Episode Details

What elevation should you hunt elk at in October?

In this episode, Matt Hartsky draws from 34 years of elk hunting and guiding experience to explain why finding October elk isn’t as simple as choosing one elevation on a map. He examines the conditions that influence where elk live after September and how those conditions can change throughout a rifle hunt.

If you’re trying to decide whether to hunt high, move downhill after snow, or change elevations when you aren’t finding fresh sign, this episode will help you choose a better starting point and know when to adjust.

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