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PODCAST

Backbone Unlimited Podcast

Backbone Unlimited

Host Matt Hartsky shares real-world hunting tactics, backcountry elk hunting tips, shed hunting, gear reviews, wildlife adventures, and hard-earned lessons on grit, discipline, and mental toughness. For hunters, outdoorsmen, and anyone committed to living untamed and conquering challenge. Learn public land hunting strategies, preparation, backcountry fitness, elk behavior, survival skills, and mindset tactics that help you thrive — in the wild and in life. New episodes weekly on elk hunting, big

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30:55

HOW TO HUNT ELK IN THICK TIMBER | ELK HUNTING TIPS...

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2025/08/27

Hunting elk in thick timber is one of the toughest challenges in Western hunting—and one of the most rewarding. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down how to consistently kill elk in dark, close-quarters timber where bulls move like ghosts and every step matters. Learn how to read elk sign in the thick stuff, move without getting busted, set up and call in tight cover, and make ethical shots when your window is just a few feet wide. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed hunting

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29:55

ARE YOU READY FOR ELK HUNTING SEASON? TRAINING,...

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2025/08/26

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

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41:23

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF ELK MEAT IN HOT WEATHER | ELK...

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2025/08/25

Elk hunting success doesn’t end with the shot—it depends on how fast and how well you take care of your meat in hot weather. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down proven strategies for keeping elk meat cool, clean, and safe when the temperatures climb. Learn step-by-step tactics for quartering efficiently, cooling meat in the field, using creeks or snow correctly, packing out in extreme heat, and protecting your harvest overnight. Whether you’re chasing bulls in early

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54:57

WHAT TO EAT FOR BACKCOUNTRY HUNTS | NUTRITION TIPS...

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2025/08/24

Fueling your body is just as important as the boots on your feet or the bow in your hand. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down backcountry hunting nutrition—how to fuel, recover, and sustain energy on multi-day hunts for elk, mule deer, and other Western big game.With 29+ years as a strength, conditioning, and nutrition coach, Matt has tested it all—carnivore, keto, high-carb, balanced whole food—and he reveals what really works when you’re miles deep, packing heavy, and

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26:04

5 ELK HUNTING ARCHERY MISTAKES - HOW TO FIX THEM | 🎙️...

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2025/08/23

Bowhunting elk is brutal—and most hunters fail because of simple, preventable mistakes. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down the five biggest archery elk hunting mistakes that cost hunters shot opportunities, close encounters, and entire seasons. From calling without a plan to blowing thermals, moving too aggressively, and falling apart at full draw, Matt explains what goes wrong and exactly how to fix it. If you want to consistently tag bulls on public land, you need more

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34:53

HOW TO FIND COW ELK ON PUBLIC LAND | ELK HUNTING TIPS...

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2025/08/22

Finding cow elk is the key to consistent elk hunting success. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down exactly how to locate cow elk during hunting season—and why it matters whether you’re chasing bulls, filling a cow tag, or just trying to put more elk in front of your glass. You’ll learn how cow elk behavior shifts by season, where to look for bedding and feeding areas, how to identify fresh cow sign, and why understanding travel corridors is the missing link for most

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36:59

HOW TO HUNT BIG MULE DEER | PROVEN TIPS TO KILL...

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2025/08/21

Hunting a giant mule deer buck on public land isn’t luck—it’s a system. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down the proven process for finding and killing truly big, mature mule deer. From defining what a “trophy” really is, to scouting overlooked country, glassing like a pro, reading pressure, and executing disciplined stalks, this episode gives you the strategies serious hunters need to chase 180+ inch bucks on their own terms. If you’ve ever dreamed of tagging a monster

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19:05

LAST MINUTE ELK HUNTING TIPS FOR UNPREPARED HUNTERS |...

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2025/08/14

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle.Running out of time before elk season? Don’t panic—this episode is your no-BS survival guide. Matt Hartsky breaks down exactly what to focus on when you’re underprepared and overwhelmed. From quick fitness wins and gear triage to mindset shifts and a simplified hunt plan, you’ll learn how to show up sharp—even if you’re behind. Elk don’t care how prepared you feel—they care how smart you hunt. Let’s

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33:10

HOW TO GLASS FOR ELK AND MULE DEER - HUNTING TIPS AND...

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2025/08/13

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle.In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most overlooked yet game-changing skills in Western hunting—glassing. Learn how to glass like a predator, not a tourist. Discover field-proven tactics for picking glassing points, using thermals to your advantage, gridding terrain, choosing binos vs spotters, and knowing what to do after you spot an animal. Whether you’re

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35:45

WHAT DO ELK EAT IN WYOMING, MONTANA, COLORADO AND...

