Stop Guessing. Start Hunting With a System.

If you’re tired of wasting seasons, second-guessing your decisions, and feeling overwhelmed by Western big game hunting, Team Backbone gives you a structured system for reading terrain, pressure, wind, thermals, bedding, feed, and movement so you can hunt with more confidence and make better decisions in the field.

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Team Backbone is built for Western big game hunters who want a repeatable decision-making system for elk, mule deer, and bear hunting on public land.

You can hike hard, glass long, buy good gear, and still waste a season if you don’t know how to read pressure, wind, terrain, feed, bedding, access, and movement together. Team Backbone gives you a structured way to think through those problems before you burn days chasing random sign, random advice, and random hope.

TEAM BACKBONE WILL HELP YOUπŸ‘‡

- Build better hunt plans before season

- Understand where animals should be based on terrain, pressure, feed, bedding, and security

- Adjust when the mountain changes

- Stop bouncing from spot to spot without a reason

- Bring real questions to live calls

- Learn from actual hunt scenarios

- Get better every month, not just during season

Inside Team Backbone, you learn how to hunt with structure.

WHO TEAM BACKBONE IS FOR

TEAM BACKBONE is built for Western big game hunters who are tired of guessing and want a structured, repeatable way to find and hunt elk, mule deer, and bear.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in the effort but not getting consistent results… this is for you.

This is for hunters who:


  • Want a clear system instead of random tips

  • Are willing to learn how terrain, wind, pressure, and movement actually work

  • Want to make better decisions in real time, not just follow a plan

  • Are serious about improving season after season

  • Value experience, structure, and real-world application over theory

This is not about shortcuts, gimmicks, or β€œone trick” tactics.

It’s about understanding how animals move, how pressure affects them, and how to position yourself correctlyβ€”day after day, in any unit you hunt.

If you’re ready to stop wandering and start hunting with purpose, you’ll fit right in here.

WHAT YOU GET INSIDE

A Structured Training System

Step-by-step breakdowns of how to locate, evaluate, and hunt elk, mule deer, and bear using real-world strategyβ€”not guesswork.

The Classroom (Training Vault)

In-depth lessons covering terrain, wind & thermals, pressure, movement patterns, scouting, and in-season decision makingβ€”organized so you can actually follow and apply it.

Live Team Calls

Regular live sessions where we break down real hunting situations, answer your questions, and help you adjust your approach so you’re not stuck figuring it out alone.

Private Community (Skool Platform)

A group of serious hunters working to improveβ€”share experiences, ask questions, and learn from others who are running the same system.

Real-World Hunting Scenarios

Breakdowns of actual situations you’ll face in the fieldβ€”so when it happens, you already know how to think through it.

Ongoing Updates & New Training

This isn’t static content. New lessons, breakdowns, and insights are added regularly so you continue improving over time.

WHY LEARN FROM MATT?

I’ve been hunting and guiding Western big game for over 34 years.

Elk. Mule deer. Bear. Public land. Different states, different conditions, and a lot of seasons that didn’t go as planned.

And that’s where this comes from.

Not theory. Not secondhand information. Not something I read somewhere else.

This is built from real experienceβ€”figuring out what actually works, what consistently fails, and why.

Over time, I stopped chasing random tactics and started focusing on what actually controls animal movement:

  • Terrain
  • Wind and thermals
  • Pressure
  • Feed and security

That’s when things started to become repeatable.

I’ve also spent over 30 years as a strength, conditioning, and nutrition coach. My entire career has been built around helping people improve through structure, not guessworkβ€”and that same approach is exactly what this system is based on.

This isn’t about giving you a handful of tips and hoping they work.

It’s about helping you understand how to think in the field so you can make better decisionsβ€”no matter where you hunt.

If you’re looking for shortcuts, this probably isn’t for you.

But if you want a proven, experience-based system that you can apply season after season, you’re in the right place.

WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN RANDOM HUNTING CONTENT

Most hunting content is built around tips, tactics, and opinions.

Try this call.

Hunt this spot.

Look for this sign.

And sometimes that works.

But most of the time, it leaves you guessingβ€”because it doesn’t explain why something works or when to use it.

That’s the difference.

TEAM BACKBONE isn’t built on random tactics.

It’s built on a system.

A way to:


  • Identify the right country quickly

  • Understand how animals are using it

  • Adjust to wind, thermals, and pressure

  • Position yourself correctly

  • And make decisions in real time

So instead of reacting and hoping something works…

you’re making decisions based on what actually matters.

This is the same process I’ve developed over decades of hunting and guiding Western big gameβ€”and it’s designed to be repeatable no matter where you hunt.

You won’t find fluff, filler, or generic advice inside.

Everything is built around one goal:

πŸ‘‰ Helping you think clearly, move with purpose, and hunt with a system you can rely on.

Because when you understand how to make the right decisions consistently… everything changes.

  • The Classroom

    Step-by-step lessons that teach you how to connect terrain, wind, thermals, pressure, scouting, movement, and execution into one repeatable hunting system.

  • Live Team Calls

    Join live coaching calls where we break down real hunting situations, answer member questions, review strategy, and help you apply the Team Backbone system to your own hunts.

