Ep. 324: Backcountry Mountain Bucks and Muzzleloader Hunting the Appalachian Mountains with Damon Bungard

Beau Martonik is joined by Damon Bungard. Damon has done a lot of backpack whitetail hunts in the Appalachian Mountains over the years, specifically with a muzzleloader. They discuss a successful backcountry mountain buck hunt in Tennessee, backpack whitetail hunting essentials, why hunting with a muzzleloader opens up opportunities, and much more. Topics: 00:07:31 - Alaska talk 00:10:14 - Damon’s introduction 00:14:14 - Tracking dogs 00:19:53 - Discovering the gutless method 00:28:40 - Dealing with weird wind and thermals 00:33:43 - Tracking has taught Damon about bedding 00:40:44 - Where you set your tent in relation to hunting area and other Strategies 00:49:20 - Hot tent 00:51:23 - Hot tip for cold sleeping bags and boots 00:53:24 - Muzzleloader hunting 01:04:21 - Beginners getting started with muzzleloader hunting 01:08:38 - Hunting in Virginia and how it compares to surrounding states 01:20:56 - The 3 things (sometimes 4) that deer need 01:22:25 - What Damon is doing for work now Resources: GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt) Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @damonbungard 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