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7 ELK HUNTING TACTICS TO HELP YOU KILL MORE BULLS ON PUBLIC LAND BACKPACK HUNTS | 🎙️ EP. 11
Hunting elk on public land and want real tactics that actually work in high-pressure units? This episode breaks down 7 field-proven elk hunting strategies to help you kill more bulls—especially if you're going solo, backpacking deep, or bowhunting elk in over-the-counter units.
Whether you’re preparing for your first DIY archery elk hunt or dialing in your plan for another backcountry elk hunting trip, these are the exact tactics I’ve used for over 30 seasons to locate, call in, and kill bulls on public ground.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Use predawn locator bugles to control the first hour of daylight
✔️ Build cow calling setups that work when bugling fails
✔️ Identify rut refuge zones and terrain “stalking ribbons”
✔️ Time thermals, control wind, and read elk movement patterns
✔️ Run real-world elk calling sequences that sound like a herd, not a hunter
✔️ Apply the “Glass-Before-Push” method to avoid blowing opportunities
✔️ Use my IF-THEN elk playbook to adjust on the fly and stay lethal
These aren't gimmicks or guesswork. These are high-level, field-tested public land elk hunting tactics that work when bulls go silent, when pressure spikes, and when you’re grinding through tough country alone or with a tight crew.
You'll also learn how to:
• Call elk in pressured units without sounding like every other hunter
• Hunt transition zones from nighttime feeding areas
• Read terrain features and adapt when bulls don’t play by the rules
• Build a decision-making process that keeps you calm, confident, and effective
This is a must-listen for DIY backcountry elk hunters, whether you’re chasing September bugles with a bow or pushing ridges with a rifle later in the season. If you're tired of coming home empty and want to consistently put yourself in elk—this episode delivers.
For the serious public land hunter ready to level up their elk game, this episode is loaded with practical advice you can apply this season.
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By Backbone UnlimitedHunting elk on public land and want real tactics that actually work in high-pressure units? This episode breaks down 7 field-proven elk hunting strategies to help you kill more bulls—especially if you're going solo, backpacking deep, or bowhunting elk in over-the-counter units.
Whether you’re preparing for your first DIY archery elk hunt or dialing in your plan for another backcountry elk hunting trip, these are the exact tactics I’ve used for over 30 seasons to locate, call in, and kill bulls on public ground.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
✔️ Use predawn locator bugles to control the first hour of daylight
✔️ Build cow calling setups that work when bugling fails
✔️ Identify rut refuge zones and terrain “stalking ribbons”
✔️ Time thermals, control wind, and read elk movement patterns
✔️ Run real-world elk calling sequences that sound like a herd, not a hunter
✔️ Apply the “Glass-Before-Push” method to avoid blowing opportunities
✔️ Use my IF-THEN elk playbook to adjust on the fly and stay lethal
These aren't gimmicks or guesswork. These are high-level, field-tested public land elk hunting tactics that work when bulls go silent, when pressure spikes, and when you’re grinding through tough country alone or with a tight crew.
You'll also learn how to:
• Call elk in pressured units without sounding like every other hunter
• Hunt transition zones from nighttime feeding areas
• Read terrain features and adapt when bulls don’t play by the rules
• Build a decision-making process that keeps you calm, confident, and effective
This is a must-listen for DIY backcountry elk hunters, whether you’re chasing September bugles with a bow or pushing ridges with a rifle later in the season. If you're tired of coming home empty and want to consistently put yourself in elk—this episode delivers.
For the serious public land hunter ready to level up their elk game, this episode is loaded with practical advice you can apply this season.