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2025/08/12

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle.Want to find more elk in September? It starts with understanding where bulls are going and why. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down exactly how to locate bull elk during the archery rut—based on behavior, food sources, thermals, pressure, and topography. From bachelor groups to bugling bulls, you’ll learn how to use the elk’s own biology and habits to your advantage. This

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35:44

WHAT DO MULE DEER EAT IN WYOMING, MONTANA, COLORADO...

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2025/08/11

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle. If you want to consistently find and kill mature mule deer, you need to stop thinking like a gear junkie and start thinking like a biologist. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down what mule deer actually eat—season by season, elevation by elevation, and region by region. From early spring forbs to late-season bitterbrush, this deep dive into mule deer forage will teach you how

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28:58

BLACK BEAR HUNTING TIPS AND TACTICS - SPOT AND STALK...

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2025/08/10

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle. Fall bear hunting is one of the most overlooked opportunities in the West—but it shouldn’t be. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down everything you need to know to turn your bear tag into a real adventure. You’ll learn how to locate food-driven bears, read terrain, master glassing techniques, dial in shot placement, and recover bears with confidence. Whether you’re hunting

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11:14

BACKCOUNTRY ELK HUNTING TIPS FOR GUYS OVER 40 -...

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2025/08/09

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle. If you're over 40 and wondering whether backcountry elk hunting is still in the cards, this episode is for you. Matt Hartsky breaks down exactly how to stay lethal in the mountains as a seasoned hunter—covering smart physical training, lighter gear loads, better recovery, strategic pacing, and the mindset shift that makes all the difference. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, you’ll learn how

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16:36

PRONGHORN ANTELOPE HUNTING TIPS - PUBLIC LAND...

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2025/08/08

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle. Pronghorn hunting isn’t easy—and it’s not supposed to be. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky shares 33 years of real-world experience chasing public land pronghorn across the wide-open West. You’ll learn how to scout smarter, use terrain and wind to your advantage, select killable bucks, and stalk with patience whether you're hunting with a rifle or a bow. From water hole setups to

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12:14

HOW TO KILL BUCKS AT 2 YARDS - MULE DEER HUNTING TIPS...

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2025/08/07

Join TEAM BACKBONE at BackboneUnlimited.com and let’s Train Harder, Hunt Smarter and Never Settle. Learn How to Stalk Mule Deer Like a Predator In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky shares 33+ years of hard-earned mule deer stalking tactics. From high country velvet bucks to late-season rifle hunts, you’ll learn how to choose the right buck to stalk, master wind and terrain, close the distance undetected, and execute your shot under pressure. Whether you're bowhunting or packing a

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31:14

WHERE TO SHOOT AN ELK? PLACEMENT TIPS FOR ARCHERY ELK...

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2025/08/06

Archery Elk Hunting Tips From 30+ Years in the FieldWhere should you aim to ethically kill an elk with a bow? It’s one of the most searched—and most misunderstood—topics in archery elk hunting. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, I break down elk shot placement based on 30+ years of real-world bowhunting experience—not just diagrams or opinions from the internet. If you're serious about making clean, ethical kills and understanding vital zone anatomy, this is the deep-dive you need. Here’s what

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25:41

HOW TO HUNT ALL 5 PHASES OF ELK HUNTING SEASON (EARLY...

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2025/08/05

Want to Kill More Elk This Season? Start by Understanding Elk Behavior 5 Phases of the Elk Hunting Season – Strategy, Tactics, and Timing That Actually Work Whether you're new to elk hunting or have decades of experience, success starts with one thing—knowing what elk are doing and why throughout the entire season. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, I break down the five distinct phases of elk season—from early season to late season—so you can stop guessing, adapt your tactics, and finally hunt

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49:56

THE #1 ELK CALLING MISTAKE (HOW TO FIX IT) | 🎙️ EP. 20

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2025/08/04

Why Bulls Hang Up—And What to Do Differently If you’re bowhunting elk and bulls keep hanging up just out of range, this is probably why. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down the #1 elk calling mistake most Western bowhunters make—calling too early and from too far away. This single error ruins more close encounters than a bad bugle ever will. And if you’ve had bulls respond, move in, then suddenly go silent… chances are you’ve made this mistake without even realizing

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34:41

5 ELK HUNTING LESSONS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE | 🎙️ EP. 19

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2025/08/03

Elk Hunting & Mindset Training That Actually Matters Welcome to Backbone Unlimited—I’m Matt Hartsky. This episode isn’t just about elk hunting strategies or backcountry gear. It’s about the deeper, harder lessons that only the wilderness can teach—the kind that don’t show up in books, podcasts, or hunting forums. These are the truths you earn when you’re ten miles in, soaked to the bone, and still pushing forward. Inside This Episode: You’ll hear the 5 biggest backcountry lessons that changed my

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12:14

HOW TO STILL HUNT - ELK HUNTING TIPS FOR MORE PUBLIC...

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2025/07/31

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,

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