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Before the Echo

by Josh Teulker

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-teulker/subscribeWelcome to Before the Echo. A hunting podcast dedicated to educating hunters in the real world. Join your host Josh Teulker as he talks Hunting, Family, and Livfe with some of the best deer hunters in the country.

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  1. #266 - I Think We're Hunting Too Much

    What if hunting MORE is actually making you a WORSE deer hunter? We've all heard the saying, "You can't kill a deer sitting on the couch." But what if spending too much time in the woods is actually hurting your chances of killing a mature buck? In this episode of Before the Echo, we're…

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  2. #265 - I Don't Believe in Hunting Secrets Anymore

    What if everything you've been told about deer hunting secrets is WRONG? Every year, the hunting industry introduces another revolutionary tactic, secret strategy, or must-have piece of equipment that's supposed to help you kill more mature bucks. But are there really any secrets left in deer...

  3. #264 - Why Good Deer Hunters Have Bad Seasons

    Does having a bad deer season mean you're a bad hunter? Absolutely not. Some of the best deer hunters I know have gone entire seasons without killing a buck, while others seem to walk into the woods and kill a giant without much effort. So what really separates a good deer hunter from a…

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  4. #263 - I Was NOT Expecting This on My First Deer Hunts of the Year

    Deer season is officially underway. In this first episode of THE SEASON, I’m breaking down my first couple deer hunts of the year — what I saw, what went right, what I learned, and an exciting encounter that put me right in the game early. This series is going to be a little different. Every week...

  5. #262 - "I'm tired of Loosing my Hunting Buddies"

    A comment on one of my recent podcasts stopped me in my tracks. I asked hunters what they were tired of seeing in the hunting industry. I expected answers about social media, hunting pressure, expensive gear, influencers, leasing ground, and all the other things we tend to complain about. Then an...

  6. #261 - I’m Done Hunting Deer Like Everyone Else

    I’m done hunting deer like everyone else. It’s easy to get caught up in what everyone else is doing — the newest tactics, the perfect setups, the latest gear, and the idea that there’s only one “right” way to hunt mature bucks. But this season, I’m changing my approach. In this episode of Before...

  7. #260 - What Are You Actually Trying to Accomplish This Deer Season?

    What does a successful deer season actually look like? For most deer hunters, the obvious answer is killing a big buck. But if that's the only way we measure success, we can do almost everything right for an entire season and still walk away feeling like we failed. In this episode of Before the...

  8. Episode #26 - Jesus Was Never Out of Control | John 18

    John 18 takes us into one of the darkest nights in the Gospel of John—but through every moment, we see that Jesus is still completely in control.In this episode of Rooted & Raised, we walk through John 18 together, beginning with Jesus’ arrest in the garden and the incredible moment when the...

  9. #259 - What I’d Do If I Had ZERO Hunting Spots This Season

    What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and EVERY hunting spot you had was gone? No permission. No familiar public-land spots. No backup property. You’re starting completely from ZERO. In this episode of Before the Echo, I’m breaking down exactly what I would do to find new places to hunt and...

  10. #258 - 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Deer Hunting

    After years of deer hunting, I’ve realized that some of the advice I once treated like gospel probably made hunting harder than it needed to be.In this episode of Before the Echo, I’m breaking down 10 things I wish I knew earlier about deer hunting—from hunting pressure and wind direction to…

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  11. #257 - I’ve Bought a LOT of Gear… These 10 Were Worth It

    GEAR FROM THIS VIDEOSome links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase through them at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.🔪 KNIVES & TOOLSPremium Leathermanhttps://link.amazon/B0fUnSui0Cheaper...

  12. #256 - This Deer Sign Matters More Than Rubs & Scrapes

    Most deer hunters know how to spot a big rub, a giant scrape, or a heavily used trail—but some of the most important deer sign is the stuff hunters walk right past. In this episode of Before the Echo, I break down the subtle clues I pay attention to when scouting and hunting whitetails. We’re...

