Fueling your body is just as important as the boots on your feet or the bow in your hand. In this episode of Backbone Unlimited, Matt Hartsky breaks down backcountry hunting nutrition—how to fuel, recover, and sustain energy on multi-day hunts for elk, mule deer, and other Western big game.

With 29+ years as a strength, conditioning, and nutrition coach, Matt has tested it all—carnivore, keto, high-carb, balanced whole food—and he reveals what really works when you’re miles deep, packing heavy, and pushing through long days on the mountain.

Learn how to:

Build a backcountry meal plan that supports strength, endurance, and focus

Avoid common fueling mistakes that wreck hunts

Balance protein, carbs, and fats for sustained performance

Apply real-world strategies from elite athletes to the backcountry

If you want to hunt harder, recover faster, and stay sharp from Day 1 to Day 7, this is your guide to backcountry performance nutrition.