Ep. 424: The Old Timers Knew The Best Stand Locations w/ Luke Humphreys

Beau Martonik is joined by West Virginia native Luke Humphreys. Luke has sent in multiple Mountain Buck Monday submissions of big mountain bucks, including an absolute giant that he shot with his grandpa’s old sidelock muzzleloader from this past January during the West Virginia heritage season. They discuss practicing turkey hunting in the mountains, family hunting traditions, finding old hunting stands, key terrain features, wind and thermals in the mountains, finding the perfect tree, the four-year quest for “Bobby Fischer”, lessons learned from chasing a buck for years, and much more! Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:30 - Background and Early Hunting Experiences 00:09:31 - Challenges of Access and Land Ownership 00:12:35 - Learning the Ropes of Turkey Hunting 00:15:43 - Patience and Strategy in Turkey Hunting 00:18:33 - Scouting and Multi-Tasking in the Spring 00:21:42 - Diverse Terrain and Hunting Experiences 00:24:41 - Nostalgia and Family Traditions in Hunting 00:32:06 - Old Hunting Stands and Their Stories 00:34:45 - The Journey to the Perfect Spot 00:55:22 - Chasing the Monarch: A Four-Year Quest 01:04:26 - The Challenges of Small Property Hunting 01:10:30 - Navigating the Terrain: Understanding Wind and Deer Movement 01:13:17 - Conservative Hunting Strategies: The Importance of Patience 01:15:11 - The Challenge of Muzzleloading: Precision and Preparation 01:17:16 - Tracking and Stalking: The Art of Deer Hunting 01:22:32 - The Thrill of the Chase: A Successful Hunt for Bobby Fischer 01:30:23 - Lessons Learned: Growth as a Hunter 01:40:57 - The Journey of Learning: Mastering New Hunting Grounds Resources: Instagram: @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @thelukeduke 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