  • Private Skool Community

    Ask questions, share hunt plans, get feedback, and learn alongside serious Western hunters who are working through the same terrain, pressure, scouting, and decision-making challenges.

  • Hunt Planning Tools

    Worksheets, checklists, and frameworks that help you build better plans before season and make better adjustments during season.

  • Member Content Vault

    A growing library of exclusive lessons, call replays, strategy breakdowns, worksheets, checklists, and seasonal hunting tools you can use before, during, and after the season.

  • 20% Off Site-Wide

    Save 20% on Backbone Unlimited e-books, coaching calls, apparel, training resources, camps, and future products for as long as you remain a member.

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CHOOSE YOUR LEVELπŸ‘‡

TEAM BACKBONE

Team Backbone is How You Learn The System

πŸ‘‰ For hunters who want structure, clarity, and a repeatable system for Western big game.

What You Get:

βœ” Full access to the Backbone Training System inside Skool

βœ” Step-by-step modules covering behavior, terrain, wind, pressure, and planning

βœ” Training that applies to elk, mule deer, and black bear

βœ” Weekly live team calls (teaching + Q&A + real scenario breakdowns)

βœ” Access to the private community of serious Western hunters

βœ” Checklists, worksheets, planning tools

βœ” Member-only content vault lessons

βœ” 20% Off Site-wide

Inside The Training System

You’ll work through:
- Foundations of Western big game behavior
- Finding animals under pressure
- Terrain-based movement patterns
- Wind and thermals across different environments
- Scouting that actually translates to season
- Hunt planning and execution
- In-season adjustments when things go wrong

What This Does For You

You stop guessing.

You stop relying on luck.

You start understanding how animals actually use terrainβ€”and how to put yourself in position.

Price:

$29.95/month

TEAM BACKBONE ELITE

Team Backbone Elite Gives You Direct Access to Matt + Faster Results

πŸ‘‰ For hunters who want direct feedback, faster improvement, and a higher level of accountability.

Everything in TEAM BACKBONE PLUS:

βœ” Monthly small-group coaching call (deeper dive, smaller setting)

βœ” Direct access to Matt for questions and guidance

βœ” Priority Q&A on live calls

βœ” Hunt plan review (submit your plan, get real feedback)

βœ” Elite-only advanced breakdowns and strategy sessions

What This Does For You

This is where things accelerate.

Instead of wondering if your plan makes sense…

πŸ‘‰ You’ll know.

Instead of repeating the same mistakes…

πŸ‘‰ You’ll fix them.

Instead of hoping things come together…

πŸ‘‰ You’ll build a plan based on real-world conditions, terrain, and pressure.

Price:

$49.95/month

  • Choose Team Backbone if:

    You want the system, training, live calls, community, and planning tools to help you hunt with more structure, make better decisions, and become a more consistent Western hunter.

  • Upgrade to Team Elite if:

    You want everything inside Team Backbone plus Matt’s feedback on your actual hunt plan, direct guidance on your questions, priority coaching support, and a higher level of accountability as you prepare for season.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU JOIN?

The moment you join, you will receive a welcome email with instructions for joining Skool (free to you) and get immediate access to the TEAM BACKBONE platform.

You’ll start with the core system training so you understand how to approach terrain, wind, pressure, and movement the right way from the beginning.

From there, you can move through the classroom at your own pace, jump into the community, and get on live calls where we break down real hunting situations and answer your questions.

Nothing is locked behind β€œlevels” or delayed access.

You can start applying the system right awayβ€”so when you step into the field, you’re not guessing… you’re making decisions with purpose.

A Simple Path for Your First 30 Days Inside Team Backbone:

Week 1: Start with the core system training

Week 2: Learn how terrain, pressure, wind, thermals, bedding, feed, and movement connect

Week 3: Use the worksheets to build or improve your hunt plan

Week 4: Bring your questions to a live call and start applying the system to your own hunting situation

"I built Team Backbone because most hunters don’t need more random tips. They need a better way to think. After 34+ years hunting and guiding Western big game, and over 30 years coaching people through structured improvement, I know the difference between effort and execution. This membership is where I teach the system behind better decisions."

~ Matt Hartsky

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Team Backbone is month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime.

Is this only for elk hunters?

No. Team Backbone is built for Western big game hunters, including elk, mule deer, bear, and other public land hunting situations.

Do I need to be an advanced hunter?

No. The system is designed to help hunters build better structure, whether you are still learning or have years of experience.

What is Skool?

Skool is the private platform where the Team Backbone classroom, community, lessons, discussions, and updates live. It is free to use once you join.

What is the difference between Team Backbone and Elite?

Team Backbone gives you the system, classroom, community, live calls, worksheets, vault, and discount. Elite adds more direct access to Matt, hunt plan feedback, priority questions, and a higher level of coaching support.

What happens after I join?

You receive a welcome email with instructions for joining Skool and get immediate access to the Team Backbone platform.

Is this worth joining outside of hunting season?

Absolutely! The best hunters are built before the season starts. Team Backbone helps you improve your planning, e-scouting, terrain reading, fitness preparation, gear decisions, and decision-making before you ever step into the field.

Stop Guessing. Start Hunting With a System.

If you’re ready to build better plans, understand Western big game movement, adjust to pressure, and hunt with more confidence, Team Backbone is where that process starts.