Ep. 233: Should You Go Guided or Do-It-Yourself on Western Hunts? with Brandon Purcell

On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by a hunting guide and Montana resident, Brandon Purcell. Brandon lives a life that most of us dream of by being able to go on hunts throughout the spring and fall. We discuss what it’s like to be a guide, guided vs. DIY, advice for people coming out west, spending the fall in Alaska, spring bear hunting, and a few stories sprinkled in. Topics: Brandon’s background A guides life  Guided vs DIY Advice for people coming out west A season in Alaska  Cutting yourself in bear country  Spring bear hunting Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @durango.boone   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 and Exclusive Deals: Spartan Forge - 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 20% with coupon code eastmeetswest 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. Big Truck Farms - They embrace the mindset of hard work and the outdoor lifestyle on the farm with an “Earn a Beer” mentality. They support and host archery shoots, donate to veterans, and make damn good beer. Visit “The Farmhouse” in Parkton, Maryland. Heather's Choice - Healthy, great-tasting, dehydrated meals for the backcountry. Use code eastmeetswest to get free shipping.  Maven Optics - Top-quality binoculars, spotting scopes and rifle scopes for your hunts from east to west. Use the code eastmeetswest-gift to get a free gift with your next order! 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.  TETHRD - Tethrd builds the highest quality, lightweight, and innovative saddle hunting gear on the planet. Use the coupon code EASTMEETSWEST to save 10% off Tethrd saddle hunting gear in the GoWild App Gear Shop. SITKA GEAR - Use this link to help support the podcast and build your own performance hunting apparel system. Treeline Academy - Save 20% off the E-Scouting Masterclass with code EASTMEETSWEST The Elk Collective - Save $15 off the Elk Hunting virtual course to become a better elk hunter with code EASTMEETSWEST Exodus Trail Cameras- Save 10% off Exodus trail cameras and gear by clicking on the link. Code automatically applied at checkout