Michigan could be on the verge of a major deer hunting change — moving from a 2 buck tag system down to just 1. But nothing is finalized yet… and the decision is coming soon.

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Buikema from Razor Broadheads to break down what’s actually happening, why it’s being considered, and what it could mean for hunters across the state.

Is this the right move for herd management and hunting quality… or is it taking opportunity away from everyday hunters?

We cover:

Why Michigan is considering going to a 1 buck limit

The potential impact on deer populations

How this could change hunting strategy

What hunters on BOTH sides are saying

What happens next with the vote in May

This is one of the biggest potential rule changes we’ve seen in a long time — and it directly affects YOU if you hunt Michigan.

👇 Let me know in the comments:

Would you support Michigan going to a 1 buck rule?

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Most people will follow Jesus… until it gets uncomfortable.In John 6, we see one of the most shocking moments in the Bible—Jesus goes from feeding thousands and gaining a massive following… to watching the crowd walk away almost overnight.Why?Because He stopped giving people what they wanted… and started telling them what they needed.In this episode of the Before the Echo Podcast, we break down:The feeding of the 5,000 and what it reveals about human natureWhy people chased Jesus for the wrong reasonsThe hard teaching that made people leaveWhat it really means when Jesus said “eat my flesh and drink my blood”And the question we all have to answer: Are we following Jesus for who He is—or for what He can give us?This chapter will challenge you. It will expose motives. And it will force you to decide where you stan

The game has changed… but most turkey hunters haven’t.In this episode of the Before the Echo Podcast, we break down what’s really going on with today’s pressured gobblers—and why so many hunters keep getting close… but can’t seal the deal.We dive into:How hunting pressure is changing turkey behaviorThe small mistakes that cost you birdsWhat successful hunters are doing differentlyThe subtle signs a gobbler is actually killableReal in-the-woods decisions that make or break a huntIf you’ve ever had a hunt fall apart at the last second… this one’s for you.🎯 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL🔥 ASIO Gear (Premium Hunting Apparel)👉 Use code ECHO15 for 15% offhttps://asiogear.com🔥 Latitude Outdoors (Saddle Hunting Gear)👉 Use code BTE for 15% offhttps://latitudeoutdoors.com🔥 Stealth Outdoors👉 Use code BTE10 for 10% off🔥 Razor Broadheads👉 Use code BTE for 20% off🔥 Hawke Optics👉 Use code BTE for 15% off🎙️ FOLLOW BEFORE THE ECHOSubscribe for more real, no-BS hunting content:💬 COMMENT BELOWWhat’s the biggest mistake you think turkey hunters make?

Do you actually want change… or just the idea of it?In John 5, Jesus meets a man who had been stuck for 38 years — same problem, same excuse, same outcome. But instead of just healing him, Jesus asks a question that hits every one of us:“Do you want to be healed?”This episode dives into:Why some people stay stuck for yearsThe excuses we don’t even realize we’re makingWhat real faith actually looks likeThe authority of Jesus — and why it mattersThis one will challenge you.👇 Join the conversation and let me know your thoughts in the comments.🎧 Listen to the full podcast here:https://youtube.com/live/YOUR_LINK_HERE🤝 This episode is brought to you by our partners:ASIO GearHigh-performance hunting gear built for real conditions. If you’re serious about staying comfortable and focused in the field, check them out here:👉 https://asiogear.comHawke OpticsPrecision optics you can trust when it matters most. Whether you're in the woods or at the range, Hawke delivers.👉 https://us.hawkeoptics.comLatitude OutdoorsBuilt for mobile hunters who demand lightweight, efficient gear without sacrificing performance. If you’re running and gunning on public land, Latitude has you covered.👉 https://latitudeoutdoors.comRazor BroadheadsSharp, durable, and built to perform when it counts. Trusted broadheads for serious bowhunters.👉 https://www.razorbroadheads.com/📌 Subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes:“This is the Before the Echo Podcast… make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss an episode!”

