Your best hunting snacks!

[Islandwarrior233]

Wanting to try something different than snickers, homemade cookies and Swiss cake rolls this year. I want to know what you bring in th field other than power/clif/granola bars. Whether its healthy or not, unique or general!

[HuskyMusky]

I prefer to eat natural and healthy but in the field it's usually whatever...

candy bars of all sorts... granola bars...

I think I tried "oh yeah" bars, high in protein, high in calories, like over 300cal/bar, but taste good unlike most protein bars...

apples, bananas...

oat meal, hot dogs in camp...

[MSUcat61]

I make a pretty mean mix of raw almonds, Craisins, raisins, and chocolate chips that I like to take. Or a lot of times an apple. But one of my favorite things to take along is the Fruit & Nut chocolate bar by Cadbury (like the eggs). They taste great, but mostly because they always remind me of elk hunting with my old man, since he and I would always split one at about ten in morning every time we went out.

[Muleys 24/7]

Cliff energy bars, and good ol beef or venison jerky are my favs

[HuntWYODon]

I make a pretty mean mix of raw almonds, Craisins, raisins, and chocolate chips that I like to take. Or a lot of times an apple. But one of my favorite things to take along is the Fruit & Nut chocolate bar by Cadbury (like the eggs). They taste great, but mostly because they always remind me of elk hunting with my old man, since he and I would always split one at about ten in morning every time we went out.

Dam that sounds good ! I bought two different energy bars before my antelope hunt. Never used them before. Not a good idea when it's 97 degrees unless you like gooey melted chocolate. One was Carb Concious/ carmel nut chocolate. Tasted great but melted bad. Maybe good for Fall/Winter time. The othe was Met-RX. They hardly melted at all. Chocolate roasted almond. Yum. They definitley filled me up for what they were. I'm a big appitite guy. They have both at Waly Mart.

[Old Hunter]

I know you don't want to hear it, but protein bars and trail mix. I make sure the protein bars have no sugar.

Sugar puts me to sleep. It's the last thing i'd eat hunting.

[HuntWYODon]

I make a pretty mean mix of raw almonds, Craisins, raisins, and chocolate chips that I like to take. Or a lot of times an apple. But one of my favorite things to take along is the Fruit & Nut chocolate bar by Cadbury (like the eggs). They taste great, but mostly because they always remind me of elk hunting with my old man, since he and I would always split one at about ten in morning every time we went out.

The BEST jerky in Ca. . Smokehouse Meats in Bishop Ca. All Mohogany smoked. My fave, sweet and spicey turkey jerky. Like dam candy. I gave that rancher about 1/2 pd. of it. He was in heaven. Expensive though. Habenero Turkey is good too, for a couple min.
I bought a new beef one , can't remember the name at the moment (Jack) but it was good and wished I'd bought more. Came back the 5 fwy and not 395 so couldn't grab anymore :( If you pack jerkey while you hunt, I pack extra liquids. Makes me thirsty.

[Muleys 24/7]

Jerky will definitely keep you hydrated, I like the energy from the protein. I always stop at the beef jerky shops, they always have the best.

[HuntWYODon]

Jerky will definitely keep you hydrated, I like the energy from the protein. I always stop at the beef jerky shops, they always have the best.
You mean dehydrated ? I know What you mean. Hope some day you are in Bishop and can check that place out !
Alright , heading to the movies now ! Later my Dynamic Duo friend !

[Muleys 24/7]

You mean dehydrated ? I know What you mean. Hope some day you are in Bishop and can check that place out !
Alright , heading to the movies now ! Later my Dynamic Duo friend !

I ment hydrated, because you'll have to drink alot of water. Dose that make sense?

[Ikeepitcold]

I also like Jerky but I also like to take Jolly Ranchers to have in my mouth while I'm hiking. It seems to keep my mouth and throat from drying out better then water does. I still drink a lot of water while hiking but I defiantly drink less so I conserve what I have before a have to refill my water bladder.

[HuntWYODon]

I ment hydrated, because you'll have to drink alot of water. Dose that make sense?
That does. Forced hydration. Lol ! Dam, I wish I had some Mohogany smoked sweet and spicey turkey jerky right now... It's addictive !

