HOW TO PICK AN ELK HUNTING AREA IN 6 STEPS - STOP LOOKING AT STATS | 🎙️ EP. 201

Everybody wants to know the best elk hunting area — the best OTC unit, the best public land drainage, the best non-resident hunt, the best basin. But most hunters are asking the wrong question. In this episode of the Backbone Unlimited Podcast, Matt Hartsky breaks down why the “best” elk area on paper can be the worst area for you to actually hunt, and how to evaluate elk country through a better filter: access, security, feed, water, huntable terrain, terrain variety, a real three-day plan, and room to adjust when pressure hits. If you’re trying to narrow down elk country, build a smarter hunt plan, understand hunting pressure, read terrain better, or stop chasing hyped-up areas that fall apart once season starts, this episode will help you think differently. The right elk area isn’t just where elk live — it’s where elk can stay secure, hunters become inefficient, and you can build a plan you can actually execute. Elk Hunting E-Book Series (the complete system — 34 years OF ELK HUNTING) → BackboneUnlimited.com 📋 Elk Hunt Plan Audit — Matt reviews your specific maps, terrain, zones, access, and strategy before season → BackboneUnlimited.com 👥 Team Backbone — Weekly guidance, accountability, and a community of serious western hunters → BackboneUnlimited.com "The hunters who are ready in September are the ones who start tightening the plan now." Build the plan at BackboneUnlimited.com