#229 - The Real Story of my BIG 8 with a Longbow

In this episode, I break down the full story behind my BIG 8 buck—shot the traditional way with a longbow. No shortcuts, no high-fence, no gimmicks. Just woodsmanship, patience, and one unforgettable encounter with a giant 8-point.I walk through the entire hunt: the scouting, the setup, the moment he stepped out, and the shot that sealed the deal. If you’re into traditional archery, big-buck behavior, or just a good hunting story, you’ll enjoy this one.Topics in this episode:How I patterned this buckWhy I chose the longbow setupBreakdowns of the key decisions that made the hunt possibleGear used + my real thoughts on longbow huntingIf you like real, unfiltered hunting stories and traditional archery content, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes and hunts.🏹 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY SUPPORTING OUR PARTNERSLatitude Outdoors – The best in saddle hunting gear.🛒 latitudeoutdoors.com💥 Code BTE saves you 15%@latitudeoutdoorsASIO Gear – Stealth meets comfort.🛒 asiogear.com💥 Code Echo15 saves you 15%@ASIOgearStealth Outdoors – Silence every move.🛒 stealthoutdoors.com💥 Code BTE10 saves you 10%@StealthOutdoorsRazor Broadheads – Built for performance.🛒 razorbroadheads.com💥 Code BTE saves you 20%📸 Instagram: @razorbroadheadsHawke Optics – Precision optics for every hunter.🛒 hawkeoptics.com💥 Code BTE saves you 15%🎧 More from Before The EchoSubscribe to the channel + hit the 🔔 to catch every new hunting story, gear breakdown, and season update.🔖 Hashtags#BeforeTheEcho #PublicLandHunting #TrailCameras #WhitetailHunting #DeerHunting #Bowhunting #HuntingPodcast #HuntingTips #OutdoorPodcast