As a modern hunter, wellness coach, and student of natural systems, I see food as more than fuel—it’s a connection to land, life, and legacy. In a world where food is often stripped of meaning, I choose to know where mine comes from, how it’s raised or harvested, and what it stands for.
1. Wild Food Is Real Food
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Wild game is the original organic. When I harvest elk in the Rockies or take a wild boar in California’s backcountry, I’m securing the most nutrient-dense, hormone-free, antibiotic-free protein available—food that lived as nature intended.
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I don’t hunt for trophies. I hunt for sustenance. Every part of the animal is respected and, whenever possible, used. Bones become broth. Organs are honored. Meat is shared with family and community.
2. The North American Model Matters
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Hunting is conservation. The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is built on science, ethics, and public trust. It ensures that wildlife belongs to all of us, not just the wealthy few, and that animal populations are managed sustainably—not exploited.
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License fees, tags, and taxes (like Pittman-Robertson) fund habitat preservation, species recovery, and education. As hunters, we’re not just takers—we’re stewards, contributing more to wildlife conservation than most people realize.
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Take only what you need. That’s not just tradition—it’s regulation backed by biology and ethics. Every harvested animal is part of a greater ecological balance.
3. Industrial Food Systems Disconnect Us
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Processed food is the opposite of wild living. It’s packaged convenience over nourishment, filled with additives, and produced in ways that often harm the environment, animals, and people.
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I don’t want factory-farmed meat or over-processed grains. If I’m not hunting it, I’m sourcing it from local ranchers, regenerative farms, or growing it myself.
4. Respect for Life and the Land
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Killing something to eat it is a heavy responsibility—one I never take lightly. The act of harvesting my own food deepens my gratitude. It keeps me connected to the life I take and the life it gives.
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I follow blood trails with reverence. I’ve tracked animals through canyons, deserts, and high country—learning their habits, movements, and instincts. That knowledge changes how I walk through the world, even when I’m not hunting.
5. Food as a Pillar of Resilience
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Knowing how to feed yourself is power. In a world of supply chain disruptions and processed diets, food self-sufficiency is more than a survival skill—it’s a path to sovereignty.
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Whether it’s foraging, growing, fishing, or hunting—hands-on food experience grounds me. My freezer isn’t just full—it’s earned. And every meal reminds me of the work, skill, and respect required to bring it home.
6. Tradition is the Throughline
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This isn’t just about food. It’s about legacy. I hunt with reverence for those who came before me and responsibility for those who will come after.
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Food is culture. Whether it’s a slow-cooked duck stew, smoked backstrap, or wild turkey jerky on a SAR mission—I’m keeping tradition alive every time I prepare something I harvested myself.
This is my Food Protocol.
Not a trend. Not a diet.
It’s a code.
Eat real. Hunt ethically. Live free.