BUILD THESE 6 OFF SEASON HUNTING SKILLS TO ACTUALLY KILL MORE ELK AND MULE DEER | 🎙️ EP. 123

Backbone Unlimited Podcast · Jan 28, 2026 · 25m

In this episode of the Backbone Unlimited Podcast, Matt Hartsky breaks down the off-season hunting skills that actually lead to more elk and mule deer on the ground. This conversation is focused on the part of the year when tags feel far away, momentum is low, and many hunters struggle to feel like they’re making real progress. Instead of tactics that only work when conditions are perfect, Matt walks through the foundational skills that quietly separate consistent hunters from frustrated ones. Matt explains why the off-season is where most animals are truly killed, long before opening day…