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

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Podcast: [Before the Echo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-the-echo-4475395)
Published: 2026-08-27T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh-teulker/episodes/251---Im-Changing-the-Way-I-Deer-Hunt-This-Year-e3nufvv
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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 into something that has become more important to me over the years: not measuring an entire hunting season by the size of the antlers at the end of it. I still want to kill mature bucks. I still want to improve. But this year, I want to hunt with more purpose, trust what I’ve learned, enjoy the process, and stop overcomplicating something I love doing. What are YOU doing differently this deer season? Let me know in the comments! PARTNERS OF BEFORE THE ECHO 🦌 Latitude Outdoors https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com Use code BTE for 15% off 🏹 ASIO Gear https://asiogear.com Use code ECHO15 for 15% off 🔭 Hawke Optics https://us.hawkeoptics.com Use code BTE for 15% off #BeforeTheEcho #DeerHunting #WhitetailHunting #Bowhunting #PublicLandHunting #DeerSeason

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