# YOU'RE HUNTING ELK WALLOWS WRONG - HERE'S THE SETUP THAT ACTUALLY WORKS | 🎙️ EP. 206

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Published: 2026-07-08T21:39:07+00:00
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## Resource

Most elk hunters waste the middle of the day. They head back to camp, take a nap, or wait around for the evening hunt while a small percentage of disciplined hunters are still in the game. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down the complete wallow hunting system for elk hunters — how to find the right wallow, read fresh sign, understand when bulls are using it, approach without blowing it up, and set up 40 to 60 yards off the wallow where a mature bull is most likely to commit before he ever reaches the mud. You’ll learn why wallows are best treated as a midday strategy, why hot and dry early-season conditions make them more valuable, how thermals control your entry, why you shouldn’t set up right on the wallow, and why calling can actually hurt you in this situation. This isn’t random wallow advice. It’s a practical system built from 34 years of hunting and guiding elk in the western mountains. If you want to make better use of dead time between morning and evening hunts, this episode will show you how to let the wallow do the work. 📙 Elk Hunting E-Book Series (the complete elk hunting system) → https://backboneunlimited.com/collections/elk-hunting-series-e-books If you want to take it further: 📋 Elk Hunt Plan Audit — I'll personally review your specific maps, terrain, access routes, pressure points, and wind strategy before you head into the field → https://backboneunlimited.com/pages/elk-hunt-plan-audit 👥 Team Backbone — Daily guidance, accountability, and a community of serious western hunters putting in the work right alongside you → https://backboneunlimited.com/pages/membership 🦵 Backbone Unlimited Training Plans — Built specifically for the physical demands of mountain elk hunting: legs, lungs, and the ability to handle miles under load…

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