Kayla Harrod isn’t out to impress anyone. She’s a part-time nurse practitioner, full-time mom of three, and a bowhunter with a Mathews bow and a dream. Based in Central Arkansas, Kayla grew up in the woods—literally in a backpack on her dad’s back during early hunts and never left. Now, she’s passing it down to her kids, hunting solo, and chasing her first archery buck with raw determination and zero shortcuts.In this episode, she opens up about growing up in a hunting family, the grit it takes to bowhunt with toddlers at home, and how she’s found peace, purpose, and a second wind in the deer woods. She shares how a surprise gift from a follower changed her season, why she refuses to fake anything for content, and what legacy really means when it comes to raising future hunters.Also: a bear encounter she’ll never forget, what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated space, and the truth about hunting culture shifting in the social media era.Whether you’re a veteran hunter or just picking up a bow, this one’s a reminder that the best stories come from the backwoods, not the spotlight.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
He’s edited film for Realtree, worked the grind with Midwest Whitetail, and built one of the largest Facebook hunting groups around—but Cody Huhn’s still sleeping in his car, running on ramen noodles, and hunting with whatever gear he can piece together.In this raw, no-fluff episode, Cody sits down with Mitchell to talk about the reality of chasing big bucks on public with almost nothing in the wallet and even less room for mistakes. He breaks down how Michigan’s pressure shaped him, why most of his mature buck encounters happen after 9 a.m., and what really happened the day he center-punched a Wisconsin pine tree at 15 yards.Cody opens up about chasing the same buck for three years—the infamous “Caesar”—and the brutal highs and lows that came with it: a neck shot gone wrong, a tree stand bust that still haunts him, and the heartbreak of a buck that just disappeared. From tree stand setups to the truth about cell cams, it’s a deep dive into what hunting looks like when there’s no backup plan.This isn’t polished. It’s not sponsored. It’s just real stories, real struggle, and a guy doing everything he can to chase down his legacy—one arrow at a time.Listen in, swap some stories, and share it with a buddy who lives for the grind.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Some stories remind hunters why the woods always have the final say. This week, Michigan bowhunter and entrepreneur Tom Spisz sits down with Mitchell Fox to talk about lessons learned from business, black bears, and getting turned around in the dark timber.Raised outside Ann Arbor, Tom grew up running behind his dad and uncles—“the OG Michigan hunters,” as he calls ’em—cutting his teeth on bait piles, red-tipped youth bows, and long, cold sits. Over the years he traded that pile of corn for hanging stands, reading the wind, and chasing mature whitetails the hard way.The two dive deep into the changing face of hunting in Michigan—cell cams, public-land pressure, and that sacred November 15th rifle opener that feels more like a holiday than a hunt. Tom also shares what it’s like to chase black bears in New Brunswick with nothing but a bow, a headlamp, and no cell service, plus his dream of drawing a Montana elk tag and doing it the old-fashioned way—with a stick and string.It’s a conversation about grit, patience, and learning to slow down—whether in the woods or in business.Listen in, share it with a hunting buddy, and make sure to follow A Hunter’s Legacy wherever you get your podcasts.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
She didn’t grow up around hunting, blinds, or whitetail stories at the dinner table in Wisconsin. Her world back then was music stands and concert halls—playing oboe in a symphony, performing at Carnegie Hall, and touring seven European countries before she even finished high school. Hunting wasn’t even on the radar. But in her late 20s, a women’s group in Kansas opened the door to the outdoors—and she stepped through it with both boots on.With a youth-model Mossberg pump 20-gauge, two dogs named Luna and Timber, and a stubborn drive to learn, Trista dove in. Her path didn’t follow the usual trail—she asked questions, leaned on friends and family she’d met through filming and mutual connections, and learned by doing—through bad shots, long sits, and a lot of heart.Since then, she’s chased turkeys across three states, bow hunted whitetails, bowfished, waterfowl hunted everything from snow geese to ducks and Canada geese, filmed elk hunts in the Colorado backcountry, and shared her first father–daughter antelope hunt out west with her dad. Along the way, she arrowed her first solo bow hunt buck on just 2.5 acres, proving that persistence and grit can beat experience.This episode digs into those firsts, the hard lessons, and the variety of hunts that shaped her into the outdoorswoman she is today. From Wisconsin roots to western skies, Trista’s story proves it’s never too late to start chasing something real.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
There’s something about the first time a Minnesotan hits the Montana ridges—it humbles a man quick. For Peter Herzog, that move west wasn’t just about chasing bigger bulls—it was about building a life from the ground up.Originally from small-town Minnesota, Peter’s story is full of grit, risk, and elk bugles echoing through the timber. He shares what it’s really like to go from managing a 30-man spray foam business to chasing elk across state lines, hunting 7 to 11 states a year, and raising five kids out near Bozeman.This episode digs into the tangled mess of land access in the West—why apps like LandTrust have locals up in arms, how Montana’s outfitting laws create a gray area, and why private land’s not always as simple as a “yes” or “no.” Peter doesn’t sugarcoat it, either—he lays out the cultural clash between Midwest whitetail hunters and the Western mindset, and why chasing elk isn’t just different terrain—it’s a whole different code.From building businesses to bowhunting bulls to parenting in wild country, Peter brings a perspective that’s raw, honest, and damn sure earned.Give it a listen, and pass it on to the hunters who dream of heading west.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
