# #244 - The Biggest Mistake Hunters Make When Traveling

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Podcast: [Before the Echo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-the-echo-4475395)
Published: 2026-07-31T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-teulker/episodes/244---The-Biggest-Mistake-Hunters-Make-When-Traveling-e3mkmph
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## Resource

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 whitetail hunter, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Follow Tony Peterson & MeatEater: 📸 Instagram: @themeateater ▶️ YouTube: MeatEater YouTube 🌐 Website: MeatEater If you enjoy honest conversations about public land hunting, whitetail tactics, traditional bowhunting, and becoming a better hunter, be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Subscribe to Before the Echo

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