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3 ELK HUNTING MYTHS HOLDING YOU BACK FROM KILLING MORE BULLS ON PUBLIC LAND | 🎙️ EP. 16
Struggling to tag bulls on public land? You might be following the wrong advice. In this episode, I’m busting the top 3 elk hunting myths that keep DIY hunters stuck, frustrated, and empty-handed. If you’ve been told calling is the only way, that the moon phase controls elk movement, or that bugling scares off bulls—you need to hear this.
I’m Matt Hartsky, founder of Backbone Unlimited. After 33+ years of public land elk hunting across Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, I’ve seen the same myths repeated by well-meaning hunters year after year—and I’ve also watched those myths destroy confidence and ruin otherwise good hunts.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why some of the most common elk calling advice is flat-out wrong
• The truth about bugling vs cow calling elk in high-pressure units
• How to hunt elk when they’re silent or call-shy
• The real story behind moon phase elk hunting—and why it’s often irrelevant
• How to adapt your public land elk hunting strategy for better results
• Solo elk hunting tactics and when to ditch the calls altogether
• Why reading wind, pressure, and behavior beats any one-size-fits-all tactic
This episode is built for:
• Public land elk hunters chasing bulls in western states
• Archery hunters in OTC or draw units
• Rifle hunters learning to call, stalk, and adapt
• DIY elk hunters tired of second-guessing their strategy
• Anyone ready to stop repeating bad advice and start hunting smarter
If you’re looking for elk hunting tips for public land that are based on experience—not hype—this is the real talk that cuts through the noise. We’ll help you sharpen your mindset, reset your strategy, and get back to what actually works in the field.
Hit play now and start hunting elk with the confidence and clarity that leads to filled tags—and full freezers.
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By Backbone UnlimitedStruggling to tag bulls on public land? You might be following the wrong advice. In this episode, I’m busting the top 3 elk hunting myths that keep DIY hunters stuck, frustrated, and empty-handed. If you’ve been told calling is the only way, that the moon phase controls elk movement, or that bugling scares off bulls—you need to hear this.
I’m Matt Hartsky, founder of Backbone Unlimited. After 33+ years of public land elk hunting across Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, I’ve seen the same myths repeated by well-meaning hunters year after year—and I’ve also watched those myths destroy confidence and ruin otherwise good hunts.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Why some of the most common elk calling advice is flat-out wrong
• The truth about bugling vs cow calling elk in high-pressure units
• How to hunt elk when they’re silent or call-shy
• The real story behind moon phase elk hunting—and why it’s often irrelevant
• How to adapt your public land elk hunting strategy for better results
• Solo elk hunting tactics and when to ditch the calls altogether
• Why reading wind, pressure, and behavior beats any one-size-fits-all tactic
This episode is built for:
• Public land elk hunters chasing bulls in western states
• Archery hunters in OTC or draw units
• Rifle hunters learning to call, stalk, and adapt
• DIY elk hunters tired of second-guessing their strategy
• Anyone ready to stop repeating bad advice and start hunting smarter
If you’re looking for elk hunting tips for public land that are based on experience—not hype—this is the real talk that cuts through the noise. We’ll help you sharpen your mindset, reset your strategy, and get back to what actually works in the field.
Hit play now and start hunting elk with the confidence and clarity that leads to filled tags—and full freezers.