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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 successful one? In this episode of Before the Echo , we're talking about why even the most experienced deer hunters have bad seasons. From the role luck plays in deer hunting to overthinking your setups, unrealistic expectations, hunting pressure, and the impact of social media, we're diving into why success…
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 throughout deer season, I’m going to sit down and give you an honest look at what’s happening in the woods. The good hunts, the bad hunts, the close calls, the mistakes, the adjustments, and hopefully a few punched tags along the way. No pretending every hunt is perfect. No acting like I have…
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 older hunter simply said: “I’m tired of losing my hunting buddies.” That one hit differently. We spend so much time worrying about killing bigger bucks, finding better spots, buying better gear, and becoming better hunters that sometimes we forget what actually makes hunting special. The people.…
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 the Echo, I talk about why I’m simplifying the way I hunt, trusting what I’ve learned through experience, and making decisions based on what’s actually happening in the woods instead of what everyone else says I should be doing. We’ll talk about hunting pressure, mobile hunting, overthinking setups,…
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 Echo, I’m sitting down to talk about my goals for this deer season—and why I think setting the RIGHT goals can completely change the way we hunt. We’re talking about: • My personal goals for this deer season • Outcome goals vs. goals you can actually control • Becoming a better deer hunter instead of…
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 soldiers step back and fall to the ground after He says, “I am He.”We also look at Peter’s attempt to defend Jesus with a sword, Peter’s three denials, Jesus’ questioning before the high priest, and His powerful conversation with Pilate about His Kingdom and the truth.There’s a huge contrast throughout…
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 still have a successful deer season. We’ll talk about finding overlooked public land, knocking on doors for permission, using your network, scouting new ground quickly, and why learning how to FIND good hunting spots may be more valuable than having one great property. 🎁 PLUS — THE FIRST GIVEAWAY…
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 gear, stand locations, mature bucks, and waiting for the “perfect” conditions.Some of these are lessons I learned the hard way.The biggest takeaway? There are very few absolute rules in deer hunting. What works on one property, for one hunter, or for one buck might be completely wrong somewhere…
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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 talking about lone buck tracks, faint secondary trails, small rubs in the right places, overlooked bedding, vegetation changes, browse, staging areas, and even what the absence of sign can tell you. The goal isn't to find the MOST deer sign. It's to find the sign that actually tells you where a buck is…
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 episode of Before the Echo, I’m talking about some of the uncomfortable truths that deer hunters don't always want to admit. The mistakes we make, the excuses we tell ourselves, and the things that actually matter when it comes to becoming a better and more successful hunter. Whether you hunt public…
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 feet, aching backs, uncomfortable stands, soaked clothing — somehow we’ve convinced ourselves that suffering makes us better hunters. But does it? I believe being comfortable can actually make you a more effective deer hunter. When you’re comfortable, you stay longer. You move less. You remain…
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 recognizing the excuses that keep you from becoming the person you know you can be.Whether it’s hunting, work, family, faith, fitness, or life in general, eventually you have to stop making excuses and start making changes.If something in this episode hits home, drop a comment below. I’d love to hear…
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 message — including us.In this episode of the Rooted & Raised Podcast, we walk through John 17 and talk about what Jesus’ prayer teaches us about eternal life, living in the world without becoming like the world, being sanctified by truth, Christian unity, and what Jesus ultimately desires for His…
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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. In this episode of Before the Echo, I break down what I’m doing differently this deer season. I talk about putting less pressure on my best spots, trusting my instincts, being more calculated with my decisions, and—when the time is right—being willing to get aggressive and make a move. I also get…
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 about traditional bowhunting, woodsmanship, getting close to animals, lessons learned through years of successes and failures, and how hunting has changed over the last 50 years.If you’re a traditional bowhunter—or just someone who wants to become a better, more knowledgeable hunter—there’s a lot to…
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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 way he scouts, how he identifies the areas that deserve his attention, and how he turns that information into opportunities on mature bucks. If you enjoy learning how successful hunters actually break down ground and make decisions in the woods, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. FOLLOW JAKE…
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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 Before the Echo, I break down what you're really getting when you spend big money on a compound bow, where I think premium equipment actually matters, and where the average deer hunter might be better off saving his money.At the end of the day, deer don't care what your bow costs.Let me know in the…
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 this episode of Before the Echo, I talk about why sometimes the best thing you can do for your best hunting spot is simply leave it alone. We’ll get into trail cameras, hunting pressure, bedding areas, access routes, historical information, and why constantly needing confirmation that a buck is still…
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 way the wildlife area is patrolled today. Whether you hunt public land every season or are just getting started, this conversation highlights why knowing the regulations, standing up for what's right, and treating conservation officers with respect can make a real difference. This is a story every…
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 hours in the woods, I've come to one conclusion: We've started confusing buying gear with becoming better hunters. This isn't an attack on the hunting industry. There are incredible companies building products that make hunting more enjoyable and more efficient. But no piece of gear can replace…
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 what it means when Jesus says, "Do not let your hearts be troubled," why He declared "I am the way, the truth, and the life," the promise of the Holy Spirit, and how these truths should shape the way we live every day.Whether you're reading through the Gospel of John for the first time or have…
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 mistakes hunters make when traveling to hunt. We dive into scouting unfamiliar ground, avoiding common pitfalls, finding success on public land, adapting to new areas, and developing the mindset that consistently puts more mature bucks within bow range. If you're serious about becoming a better…
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 expectations, and the mindset that can make—or break—your success in the woods.Rather than chasing trends or repeating what everyone else says, Brett shares the lessons he's learned from working with hunters across the country. We talk about the realities of hunting, the importance of enjoying the…
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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 deer.Whether social media has made hunting more toxic.The pressure to kill a "big one" every season.Why likes and inches don't define a successful hunter.Public land vs. private land debates.Why every deer…
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, and learning from failure, we'll discuss the habits that have had the biggest impact on my own hunting over the years. Whether you're getting ready for opening day or simply looking to become a…
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