  13. #255 - Nobody Wants to Admit This About Deer Hunting

    Nobody Wants to Admit This About Deer Hunting… Deer hunting has a way of exposing the truth. We can spend all year talking about strategies, gear, mature bucks, public land, and what we're going to do differently—but once the season gets here, things don't always go according to plan. In this...

  14. #254 - The #1 Deer Hunting Advantage Nobody Talks About

    What if one of the biggest advantages in deer hunting has nothing to do with scouting, wind, thermals, or the latest piece of gear? In this episode of Before the Echo, I’m talking about something that rarely gets discussed: COMFORT. We’ve almost glorified being miserable as deer hunters. Freezing...

  15. #253 - 7 Lies Deer Hunters Need to Stop Believing

    STOP LYING TO YOURSELF.Sometimes the biggest thing holding us back isn’t our circumstances, other people, or a lack of opportunity — it’s the stories we keep telling ourselves.In this episode of the Before the Echo Podcast, I’m talking about being honest with yourself, taking responsibility, and...

  16. Episode #25 - Jesus Prayed for You Before the Cross | John 17

    What was on Jesus’ heart just hours before He was arrested and crucified?In John 17, we get an incredible look into one of the most personal prayers Jesus ever prayed. He prays for Himself, for His disciples, and then He looks ahead and prays for those who would one day believe through their...

  17. #252 - My Complete Mobile Hunting Setup for 2026

    🦌 My Complete Mobile Hunting Setup for 2026 Here’s the gear I’m running for my mobile whitetail hunting setup this season: Climbing Sticks — Latitude Carbon SS Climbing Sticks https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/products/carbon-synergy-climbing-sticks Platform — Latitude Profile Saddle Platform...

  18. #251 - I’m Changing the Way I Deer Hunt This Year

    This year, I’m changing the way I deer hunt. After years of chasing mature bucks, scouting, running cameras, trying new gear, and constantly looking for the next piece of information, I’ve realized that sometimes becoming a better hunter isn’t about doing more—it’s about knowing when to do less.…

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  19. #250 - The Lessons You Can’t Learn on YouTube

    In this episode of Before the Echo, I sit down with Robert Carter, a traditional bowhunter with an incredible 50 years of hunting experience with a traditional bow.Robert has spent five decades learning lessons that simply can’t be picked up from watching a few videos or reading a book. We talk...

  20. Episode #24 - Jesus Has Overcome the World | John 16

    Follow Before the Echo on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/beforetheechohunting/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEUun2B14oDuAdhWJoSEtA/joinSupport the podcast by supporting my partners!Visit Latitude Outdoors for all you saddle hunting...

  21. #249 - Jake Bush Just Changed the Way He Hunts Mature Bucks

    Jake Bush is back on the podcast, and this time we’re diving into a brand-new way he is scouting and hunting mature bucks. Jake has built a reputation for consistently finding and killing mature whitetails, but his approach continues to evolve. In this episode, we break down how he’s changing the...

  22. Episode #23 - Jesus Had LiveScope Before Garmin Did | John 15

    Follow Before the Echo on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/beforetheechohunting/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEUun2B14oDuAdhWJoSEtA/joinSupport the podcast by supporting my partners!Visit Latitude Outdoors for all you saddle hunting...

  23. #248 - They Gave Me their Most Expensive Bow... Here's the Truth

    Bow prices have gotten pretty wild over the last few years. Once you add a flagship bow, sight, rest, stabilizer, quiver, and everything else, it’s pretty easy to end up with $3,000+ hanging in your hand.But does spending that kind of money actually make you a better bowhunter?In this episode of...

  24. #247 - You’re About to Ruin Your Best Hunting Spot

    Are you scouting too much? As deer season gets closer, it’s easy to feel like you need to keep checking cameras, looking for fresh sign, moving stands, trimming shooting lanes, and making one more trip into your best spots. But at some point, scouting stops helping you and starts hurting you. In...

  25. #246 - He Got Ticketed... Then Everything Changed

    What started as a citation on a public wildlife area turned into something much bigger. In this episode, Derek Norwood shares the full story of what happened, why he believed the ticket was unjustified, how the citation was eventually dismissed, and how the entire situation led to changes in the...

