What does it actually take to become a better hunter? In this episode of the Ehuntr Podcast, I sit down with Matt Hartsky, founder of Backbone Unlimited, to talk about hunting education, experience, preparation, and what separates a hunter who simply goes hunting from one who continually improves. Matt has more than 34 years of experience hunting and guiding Western big game, including elk, mule deer, bear and other species, along with more than 30 years of experience in strength, conditioning and nutrition coaching. We talk about the importance of learning how to think like a hunter, understanding terrain, reading wind and thermals, dealing with hunting pressure, finding animals, developing a solid hunt plan, and making better decisions when you’re actually in the mountains. Whether you’re chasing elk, mule deer, black bear, or other Western big game, there is something in this conversation that can help you become a more prepared and effective hunter. In this episode: Hunting education and why it mattersHow to become a better Western hunterLearning from experience and mistakesUnderstanding terrain and animal movementWind, thermals and hunting pressureHunt planning and preparationElk hunting strategyMule deer hunting strategyBackcountry huntingPublic-land huntingPreparing physically and mentally for the mountainsThe importance of continually learning as a hunterIf you’re serious about Western big game hunting, elk hunting, mule deer hunting, backcountry hunting, or becoming a better hunter, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe to Ehuntr for more hunting interviews, hunting education, gear and technology reviews, hunting news, and conversations with people pushing the hunting industry forward. Connect with Backbone Unlimited Matt Hartsky and Backbone Unlimited focus on helping hunters train harder, hunt smarter and never settle, with hunting education, hunt planning, training, nutrition and Western big-game hunting resources. 🔥 Follow Ehuntr Hunting • Gear • Technology • Education • Western Big Game #Hunting #WesternHunting #ElkHunting #MuleDeerHunting #BackcountryHunting #HuntingEducation #Ehuntr #BackboneUnlimited #MattHartsky #ElkHuntingTips #MuleDeer #PublicLandHunting #BigGameHunting #HuntingPodcast #HuntingTips
