A Hunter's Legacy
Step into the world of everyday hunters as we uncover the stories, passion, and drive behind their love for the hunt. A Hunter's Legacy is a podcast that celebrates the heart and soul of hunting through conversations with real, everyday hunters. From their first hunts to their most unforgettable moments in the field, we dive deep into the experiences that connect hunters to the outdoors and their traditions.
Join us as we explore the values, lessons, and motivations that make hunting more than a sport—it’s a legacy. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, a curious enthusiast, or simply love hearing authentic stories of connection to nature, A Hunter's Legacy has a tale for you. Grab your gear and tune in to hear why hunting is more than just a pastime—it’s a way of life.
A Hunter's Legacy
17: Cold Sores, Lost Arrows, And Hunting Lessons With Corey Hillebo (Iowa)
He used to live for the rut and sunrise over a flooded cornfield. These days, he’s building a media brand, raising a family, and still keeping one foot in the woods. In this episode, Corey Hillebo of Slater, Iowa, opens up about the shift from hardcore hunting to real-life balance—why he stepped back from waterfowl, how bowhunting still calls his name, and how fatherhood and farming redefined what matters.
Corey shares how it all started: a .410 shotgun, mushroom hunts with his mom, and that first deer with a hand-me-down Hoyt. Then came college, camera crews, party hunts up in Decorah, and trailer-loads of decoys. He talks about the disease that is waterfowl hunting, the lessons from missing a chance at a 170-class buck, and how farming, podcasting, and sleep edged out the early mornings and long sits.
Now co-hosting the Farm4Profit podcast, Corey dives into how ag media needs a reality check—just like hunting media. Most folks ain’t living off hunting or farming; they’re scraping by, raising kids, and chasing a little peace in the chaos. And that’s where the good stories live.
Listen in for laughs, hard truths, and why he just might come out of retirement for a pintail in California.
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