In Episode 382 of The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast, host Adam Miller sits down with Josh Teulker, creator of the Before the Echo YouTube channel, for an in-depth conversation on traditional bowhunting, modern hunting culture, and the ethical challenges facing today’s hunters.

Josh shares his background growing up in a hunting family and how those early experiences shaped his approach to whitetail deer hunting and eventually led him to transition from compound bows to traditional archery. The discussion covers the differences between traditional and modern hunting styles, realistic expectations for success, and why patience, discipline, and woodsmanship still matter.

The conversation dives into e-scouting, hunting pressure, and what it’s like to hunt multiple states while navigating changing hunting regulations, access issues, and public land challenges. Josh and Adam also discuss the growing influence of social media on hunting, how technology is reshaping the sport, and whether innovation is helping or hurting the future of ethical bowhunting.

Additional topics include Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), Michigan’s hunting culture, and the importance of protecting hunting traditions while adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. This episode is packed with insight for bowhunters, traditional archers, whitetail hunters, and conservation-minded outdoorsmen who care about the long-term integrity of the sport.

00:00 Podcast Notes
02:19 Introduction
02:45 Before the Echo Origin Story
05:29 Traditional vs Compound Bow Hunting
08:00 Growing Up in a Hunting Family
10:41 Transition to Traditional Archery
13:10 Bowhunting Strategies & Techniques
16:06 E-Scouting & Out-of-State Hunting
18:42 Locating & Tracking Whitetail Deer
21:21 Expectations & Standards in Hunting
23:56 Social Media & Hunting Pressure
26:27 Hunting Ethics & Regulations
37:37 Changes in Hunting Regulations
39:01 Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
40:27 Michigan Hunting Culture
42:26 Technology’s Role in Hunting
48:43 Future of Hunting & Access
01:01:28 Family Traditions & Hunting Legacy

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoEUun2B14oDuAdhWJoSEtA

Painted Arrow Outdoors – BHC15 (15% off)
https://www.paintedarrow.com

Spartan Forge – BOWHUNTER (25% off)
https://www.spartanforge.ai

Latitude Outdoors -BHC (15% off)
https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com

Genesis 3D Printing
https://genesis3dprinting.com

BigShot Targets - BHC (10 % off)
https://www.bigshottargets.com

Vitalize Seed
https://vitalizeseed.com

Zinger Fletches
https://www.zingerfletches.com

Additional partners:
https://huntworthgear.com
https://waypointtv.com/#podcast

Patreon: http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast – Episode 382Hunting in the Echo Chamber | Josh Teulker (Before the Echo)⏱ Episode Chapters▶️ Check Out Before the Echo🏹 Partners & Discounts❤️ Support the Podcast

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices