On this episode of the East Meets West Hunt podcast, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey resident, Luke Gunther. Luke is a perfect example of a guy who was bit by the western hunting bug years ago and has went all-in on making it happen. They discuss his first western hunt, solo hunting, first successful elk hunt, backpack hunting, gear selection, and pros/cons of flying vs. driving to hunts.
Topics:
Background - career and getting into western hunting
First trip out west
Solo hunting
Killing an elk
Backpack hunting
Buy Once, Cry Once gear buying
Traveling - flying vs. driving
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