Beau Martonik is joined by Brad Brooks of Argali. Brad is a backcountry hunter, seasoned rock climber, business owner, and obsessed with chasing big mule deer bucks. They discuss executing the shot in high stress situations, understanding mule deer behavior, finding where big mule deer live, innovative hunting gear, finding adventure in hunting, and much more. Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:06:09 - Introduction and Shared Interest in Hunting 00:16:08 - Overcoming Fear and Performing Well in High-Pressure Hunting Situations 00:24:53 - The Importance of Preparation and Practice 00:31:08 - Scouting and Understanding Deer Behavior 00:36:23 - Finding the Right Habitat and Overlooked Areas 00:36:41 - Understanding the Behavior and Habits of Mule Deer 00:37:41 - Criteria for a Spot to Hold a Deer 00:38:38 - The Misconception of Mule Deer as Highly Habitual Creatures 00:44:49 - Balancing Hunting with Other Responsibilities 00:58:40 - The Rise of Smaller, More Innovative Companies in the Hunting Industry 01:06:37 - The Significance of Place in Hunting 01:15:30 - Navigating the Challenges of Sharing Hunting Experiences on Social Media 01:25:51 - The Impact of Sharing Hunting Content on the Perception of Hunting 01:28:26 - Anticipation and Excitement for Upcoming Hunting Plans 01:29:10 - A Potential Whitetail Hunt Adventure Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @argali_official 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