Episode Details

Does snow automatically push elk downhill, or could they remain in the same area after the storm?

In this episode, Matt Hartsky draws from 34 years of elk hunting and guiding experience to explain how snow can change elk location and behavior. He covers the factors that determine whether elk stay put, make a small adjustment, or leave an area completely.

If you’re planning a late-season rifle elk hunt, tracking elk after fresh snow, or trying to predict where bulls will move when winter weather arrives, this episode will help you read the conditions instead of relying on assumptions.

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