ELK CALLING MISTAKES YOU CAN FIX TODAY | 🎙️ EP. 113

Backbone Unlimited Podcast · Jan 12, 2026 · 11m

In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood parts of elk hunting: when to call, when to stay silent, and how calling actually helps—or destroys—your opportunities. Overcalling and undercalling ruin more elk encounters than bad shooting, bad wind, or poor setups, and it usually happens because hunters try to force elk into a script instead of responding to what the elk are actually doing in the moment. This episode explains why elk calling is completely situational and must match your role as a solo hunter or part of a…