Ep. 382: Patterning Big Bucks Without Knowing Exactly Where He Beds with Paul Putera

East Meets West Hunt

On today’s episode, Beau Martonik is joined by New Jersey native, Paul Putera. Paul finds consistent success in the mountains, the big woods, and the low-lying marsh country. They discuss trail camera placement on key sign, consistent habitat to find big bucks, why buck bedding isn’t always consistent in the big woods, mast crop influence on deer movement, understanding deer behavior, building confidence in spots, and much more!

Topics:

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:06:54 - Introduction and Catching Up
• 00:07:45 - The Importance of Scouting and Using Trail Cameras
• 00:13:19 - Targeting High-Traffic Areas with Signpost Rubs
• 00:19:47 - Adapting to Hunting Pressure in Different Areas
• 00:25:00 - The Impact of Environmental Factors on Deer Behavior
• 00:28:18 - The Importance of Patience and Persistence in Big Woods Hunting
• 00:35:52 - The Impact of Gypsy Moth Kills and Sunlight Availability
• 00:36:58 - The Influence of Mast Crops on Deer Behavior
• 00:40:04 - Strategies for Hunting Late Season Bucks
• 00:44:01 - The Importance of Patience and Confidence in Hunting
• 00:50:13 - The Role of Scouting and Trail Cameras in Deer Hunting
• 01:09:58 - Understanding Deer Behavior and Habitat
• 01:11:05 - The Significance of Tracking Deer in the Snow
• 01:13:01 - Hunting in the Adirondacks: Challenges and Opportunities
• 01:16:30 - Using Trail Cameras and Staying Organized
• 01:26:00 - Adapting and Being Open-Minded in Hunting

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