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Before the Echo

Before the Echo

Josh Teulker 312 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Before the Echo is a hunting podcast that aims to educate hunters in real-world scenarios. Host Josh Teulker discusses hunting, family, and life with some of the best deer hunters in the country. The show offers practical insights and stories from experienced hunters.

Episodes

#242 - Big Bucks Are Ruining Hunting
#242 - Big Bucks Are Ruining Hunting Jul 24, 2026 01:03:49 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 started changing how hunters treat each other.We discuss:Why hunters are losing friendships over dee
#241 - The Skills That Separate Great Deer Hunters
#241 - The Skills That Separate Great Deer Hunters Jul 21, 2026 00:20:18 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 everyone else. From observation and decision-making to reading sign, adaptability, emotional control, an
#240 - The Hunting Advice That's Ruining Deer Hunters
#240 - The Hunting Advice That's Ruining Deer Hunters Jul 17, 2026 00:39:22 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 isn't about calling anyone out. Many of the hunters featured have forgotten more about deer hunting
#239 - Inside Dan Infalt's Mind
#239 - Inside Dan Infalt's Mind Jul 14, 2026 01:20:17 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 pressure, decision-making, mistakes hunters make, and the lessons Dan has learned after decades of chasi
#238 - I Changed My Mind About Deer Hunting
#238 - I Changed My Mind About Deer Hunting Jul 10, 2026 00:37:15 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 chasing mature bucks, experience has taught me lessons I never expected. Some of these opinions completely
#237 - Why Josh Ignores Almost Every Hunting "Rule"
#237 - Why Josh Ignores Almost Every Hunting "Rule" Jul 7, 2026 01:28:18 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 thinking has helped him consistently find success. We dive into public land strategy, mature
#236 - The Truth About Big Bucks Nobody Wants to Talk About
#236 - The Truth About Big Bucks Nobody Wants to Talk About Jul 2, 2026 00:25:46 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 episode, we're talking about the truths that don't get discussed enough. Some of these les
#235 - Thousands of Blood Trails Reveal the Truth About Wounded Deer
#235 - Thousands of Blood Trails Reveal the Truth About Wounded Deer Jun 29, 2026 01:00:42 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 placement, blood trailing, wait times, and recovering wounded deer.We discuss:What thousands of real
#234 - Everything I Ignore That Most Public Land Hunters Obsess Over
#234 - Everything I Ignore That Most Public Land Hunters Obsess Over Jun 27, 2026 00:36:13 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, trail cameras, and more. But after years of chasing mature bucks on public land, I've learned
#263 - The Real Reason Hunters Fight About Crossbows
#263 - The Real Reason Hunters Fight About Crossbows Jun 24, 2026 00:26:23 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.They're fighting about what hunting means to them.In this episode, I dive into the real
#262 - Why Deer Hunters Turn on Each Other
#262 - Why Deer Hunters Turn on Each Other Jun 23, 2026 01:11:38 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 Shaw to talk about a topic that doesn't get discussed enough—why successful hunters often face critic
#261 - Most Deer Hunters Are Buying the Wrong Optics
#261 - Most Deer Hunters Are Buying the Wrong Optics Jun 19, 2026 01:13:04 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 glass built for serious whitetail, western, and long-range hunters. If you've ever wonde

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