ARE YOU READY FOR ELK HUNTING SEASON? TRAINING, TACTICS & MINDSET | 🎙️ EP. 36

Update: 2025-08-26

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Are you really ready for elk season—or just hoping you are? In this Backbone Unlimited episode, Matt Hartsky breaks down the difference between showing up with a tag and gear versus being truly prepared for the grind of backcountry elk hunting. From training for brutal pack outs, mastering wind and thermals, dialing calling strategy, and building mental toughness, to shooting clean under pressure—this episode gives you the framework to evaluate your true elk hunting readiness. If you’re serious about elk hunting success in the West, this one will expose the gaps and show you how to close them.

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ARE YOU READY FOR ELK HUNTING SEASON? TRAINING, TACTICS & MINDSET | 🎙️ EP. 36

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ARE YOU READY FOR ELK HUNTING SEASON? TRAINING, TACTICS & MINDSET | 🎙️ EP. 36