[N.Y.ArcheryMadMan]

Home Made Deer Jerky.... And Not the kind with Liquid Smoke.. Good Old Boy Hickory or Cherry Smoked Jerky....

[HuntWYODon]

Home Made Deer Jerky.... And Not the kind with Liquid Smoke.. Good Old Boy Hickory or Cherry Smoked Jerky....
What are you doin up so late ? I've smoked with apricot wood from the 3 trees I have. Any fruit tree wood is good, to even bbq with. Burns quick though. I BBQ with oak all the time but not good for smoking meat. You guys need to stop talkin about jerkey , I'm hungry now! Maybe I should make some from the loper meat that has been sitting in my coolers in kitchen for 2 days ??? :) I've made jerkey from elk,deer ,antelope and even javalina. one time in 1993 I made about 5 pds. of Az. elk jerky. I had it in a duffel bag sitting in an outfitter's front yard the night before being packed in for a drop camp for elk in Co.. The trip I fell off cliff in dark. I came back in the morning and found a big empty zip lock bag. His dog's got into my duffel bag and ate it all. Don't know how. it was tied . I was pissed and told him what I felt. 4 guys were waiting to eat it on out hunt. I should of jerked one of those dam dog's !

[HuntWYODon]

I also like Jerky but I also like to take Jolly Ranchers to have in my mouth while I'm hiking. It seems to keep my mouth and throat from drying out better then water does. I still drink a lot of water while hiking but I defiantly drink less so I conserve what I have before a have to refill my water bladder.
Very good idea IKC ! I know they keep your mouth moist. Never thought of packing them . Love the water melon. Would have to hide them from my son though!

[wapiti66]

Speaking of jerky...anybody have any good recipes for making your own jerky in a dehydrator? I have been doing my own for a few years in an electric smoker, but my dad just bought a dehydrator I'd like to try out. Homemade deer jerky is my favorite snack, tasty and makes me feel like im actually getting something good out of it.

[Fink]

Wapiti- You should be able to use your same recipes for the dehydrator that you use for smoking.. Provided you like your current recipes, of course. You'll just want to slice the meat thinner than you would when you are smoking. That reminds me, I need to smoke some jerky for my CO elk (I know, there aren't any elk in CO) in 8 days.

Aside from jerky, I like to eat mixed nuts, and candy bars. I never eat candy bars except when hunting, and then... I can mow down some kitkats. Skittles are tasty too.

[Murdy]

If you use your smoker recipe for your dehydrator, but like the smoked taste, add a little of either liquid smoke or sesame oil. Both are pretty potent, so go easy with them.

[Timberstalker]

Jerky, granola bars and a Mountain Dew. Thats what keeps me alive till I get back to camp.

[Kevin Root]

+1 on Jerky for me. I like that pioneer type feeling when I'm out in the backcountry. I like some kind of hard candy like Jolly Ranchers too. The candy is perhaps not the healthiest choice but I like them. :)

[Old Hunter]

As much as I like jerky. I never eat it anymore. Too much salt that raises my blood pressure. No something I want at high altitude.

I also drink no water. I get better results with Gatorade.

We all have to find what works for us. Over the years i've tried about everything, and finally know what works for me. You all need to do the same thing. Don't copy someone else, because it works for them.

[Jeremy]

A bag of homemade elk jerky will keep me good for the day.

[Kevin Root]

OldHunter, I agree do what works for you but have you tried the low salt Jerky? I don't like much salt in my diet too as I get older.

http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t387/Kevin_Root/Posting%20Pictures/17205.jpg

To everyone out there. I hope you all have an awesome and safe hunting season ahead. Perhaps a bit corny but don't mess with Sasquatch! :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hyy2jU29LvE&feature=player_detailpage

[jenbickel]

Rice Krispy treats... They're good even when smooshed.
I like jerky but it doesn't like me...

[HuntWYODon]

Rice Krispy treats... They're good even when smooshed.
I like jerky but it doesn't like me...
Don't forget about your gummy bears.... Geeeeeezzzz ! ;)

[jenbickel]

Don't forget about your gummy bears.... Geeeeeezzzz ! ;)

Lol oh yes!! Cannot forget the cinnamon gummy bears!!! Yummmm... But they get a little gross when they get all hot and bothered in my pack.

[HuntWYODon]

Lol oh yes!! Cannot forget the cinnamon gummy bears!!! Yummmm... But they get a little gross when they get all hot and bothered in my pack.
That happens a lot with you I know. LOL !

[HuntWYODon]

Kevin,
I'm ROFLMAO with that video ! Thanks !

[NVBird'n'Big]

Peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. Saw this on an Eastman's Hunting TV episode a while back (I think it was Nate Simmons), tried it, and love it! I always throw a few in my pack, whether I'm packing in or just on a day hunt.

[HuntWYODon]

Peanut butter and bacon sandwiches. Saw this on an Eastman's Hunting TV episode a while back (I think it was Nate Simmons), tried it, and love it! I always throw a few in my pack, whether I'm packing in or just on a day hunt.

I tried that too ! was dam good. Haven't packed with them though.

[dito]

Quest protein bars. They have no sugar and taste good! Other than that jerky and granola bars.

[HuntWYODon]

As much as I like jerky. I never eat it anymore. Too much salt that raises my blood pressure. No something I want at high altitude.

I also drink no water. I get better results with Gatorade.

We all have to find what works for us. Over the years i've tried about everything, and finally know what works for me. You all need to do the same thing. Don't copy someone else, because it works for them.
I always pack at least one gatoraid or power aid bottle in my pack with water also. My son prefers gatoraid but I think he likes it better because of taste compared to water. If I start drinking the gatoraid, I makes me drink more often because it's sweeter than water. But...It has more in it that you do need. I pack both.

[Muleys 24/7]

I always pack at least one gatoraid or power aid bottle in my pack with water also. My son prefers gatoraid but I think he likes it better because of taste compared to water. If I start drinking the gatoraid, I makes me drink more often because it's sweeter than water. But...It has more in it that you do need. I pack both.

Same here, gatorade is too sweet and makes me more thirsty, not what I take on a long hike.

[Old Hunter]

They have one that's low in sugar. I wish it had no sugar.

[HuntWYODon]

Same here, gatorade is too sweet and makes me more thirsty, not what I take on a long hike.


Same with me so I just feed it to my son.

[bigshot]

Red Vines are great for an energy boost.

[xtreme]

I always carry some water. The peanut/bacon sandwiches are good for me. Never jerky on a hunt. I will usually have a power bar. I have had my snicker bars interrupted by both elk and mule deer. Quietly lay the snicker on the edge of the stump while you shoot. Sounds like all I eat while hunting is snickers.

[brushcreekoutfit]

Does beer count, :) Pop tarts (carbs and sugar) Peanut granola bars (protein)

[az.mountain runner]

Home Made Deer Jerky.... And Not the kind with Liquid Smoke.. Good Old Boy Hickory or Cherry Smoked Jerky....

Yep and this jerky is the best.

[Maineboy]

I like the PRO BAR's and bagel pepperoni and cheese sandwich with mustered. keep the stuff separate till you eat, I have dragged these around in my pack for two weeks and still edible. put the mustered in a double ziploc then put a hole in the corner of the inner bag to squeeze it out when needed. Strange but it works and a lot of calories.

[Old Hunter]

I looked around for something better than Gatorade. I found this, and ordered a tub of it.

http://www.wildernessathlete.com/nutritionalinfo/HydrateAndRecoverNutritionalInformation.aspx

[Maineboy]

I like wilderness athlete, started using it last year. I find my self using it with my daily activities. Best of all no sugar.

[llp]

A great substitute for gatorade is called Zipp Fizz. It is sold at Costco, and is an electrolyte replacement mix. Comes in small tubes of powder, you add to water. Seems like an "adult' version of gatorade, without all the sugar.
Got to have my pop tarts for early morning snacks, and Sunbelt granola bars for mid day. Cliff bars work well when really hungry, but not my preference for taste. Still, lots of calories and energy in a small package. Variety is important when out hunting, so don't get too locked in to the same thing every day.
llp

[trkytrack2]

I like wilderness athlete, started using it last year. I find my self using it with my daily activities. Best of all no sugar.

It has 15% simple sugar from fructose. Sugar is sugar no matter where it comes from. Being a diabetic it's a no-no for me.

[Old Hunter]

It has 15% simple sugar from fructose. Sugar is sugar no matter where it comes from. Being a diabetic it's a no-no for me.

Of course all sugars are for you, but fructose comes from fruit, and I seem to react to it better. It doesn't make me sleepy like simple sugar.

[EdD270]

I load up on jerky, and my wife makes apple fruit leather, kind of fruit jerky. I also carry powdered gatorade or protein drink to mix in a canteen cup. A granola bar or three and some dark chocolate Snickers or Milky Ways are usually found in my pack, too. A couple of hot apple cider bags and perhaps an MRE or two for unexpected overnights complete the package.

[dihardhunter]

Bought a case of 48 Snickers bars from Sam's Club - did not survive! Also like the Honey Stingers.

[AKaviator]

The BEST jerky in Ca. . Smokehouse Meats in Bishop Ca. All Mohogany smoked. My fave, sweet and spicey turkey jerky. Like dam candy. I gave that rancher about 1/2 pd. of it. He was in heaven. Expensive though. Habenero Turkey is good too, for a couple min.
I bought a new beef one , can't remember the name at the moment (Jack) but it was good and wished I'd bought more. Came back the 5 fwy and not 395 so couldn't grab anymore :( If you pack jerkey while you hunt, I pack extra liquids. Makes me thirsty.
Hey HWD,

I had to look back to find this thread again, I called and ordered from this place...your'e right, it's great! Thanks for the tip!

[Maineboy]

It has 15% simple sugar from fructose. Sugar is sugar no matter where it comes from. Being a diabetic it's a no-no for me.

Sorry trKytrack2, your right the hydrate & recover has 5mg per serving and the energy & focus has 0g sugar per serving.

[Fink]

I just threw all the leftover halloween treats that the neighborhood kids didn't take into my bag. They will not survive the next 10 days of deer hunting.

[Eberle]

Speaking of jerky...anybody have any good recipes for making your own jerky in a dehydrator? I have been doing my own for a few years in an electric smoker, but my dad just bought a dehydrator I'd like to try out. Homemade deer jerky is my favorite snack, tasty and makes me feel like im actually getting something good out of it.

• 2 lbs. of meat sliced 1/8” thick
• 1 cup of Allegro (Game Tame)
• 1 ½ tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 ½ tablespoon Liquid Smoke
• 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt



Mix the meat and the marinade in a ziplock bag, refrigerate for 24 hrs. Sprinkle Ground Red Pepper (Cayenne) on top of meat. Dehydrate at 150 – 175 degrees for 4-6 hrs.

[Z Barebow]

Jerky Homemade- It reminds me of the cycle of life and why I am hunting and my place on this earth.

Honey Stinger Waffles- I WILL be packing these! I have tried them after long runs and they are the tastiest energy treat I have ever scarfed down. 160 calories per ounce (One waffle) which is a very high weight to calorie ratio.

[Elk Hunter]

Nobody mentioned peanuts or cashews, high calories per ounce! I also like peanut M&Ms and recently found some pork jerky at Sams Club that is all natural without the preservatives. Boiled eggs are good for about three days if it doesn't get to warm. Raisins and dried cranberries, foil packaged tuna in oil and chicken are also on my list of snacks. I backpack in for two weeks plus so my snack list may be a little different than some.

[romo343]

summer sausage is a must have, with club crackers haha

[wyo-hntr]

Peanut Butter and honey on flour tortillas. They don't get all squished and fall apart like bread.

[dhershberger]

Yall need to try stinger honey waffles and stinger energy gummies, those things keep me going during a tough packout. The stinger energy gummies taste a heck of a lot better than jolly ranchers and aint bad for ya.

[jenbickel]

Peanut Butter and honey on flour tortillas. They don't get all squished and fall apart like bread.

