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WHAT IF THE 2026 ELK HUNTING SEASON IS HOT? MOST HUNTERS WON'T BE READY | 🎙️ EP. 164
In this episode Matt Hartsky breaks down a question most elk hunters don’t think about until they’re already in the middle of it—what happens when the entire season turns hot?
When conditions shift, the mountains can feel empty. Sign dries up, movement slows down, and areas that normally produce suddenly go quiet. Most hunters respond by covering more ground, second-guessing their plan, and burning valuable time trying to figure out what changed.
Drawing from more than 34 years of Western hunting experience, Matt explains why hot conditions create so much confusion and how quickly elk…
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