Ep. 407: There's No Such Thing as a BAD WIND in Deer Hunting with Jake Bennett

Beau Martonik is joined by Northeastern hunter Jake Bennett. Jake is known for his unique style of deer hunting in the northeast and has years of success under his belt, including this year, where we shot two deer over 165 inches! They discuss elk hunting in grizzly bear country, understanding deer behavior in different environments, rushing shots, not worrying about the wind, scent control practices, evolving goals with his son, the pressures of social media, hunting stories, and a lot more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:41 - Introduction to Jake Bennett 00:09:49 - The Allure of Elk Hunting 00:12:34 - Challenges of Elk Hunting in Grizzly Country 00:18:41 - Gear and Safety Considerations for hunting in Grizzly country 00:24:40 - Elk Hunting Strategies and Local Insights 00:28:04 - Grizzly Bear Dynamics and Hunting Experiences 00:31:32 - Training for Elk Hunting and Its Impact on Whitetail 00:35:30 - Hunting Strategies and Adaptations in Different Environments 00:37:24 - Understanding Deer Behavior in Suburban Areas 00:43:04 - The Importance of Location and Adaptability in Hunting 00:47:45 - The Story of 'Reb': A Successful Hunt 00:56:16 - Reflections on Luck and Strategy in Hunting 00:56:42 - Hunting Misses and Lessons Learned 01:02:42 - The Pressure of Social Media in Hunting 01:07:26 - The Emotional Connection to Hunting 01:09:48 - Scouting vs. Hunting: The True Work 01:17:24 - Wind, Scent Control, and Hunting Strategies 01:25:18 - Shaking the etch-a-sketch to rethink gun season 01:27:46 - Deer Camp Adventures: A Family Tradition 01:32:28 - The Thrill of the Hunt: A Father-Son Experience 01:36:57 - The Changing Landscape of Hunting Culture 01:42:53 - Preserving the Heritage: The Future of Hunting Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @j_benrn 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