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
57: First Generation Hunter Who Did It The Hardest Way Possible With Robert Arrieta (Arkansas)
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Robert did not grow up in a hunting family. His dad was a hotel guy, not a hunting guy. But a neighbor across the street in suburban Colorado named Mr. Rodriguez changed everything. Robert watched him hang elk and deer in the garage, cut his own jerky, and live a life that Robert could not stop thinking about. That was the seed. It took years before he had the land, the time, and the tools to act on it. When he finally did, he skipped the compound, skipped the rifle, and went straight for something most hunters never touch.
Robert hunts the Ozark mountains of Arkansas with selfbows he carves by hand from Osage orange. He makes his own arrows, tracks deer on foot through timber and elevation changes, and measures a great hunt by how close he gets rather than whether he kills. He has spent full days following a single buck through the mountains, eating a slim jim for lunch while the deer fed and rested, never getting a shot, and called it one of the best days he has ever spent outdoors. It took him five years of hunting with traditional archery gear before he killed his first deer. He does not regret a single day of it.
This episode goes deep into selfbow building, the philosophy of traditional hunting, what it means to be connected to the woods, and why Robert thinks the hunting world is drifting the wrong direction. A Hunter's Legacy is built for stories like this one, from Ozark mountain deer hunting to guys who carve their own bows and chase whitetails the hard way.
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