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HOW TO STILL HUNT - ELK HUNTING TIPS FOR MORE PUBLIC LAND BULLS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY | 🎙️ EP. 18
If you're hunting elk on public land this fall and struggling to get into bow range, there’s one tactic most hunters overlook—and it just might change everything: still-hunting. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, I’m breaking down how to still-hunt for elk the right way—based on over 33 years of boots-on-the-ground Western hunting experience.
Still-hunting is one of the most effective, underused tactics for creating close-range encounters with pressured bulls, especially when calling fails, bugles go silent, and hunting pressure pushes elk into thick cover. But it’s not just about sneaking through the woods—it’s about learning how to move with purpose, read fresh sign, and let the mountain tell you where the elk are right now.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How to still-hunt elk effectively in thick timber and rugged terrain
• When to go stealth, when to be aggressive, and how to know the difference
• Reading fresh elk sign and understanding how elk use cover during daylight hours
• How to stay in the game during midday with the right backcountry elk hunting mindset
• Using wind, thermals, shadows, and silence to your advantage
• E-scouting tactics to locate terrain that actually holds elk
• Gear tips for staying quiet, mobile, and mentally locked-in during long days afield
Recommended For:
• Public land elk hunters looking for more consistent encounters
• Archery hunters in pressured OTC units
• DIY backcountry hunters learning to adapt when calling fails
• Hunters who struggle to get close to bulls in silent woods
• Anyone wanting to hunt elk without relying on calls or bugling
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not finding elk, this episode might be the shift you need. Still-hunting isn’t easy—but when it works, it’s deadly.
Tune in and learn how to slow down, sharpen your awareness, and start killing more elk on public land—one silent step at a time.
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By Backbone UnlimitedIf you're hunting elk on public land this fall and struggling to get into bow range, there’s one tactic most hunters overlook—and it just might change everything: still-hunting. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, I’m breaking down how to still-hunt for elk the right way—based on over 33 years of boots-on-the-ground Western hunting experience.
Still-hunting is one of the most effective, underused tactics for creating close-range encounters with pressured bulls, especially when calling fails, bugles go silent, and hunting pressure pushes elk into thick cover. But it’s not just about sneaking through the woods—it’s about learning how to move with purpose, read fresh sign, and let the mountain tell you where the elk are right now.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• How to still-hunt elk effectively in thick timber and rugged terrain
• When to go stealth, when to be aggressive, and how to know the difference
• Reading fresh elk sign and understanding how elk use cover during daylight hours
• How to stay in the game during midday with the right backcountry elk hunting mindset
• Using wind, thermals, shadows, and silence to your advantage
• E-scouting tactics to locate terrain that actually holds elk
• Gear tips for staying quiet, mobile, and mentally locked-in during long days afield
Recommended For:
• Public land elk hunters looking for more consistent encounters
• Archery hunters in pressured OTC units
• DIY backcountry hunters learning to adapt when calling fails
• Hunters who struggle to get close to bulls in silent woods
• Anyone wanting to hunt elk without relying on calls or bugling
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not finding elk, this episode might be the shift you need. Still-hunting isn’t easy—but when it works, it’s deadly.
Tune in and learn how to slow down, sharpen your awareness, and start killing more elk on public land—one silent step at a time.