June 12, 2026

EP 317 - 6 Supplements To Improve Performance & Recovery For Hunters

24 minutes

🎯 This is your no-BS guide to supplements that actually improve performance, recovery, and focus for serious hunters. Whether you’re training hard in the offseason or heading deep into the backcountry, these are the only supplements I personally use — with product examples and clinical dosing recommendations.

👊 Focused on real-world benefits like strength, hydration, joint support, and endurance — no fluff, no marketing hype.

📦 Supplements Covered:

• Whey Protein Isolate

• Creatine Monohydrate

• Electrolytes

• Fish Oil (Omega-3s)

• EAAs (Essential Amino Acids)

• Pre-Workout (Optional)

🎯 All backed by research and years of personal experience in training, backpack hunting, and bodybuilding.

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🕒 Chapters (Timestamps)

0:00 - Intro & why I don’t do BS supplement reviews

1:06 - The criteria for this list (what actually works)

2:04 - Why protein is #1 for hunters

5:38 - Why creatine is tied for #1

9:19 - Electrolytes: the most underrated supplement

12:44 - Fish oil: joint support + inflammation

15:09 - EAAs vs BCAAs — why BCAAs are trash

20:00 - Optional: Pre-workouts (and what to look for)

22:51 - Final thoughts + giveaway info

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