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Back to SearchWHY "JUST HUNT HARDER" IS BAD ELK HUNTING ADVICE | 🎙️ EP. 158
Episode 158
In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most common—and misleading—pieces of advice in elk hunting: “just hunt harder.” While effort matt…
2Â months, 2Â weeks ago
THE ELK HUNTING STRATEGY THAT BEATS SWIRLING WIND | 🎙️ EP. 157
Episode 157
In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most frustrating and misunderstood challenges in elk hunting—swirling wind—and why it consistentl…
2Â months, 2Â weeks ago
BLACK BEAR HUNTING - THE RIGHT WAY TO HUNT WATER FOR BIG BEARS | 🎙️ EP. 156
Episode 156
In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down the biggest mistake hunters make when trying to find mature black bears around water in the West. Most hunte…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
ELK HUNTING THIS SPOT WILL HELP YOU KILL MORE BULLS | 🎙️ EP. 155
Episode 155
In this episode, Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most overlooked terrain features in elk country and how it quietly controls the way elk move thr…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
ELK HUNTING HAS CHANGED IN 2026 - HOW HUNTERS ARE STILL FINDING BULLS | 🎙️ EP. 154
Episode 154
In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down why elk hunting feels different across the West in 2026—and what serious hunters need…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
BULLS DO THIS RIGHT BEFORE YOU SEE THEM - HOW ELK HUNTERS STILL WIN | 🎙️ EP. 153
Episode 153
In this episode, Matt Hartsky breaks down a moment every elk hunter eventually faces in the mountains. A bull answers your call, the encounter builds…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
ELK LOVE THIS TERRAIN FEATURE - MOST ELK HUNTERS IGNORE IT | 🎙️ EP. 152
Episode 152
In this episode, Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most overlooked terrain features in Western elk hunting—and why understanding it can completely…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
HOW TO READ A MULE DEER BASIN IN 5 MINUTES: FIND PUBLIC LAND BUCKS FAST | 🎙️ EP. 151
Episode 151
In this episode, Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most critical skills in Western mule deer hunting—how to quickly identify real buck country acro…
2Â months, 3Â weeks ago
YOU DREW AN ARIZONA NON-RESIDENT ELK TAG, NOW WHAT? 90 DAY PUBLIC LAND GAME PLAN | 🎙️ EP. 150
Episode 150
Elk Hunting e-Books 👉 https://backboneunlimited.com/collections/elk-hunting-series-e-books
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In this episode of the Backbone Unlimited podcast, Matt …
3Â months ago
THE BEST MOVE AFTER A BLACK BEAR VANISHES MID-STALK - BEAR HUNTING TIPS | 🎙️ EP. 149
Episode 149
Bear Hunting e-Books 👉 https://backboneunlimited.com/collections/bear-hunting-series-e-books
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In this episode of the Backbone Unlimited podcast, Mat…
3Â months ago