About this episode
On today’s episode, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native, Paul Putera. Paul finds consistent success in the mountains, the big woods, and the low-lying marsh country. They discuss trail camera placement on key sign, consistent habitat to find big bucks, why buck bedding isn’t always consistent in the big woods, mast crop influence on deer movement, understanding deer behavior, building confidence in spots, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:54 - Introduction and Catching Up 00:07:45 - The Importance of Scouting and Using Trail Cameras 00:13:19 - Targeting High-Traffic Areas with Signpost Rubs 00:19:47 - Adapting to Hunting Pressure in Different Areas 00:25:00 - The Impact of Environmental Factors on Deer Behavior 00:28:18 - The Importance of Patience and Persistence in Big Woods Hunting 00:35:52 - The Impact of Gypsy Moth Kills and Sunlight Availability 00:36:58 - The Influence of Mast Crops on Deer Behavior 00:40:04 - Strategies for Hunting Late Season Bucks 00:44:01 - The Importance of Patience and Confidence in Hunting 00:50:13 - The Role of Scouting and Trail Cameras in Deer Hunting 01:09:58 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Habitat 01:11:05 - The Significance of Tracking Deer in the Snow 01:13:01 - Hunting in the Adirondacks: Challenges and Opportunities 01:16:30 - Using Trail Cameras and Staying Organized 01:26:00 - Adapting and Being Open-Minded in Hunting Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik 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