  26. #245 - The Hunting Industry Doesn't Want You to Hear This

    Has the hunting industry convinced us that we need more gear...or have we forgotten what actually makes a great deer hunter? In this episode, I share some thoughts that honestly could cost me a few dollars. After years of working with hunting companies, testing products, and spending countless...

  27. Episode #22 - The Most Comforting Words Jesus Ever Spoke | John 14

    In this episode of the Rooted & Raised Podcast, we dive into one of the most hope-filled chapters in the entire Bible—John 14.Just hours before His arrest and crucifixion, Jesus gave His disciples words of comfort, hope, and promise that continue to encourage believers today. Together, we discuss...

  28. #244 - The Biggest Mistake Hunters Make When Traveling

    Whether you're planning your first out-of-state hunt or you've been traveling to chase public land bucks for years, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can help you hunt smarter. In this episode of Before the Echo, I'm joined by Tony Peterson of MeatEater to discuss the biggest...

  29. #243 - What a Whitetail Consultant Wants Every Hunter to Hear

    Follow Brett Here:📸 Instagram: @whitetaillandmanagement▶️ YouTube: Whitetail Land ManagementWhat a Whitetail Consultant Wants Every Hunter to HearIn this episode of Before the Echo, I sit down with whitetail land consultant Brett Smith for an honest conversation about deer hunting, managing...

  30. Episode #21 - The Chapter That Changes Everything | John 13

    Follow Before the Echo on Instagram⁠https://www.instagram.com/beforetheechohunting/Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEUun2B14oDuAdhWJoSEtA/joinSupport the podcast by supporting my partners!Visit Latitude Outdoors for all you saddle hunting...

  31. #242 - Big Bucks Are Ruining Hunting

    Has our obsession with giant antlers changed hunting for the worse?In this episode, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in deer hunting today. We're not arguing against chasing mature bucks—we love it too. But somewhere along the way, social media, YouTube, and trophy culture have...

  32. #241 - The Skills That Separate Great Deer Hunters

    Most hunters spend countless hours shooting their bow, buying new gear, and watching hunting videos. But are those the skills that actually lead to consistently killing mature bucks? In this solo episode of Before the Echo, I break down the skills I believe truly separate great deer hunters from...

  33. #240 - The Hunting Advice That's Ruining Deer Hunters

    Everyone has hunting advice... but not all of it will help you kill more deer. In this episode of Before the Echo, I'm talking about some of the most common advice shared across YouTube, podcasts, and social media—and why following it without thinking can actually make you a worse hunter. This...

  34. #239 - Inside Dan Infalt's Mind

    For years, Dan Infalt has been one of the most respected public land whitetail hunters in the country. In this episode of Before the Echo, we dive inside Dan's mindset to discuss how he consistently finds mature bucks on heavily hunted public land.We cover scouting, habitat, access, hunting...

  35. #238 - I Changed My Mind About Deer Hunting

    Have you ever looked back on your deer hunting journey and realized you no longer believe the things you once swore by?In this episode of Before the Echo, I share the biggest ways my thinking about deer hunting has changed over the years. From scouting and hunting pressure to wind, gear, and...

  36. #237 - Why Josh Ignores Almost Every Hunting "Rule"

    Most hunters spend their time trying to copy what everyone else is doing. Josh from The Untamed has built a reputation by doing the exact opposite.In this episode of Before the Echo, we sit down with Josh to talk about why he hunts differently, the hunting "rules" he ignores, and how independent...

  37. #236 - The Truth About Big Bucks Nobody Wants to Talk About

    Most hunters spend years chasing mature bucks, convinced there's a secret formula to consistently killing giants. But after years of hunting public land, following blood trails, making mistakes, and talking with hunters who get it done year after year, I've learned something different. In this...

  38. #235 - Thousands of Blood Trails Reveal the Truth About Wounded Deer

    Thousands of blood trails. Thousands of recoveries. What can they teach us about finding wounded deer? In this episode of Before the Echo, I'm joined by Shane Simpson to dive into the incredible data being collected through the TRAKR App and how it's changing the way hunters think about shot...