In this episode of Before the Echo, we sit down with Shane Simpson to break down the real truth about killing public land gobblers.If you’ve ever struggled with pressured birds, crowded public land, or gobblers that just won’t commit—this episode is for you.We dive into:Run-and-gun turkey hunting tactics that actually workHow to locate and kill pressured public land gobblersAggressive vs soft calling strategiesMidday tactics most hunters overlookMistakes that are costing you birdsShane shares real-world experience and strategies that go against the grain—and flat out kill turkeys on public land.🔥 Connect with Shane Simpson📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShaneSimpsonHunting🌐 Website: https://www.shanesimpsonhunting.com/🔥 This Episode is Presented ByLatitude Outdoors – Premium saddle hunting gear built for serious hunters🛒 https://latitudeoutdoors.com💥 Code: BTE (Save 15%)ASIO Gear – Where stealth meets comfort🛒 https://asiogear.com💥 Code: Echo15 (Save 15%)🤝 Our PartnersStealth Outdoors – Silence every move🛒 https://stealthoutdoors.com💥 Code: BTE10 (Save 10%)Razor Broadheads – Built for accuracy & performance🛒 https://razorbroadheads.com💥 Code: BTE (Save 20%)Hawke Optics – Precision optics for every hunter🛒 https://hawkeoptics.com💥 Code: BTE (Save 15%)🎧 Before the EchoSubscribe & hit the 🔔 for weekly hunting content, tactics, and real stories from the field.#bowhunting #publiclandhunting #whitetailhunting #beforetheecho

This show is brought to you by Latitude Outdoors and Asio Gear!Latitude Outdoors – Premium saddle hunting gear built for serious hunters🛒 https://latitudeoutdoors.com💥 Code: BTE — Save 15%📸 @latitudeoutdoorsASIO Gear – Where stealth meets comfort🛒 https://asiogear.com💥 Code: Echo15 — Save 15%📸 @ASIOgearThanks to my other partnersStealth Outdoors – Silence every move in the woods🛒 https://stealthoutdoors.com💥 Code: BTE10 — Save 10%📸 @StealthOutdoorsRazor Broadheads – Built for accuracy and performance🛒 https://razorbroadheads.com💥 Code: BTE — Save 20%📸 @razorbroadheadsHawke Optics – Precision optics for every hunter🛒 https://hawkeoptics.com💥 Code: BTE — Save 15%🎧 More from Before The EchoSubscribe and hit the 🔔 so you never miss a new episode, hunting story, gear breakdown, or in-season update.🔖 Hashtags#BeforeTheEcho #PublicLandHunting #WhitetailHunting #DeerHunting #Bowhunting

In this episode of Before the Echo, I sit down with Matt Zernzach from The Push Archery to talk about the growing movement of traditional bowhunting and why more hunters are picking up a stickbow.

We dive into instinctive shooting, transitioning from compound bows to traditional archery, the mental side of shooting, and why traditional bowhunting forces you to become a better woodsman. Matt shares insights from years of teaching traditional archery and building one of the most respected educational platforms in the trad community.

If you've ever considered shooting a recurve or longbow, or you're already deep in the traditional archery world, this conversation is packed with insight.

Topics We Cover

• Why traditional archery is exploding right now

• Instinctive shooting vs gap shooting

• The biggest mistakes new trad shooters make

• Why traditional bowhunting changes how you hunt

• Arrow weight, broadheads, and trad setups

• The future of traditional archery

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The Push Archery provides some of the best traditional archery education available today, helping archers improve their shooting form, mental focus, and overall understanding of the art of shooting a traditional bow.

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This show is brought to you by Latitude Outdoors and Asio Gear!Latitude Outdoors – Premium saddle hunting gear built for serious hunters🛒 https://latitudeoutdoors.com💥 Code: BTE — Save 15%📸 @latitudeoutdoorsASIO Gear – Where stealth meets comfort🛒 https://asiogear.com💥 Code: Echo15 — Save 15%📸 @ASIOgearThanks to my other partnersStealth Outdoors – Silence every move in the woods🛒 https://stealthoutdoors.com💥 Code: BTE10 — Save 10%📸 @StealthOutdoorsRazor Broadheads – Built for accuracy and performance🛒 https://razorbroadheads.com💥 Code: BTE — Save 20%📸 @razorbroadheadsHawke Optics – Precision optics for every hunter🛒 https://hawkeoptics.com💥 Code: BTE — Save 15%🎧 More from Before The EchoSubscribe and hit the 🔔 so you never miss a new episode, hunting story, gear breakdown, or in-season update.🔖 Hashtags#BeforeTheEcho #PublicLandHunting #WhitetailHunting #DeerHunting #Bowhunting