Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt - https://www.instagram.com/eastmeetswesthunt/ @beau.martonik - https://www.instagram.com/beau.martonik/ @kurtm2323 - https://www.instagram.com/kurtm2323/ @kurt_the_gunsmith- https://www.instagram.com/kurt_the_gunsmith/ @christoomeyofficial - https://www.instagram.com/christoomeyofficial/ Facebook: East Meets West Outdoors - https://www.facebook.com/EastMeetsWestHunt/ https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ Mountain Buck Scouting YouTube Series: https://youtu.be/50cTJaBmnus Shop new apparel! https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/shop Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Partners: onX Mapping at your finger tips on your phone, computer or GPS that will allow you scout harder, hunt farther and increase your success rates. This is the number 1 tool that I use every single time I'm in the woods or mountains. Use code EMW for 20% off of the Hunt app. https://www.onxmaps.com/ University of Elk Hunting Use code eastmeetswest to get 20% off of the most comprehensive elk hunting course available. https://www.elk101.com/onlinecourse/ Heather's Choice Healthy, great tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping on ALL orders. http://lddy.no/7og2 Maven Optics Top quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift get a free gift with your next order! https://mavenbuilt.com/ MTN OPS 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. https://glnk.io/mw0/beaumartonik Prime Archery Prime builds bows for hunters with parallel cam and centergy technology. Their free strings for life program is unmatched in the industry. Test drive one at your local shop and experience it yourself! https://www.g5prime.com/ MTNTOUGH Fitness MTNTOUGH has created online fitness coaching built for the mountain hunter and athlete. With new video workouts at your finger tips every day, you will be sure to be in the best shape of your life and mentally stronger. Use code eastmeetswest for 30% off! https://mtntough.com/ TETHRD The Tethrd Team has created the ultimate tree saddle hunting setup. The Phantom Saddle and Predator Platform system is truly the culmination of ideas & input from thousands of dedicated tree saddle hunting fanatics around the world. https://tethrdnation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices