Table of Contents
List of the Top Snacks to Take Hunting 1
1. Beef Jerky 1
2. Summer Sausage 1
3. Trail Mix 1
4. Energy Bars 2
5. Tortilla Wraps 2
6. Dried Fruit 2
7. String Cheese 2
When you spend a day outside hunting, your body can go through hundreds of calories. Even the cold weather is enough to boost your metabolism!
If you need to walk a few miles to get to our prime hunting spot, check your trail cameras, or set up your tree stand, you might need 4,000 calories to manage your day.
That’s why having a few snacks along for the trip is an essential part of the experience. Packing the right things can give you the energy you need without giving away your position.
List of the Top Snacks to Take Hunting
1. Beef Jerky
This item is in almost every hunter’s pack. Most producers create several flavor choices so that you can find something to love. It’ll give you a protein boost for sustained energy while keeping the saturated fat levels low.
If beef isn’t your thing, several other meat products get turned into jerky these days. You could choose chicken, bacon, turkey, or something more exotic.
2. Summer Sausage
The only thing better than hunting is eating some venison you’ve earned. If you have a local processor, have them turn some of it into summer sausage. This item preserves well, fills you up, and works well with whatever blends you prefer.
3. Trail Mix
This hiking staple works well for hunting trips because it provides some essential sugars, a little protein, and a few carbohydrates. If you want to keep the calories down, a traditional product with raisins and peanuts (GORP) works well.
When you have a warm hunting season, please be careful when packing trail mix with chocolate.
4. Energy Bars
If you stay away from the energy bars that contain lots of sugar or natural flavors, your scent won’t get detected as readily with this snack. The best options include a significant protein number so that you can stay full for longer. If you need to be quiet while hunting, it helps to unwrap the products before packing them. They’ll keep well in a Ziploc bag until you’re hungry.
5. Tortilla Wraps
You can roll almost anything into a tortilla to create a filling snack. A popular choice is to smear it with peanut butter, but you can turn it into a sandwich, put in some leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or use some homemade apple butter.
If you don’t like tortillas, a bagel can provide a similar result. You don’t want to bring bread along unless you have no other option because it tends to get soggy faster.
6. Dried Fruit
If you select a dried fruit product with only natural sugars, you’ll have a nice snack that offers a healthy energy boost. Some of your best options in this category (that aren’t raisins) are apricots, blueberries, and cranberries.
7. String Cheese
When you know the weather is cold, a little dairy can make you feel better. This snack helps to curb hunger while offering some protein. Pulling the small strings also helps to pass the time!
What are some of your favorite snacks to bring along on your hunting trips?
