HOW TO FIND ELK IN 4 EASY STEPS - ELK HUNTING STRATEGY | 🎙️ EP. 173

Backbone Unlimited Podcast · May 7, 2026 · 11m

In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down how to find elk using a simple, repeatable 4-step system that works across Western public land. Instead of relying on luck, random movement, or chasing fresh sign, Matt explains how to approach elk hunting with structure and clear decision-making.

He walks through the core foundation of consistently finding elk, starting with choosing the right ground based on what elk actually need to survive—security, food, and wind advantage. From there, he explains how elk move through their daily patterns of feeding, transitioning, and bedding, and why most…