Ep. 212: How to Hunt the Rut by Learning from GPS Data with Bill Thompson // Spartan Forge

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by Bill Thompson of Spartan Forge. We are talking all about the Rut, and specifically what Bill has learned from looking at tons of collared GPS deer data from different parts of the US and how that applies to hunting the big woods during the rut. We discuss doe bedding, how bucks move during the phases of the rut, lockdown areas, stand strategies, and hunting scrapes. Topics: Status of the Spartan Forge app How to best utilize the app during the rut - understanding the prediction Where does like to bed in big woods settings How bucks move during the different phases of the rut Lockdown areas Strategy for stand placement during the rut Hunting scrapes Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @spartan.forge 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: Spartan Forge Forged in combat and tailored for hunters, Spartan Forge stands at the nexus of Machine Learning and White-tailed Deer hunting to deliver truly intuitive and science based products that save the hunter time spent scouting, planning and executing their hunts. 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 25% with coupon code eastmeetswest www.spartanforge.ai GoWild 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. https://timetogowild.com/share/eastmeetswest 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 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