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Beau Martonik reconnects with Bill Thompson, founder of Spartan Forge, to dive deep into the science and strategy of hunting over scrapes. Bill has spent years analyzing GPS collar data on whitetails, uncovering how bucks use scrapes during the pre-rut and rut phases. This isn’t just theory — it’s a tactical breakdown of how to hunt smarter, not harder.
Topics:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:04:05 — Intro & welcome: Bill and Beau’s Story
00:16:08 — Starting Spartan Forge
00:27:38 — Building a Community for Hunters / The Privilege Of Hunting
00:32:27 — Life Lessons In Hunting
00:37:37 — The Journey of Spartan Forge
00:56:45 — Beau Gives Bill A Gift
01:01:18 — The Art of Scrape Hunting
01:14:46 — Types of Scrapes Explained
01:32:05 — The Role of Doe Bedding
01:47:22 — Trusting Your Instincts
01:51:49 — The Value of Persistence
01:55:45 — Exploring the Spartan Forge App
02:00:23 — Closing
Resources;
Spartan Forge IG
Spartan Forge Website - Use code eastmeetswest to save 20%