That's good thinking! Do they get soggy like bread does? I hate pulling out my sandwich and it's all soggy and gross. Lol

[Sandstalker]

Cameron Haines once mentioned bacon & pb sandwich. I had to try it so I did & love it. I eat them all the time. Great source of protein & carbs for energy

[JMSZ]

Cliff Mojo bars, like trail mix in a bar form, not as sweet as the regular Cliff bars (I can't eat them because they're so sweet).

I sometimes also bring some trail mix, I love that stuff.

Ricola cough drops, not so sweet, I always have a couple of bags.

I looked at the Honey Stingers, the waffles are nothing but carbs, no protein at all, so I'm still debating on them.

Normally bring Gatorade packets, but I'm going to try the Wilderness Athlete.

Packets of 3-in-1 (coffee, creamer and sugar) instant coffee, get them at Asian markets. Can mix it up cold and it's really good with cocoa.

The peanut butter and bacon actually sounds good, I'm going to have to try that.

[Grizz]

I've packed PB and Bacon sandwiches for a long time. In fact if I'm car camping and make pancakes I'll use the leftover cakes as my bread. I pack a lot of jerky and trail mix as well. I have found that sugary candy (snickers) bars don't keep me going and therefore I overeat on them. Don't get me wrong I love snickers they just aren't great for backcountry nutrition. I must say that upon reading and studying up on other options I ran across Kristy Titus's blog article on the Wilderness Athlete website and I now pack MetrX meal replacement bars. They taste great, are loaded with good stuff, and stick with you longer throughout the day. This last year I used the Wilderness Athlete Hydrate and Recover as well as the Energy and Focus drink mix. It is incredible how when combined, the two of these products work together to increase focus during a long day or several long days in the backcountry. They also make bad tasting water more palatable. In fact, I can honestly say that there was one day in particular when the combination of these two products in 12 ounces of water (they call this "The Blaze") from my hydration bladder actually gave me a pick-me-up and helped me push through the mid-day glassing lull and stay in the woods long enough for the weather to change and for the elk to kick in to high gear in the early afternoon. All my buddies save one were back in camp "sleeping through the heat." Needless to say they missed some great mid-day bugling but not the pack out that night from a steep canyon where my buddy and I killed a great bull at two in the afternoon. I'm not saying we owe that bull to a nutritional supplement but that spurt of energy and focus kept us in position to capitalize on a great opportunity.

After years of lugging around useless crap in my pack now I won't go into the woods for a full day or couple of days without the following things in my pack for nutrition; PB and Bacon, Trail mix, those MetrX bars, squeeze bottle of honey(quick pick-me-up), and Wilderness Athlete packets of Hydrate & Recover and Energy & Focus.

I won't say this is the gospel of Wilderness nutrition but it works for me.

[ThreeTikkas]

Natures Valley crunchy oat and honey granola bars and lots of water. I can live on those things for a week if I had to. I do love bacon. heck I raise my own hogs. But the salt makes me extreamly thirsty. Could be that I never add salt to a meal,just don't like salt shaken on anything. OK if it's used in the preperation,but not from a shaker. I think therefore I'm a little sensitive to the stuff. I'd damn near kill for a piece of crispy bacon though. Sucks that it dries me out.

[Old Hunter]

Salt give me high blood pressure. I never eat the stuff. Which is why I don't eat jerky.

[Blaze]

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a staple for me when hunting. If I can take a thermos of coffee , I will take that too. PB & J is great with coffee. The trick to keeping the sandwich from getting too soggy is to put peanut butter on both slices of bread, then the jelly or jam doesn't soak into bread quite as bad. I also like the toasted almond granola bars from Natures Valley. Water is must, and sometimes I'll take a couple packets of flavor packets for a bottle of water. All depends on hunt situation thought, but PB&J is always with me. We always have plenty of home made jam on hand, tastes better when you've made it!

[anglia]

You mean dehydrated ? I know What you mean. Hope some day you are in Bishop and can check that place out !
Alright , heading to the movies now ! Later my Dynamic Duo friend !

[Muleys 24/7]

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