  39. #234 - Everything I Ignore That Most Public Land Hunters Obsess Over

    Welcome back to the Before the Echo Podcast!This week we're diving into something that might ruffle a few feathers...Everything I Ignore That Most Public Land Hunters Obsess Over.There are countless things hunters spend hours worrying about—moon phases, scent control, weather apps, access routes,...

  40. #263 - The Real Reason Hunters Fight About Crossbows

    Crossbows have become one of the most divisive topics in the hunting community. But after reading hundreds of comments and having countless conversations, I've come to realize that hunters aren't really fighting about crossbows. They're fighting about challenge. They're fighting about identity....

  41. #262 - Why Deer Hunters Turn on Each Other

    Follow Fletcher and check out Solid Rock Targets:🌐 https://www.solidrocktargets.com/category/all-productsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidrocktargets/Why do some deer hunters celebrate success while others seem to resent it? In this episode of Before the Echo, I sit down with Fletcher...

  42. #261 - Most Deer Hunters Are Buying the Wrong Optics

    In this episode of Before the Echo, we're joined by the marketing director Cameron Derr from Hawke Optics to break down one of the most important—but often misunderstood—parts of a hunter's setup: optics.We dive into Hawke's entire lineup, from budget-friendly options for new hunters to premium...

  43. #260 - Could Oregon Become the First State to Ban Hunting?

    Could Oregon become the first state to effectively ban hunting, fishing, and trapping? In this episode of Before the Echo, I break down Oregon Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act. Supporters say the proposal is about expanding animal protections, while opponents argue it...

  44. Episode #20 - Counterintuitive Path to Following Jesus | John 12

    The Counterintuitive Path to Following Jesus | John 12 Bible StudyIn this episode of the Rooted & Raised Podcast, we dive into John 12 and explore one of the most challenging truths Jesus ever taught:"Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it…

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  45. #259 - Everything I Stopped Doing That Made Me a Better Hunter

    What if becoming a better hunter isn't about doing more—but doing less? In this episode of Before the Echo, I break down 15 things I stopped doing over the years that ultimately made me a more successful and consistent deer hunter. From over-hunting good spots and chasing every new trend to…

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  46. #258 - The Future of Deer Hunting: Better or Worse?

    **The Future of Deer Hunting: Better or Worse? | Solo Podcast**Is deer hunting headed in the right direction, or are we losing something that made it great in the first place?In this solo episode of Before the Echo, I share my thoughts on where deer hunting is headed over the next 5–10 years.…

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  47. #257 - Turkey Hunting in 2026: What's Worth It and What's Not

    Turkey season never really ends. In this episode of **Before the Echo**, we dive into some of the biggest topics in turkey hunting today, including:🦃 The best turkey guns and setups🦃 Hunting out West vs. hunting back East🦃 Is Iowa worth the cost for non-resident hunters?🦃 Public land…

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  48. Episode #19 - Why Jesus Let Lazarus Die First | John 11

    In John 11, we walk through one of the most powerful moments in all of Scripture — the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Why did Jesus wait? What does His response teach us about suffering, faith, grief, and the glory of God? And what did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the resurrection and the...

  49. #256 - What I’d Do Differently If I Started Hunting From Scratch

    What would I do differently if I started hunting from scratch today?In this episode, I sit down and honestly talk through the mistakes, wasted years, bad habits, and lessons I’ve learned throughout my hunting journey. From gear obsession and overcomplicated tactics to public land pressure,...

  50. Episode #18 | The Shepherd Who Lays Down His Life | John 10 Breakdown

    In this episode of Rooted & Raised, we dive into Gospel of John Chapter 10 and one of the most powerful statements Jesus ever made: “I am the good shepherd.”What does it mean to truly know the voice of Jesus?How do we recognize the difference between the Shepherd and the thieves of this world?And...

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-teulker/subscribeWelcome to Before the Echo. A hunting podcast dedicated to educating hunters in the real world. Join your host Josh Teulker as he talks Hunting, Family, and Livfe with some of the best deer hunters in the country.

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