She’s lived in eight states, fought wildfires in the Rockies, and worked inside some of hunting’s biggest companies. In this episode, Lexi sits down with Mitchell to talk about the long road from wildland firefighting to bowhunting, burnout, and rediscovering purpose beyond the industry grind.From the back of a fire buggy to the marketing offices of Huntwise and Bowtech, Lexi’s story peels back the curtain on the hunting world—the corporate buyouts, the influencer culture, and the real people getting lost in the mix. She’s seen the good and the ugly, and she isn’t afraid to tell the truth about both.But this isn’t just a story about walking away. It’s about getting back to what matters: soil, health, and legacy. Lexi shares how years on the road, long seasons away from home, and a growing disillusionment with consumerism pushed her toward regenerative agriculture and holistic living—where the goal isn’t more, it’s meaningful.From Colorado elk hunts to Michigan whitetails, she’s learned that sometimes stepping away from the chase is the only way to find what you were really hunting for all along.🎧 Listen in for grit, honesty, and a reminder that legacy runs deeper than the next tag.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Some stories don’t start in the woods—they start with family, hard work, and a few twists life throws along the way. Forrest Been of Arkansas knows that better than most. A husband, stepdad, veteran, and roofing contractor, Forrest has lived a life built on grit and balance. From learning the ropes of trapping alongside his grandfather to competing in family squirrel hunts on Thanksgiving mornings, his hunting roots run deep.In this episode, Forrest opens up about what hunting means to him now—raising kids, chasing mature bucks, and making the switch to bowhunting after years of gun hunts. He talks about the struggle and reward of getting close, the discipline that archery demands, and the one buck that kept him guessing for four seasons before he finally sealed the deal.But this conversation isn’t just deer stories. Forrest shares his military journey as a mechanic in the Army Reserve, his hidden passion for art, and the role his wife and kids play in keeping him grounded. With campfire honesty, he reminds us that hunting isn’t just about trophies—it’s about the lessons, the laughs, and the legacies passed down.Listen in for a mix of humility, humor, and hard-earned wisdom from a regular guy chasing big dreams in the Arkansas woods.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
The story of Brett Morris isn’t polished—it’s built on cracked boots, busted arrows, and a stubborn drive that never lets up. A blue-collar construction worker from the Midwest, Brett has balanced long days on the job with even longer sits in the stand, chasing deer, turkey, and anything else that calls the woods home.His hunting story started at 13, tagging along with his dad. Back then, sports had most of his attention. But by 15, the pull of hunting weekends outweighed the roar of the crowd, and Brett found himself hooked for life. From his first bow—an unforgiving Oneida Screaming Eagle with no let-off—to his more recent obsession with filming hunts on a Canon setup, Brett has walked the long road from scrawny kid to seasoned bowhunter.This episode digs into it all: the unforgettable misses that still draw laughs around the campfire, the gear habits he swears by (and the new tricks that almost tempt him), and the monsters that roam just down the road—like a neighbor’s 217-inch bow buck. Along the way, Brett talks about the friendships built through hunting, from local buddies to unexpected connections made through TikTok and the hunting community at large.Brett’s story is one of grit, humility, and staying true to what works. Whether it’s sticking to tried-and-true broadheads or calling out reckless long shots, he carries the voice of a hunter who puts respect for the animal above all else.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Some stories start with blue jeans, old rifles, and lessons from Dad—and Levi Mason’s is no different. Growing up in west-central Illinois, Levi tagged his first turkey at eight, his first buck at ten, and never looked back. These days, he’s balancing life as a husband, father of two girls, Regional Director with the National Wild Turkey Federation, and a land professional helping folks chase the same dreams he’s lived.In this episode, Levi shares how food plots, neighbors’ sightings, and a lucky call for permission turned into a farm that now holds “Mel,” a buck pushing 200 inches and the only deer on his hit list this fall. He opens up about shed hunting heartbreaks, lessons learned from shady outfitters, and the changes he’s seen in Illinois deer hunting over the past two decades.From embarrassing donut-fueled mishaps in the woods to hard truths about deer evolving under hunting pressure, Levi’s stories bring equal parts humor and wisdom. It’s the kind of campfire talk that makes you nod, laugh, and remember why we all get up before daylight.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Some kids grow up playing video games—Clint grew up as his dad’s “live trail camera,” sitting in a tree stand before he was even strong enough to pull a bow. In this episode, Iowa native Clint shares the stories that shaped him as a hunter, from shooting his first deer with a bow at just nine years old to tagging along on northern Minnesota bear hunts with a VHS camera in hand.Clint talks about his years chasing ducks and building blinds that rarely got used, the lessons learned trapping raccoons and mink, and the shift from hang-on stands to saddle hunting for the mobility it offers. Along the way, he and Mitchell swap laughs over junk vehicles, busted gear, squirrel-chewed tree stand seats, and the expensive rabbit hole of new hunting tech.It’s a conversation about more than just deer—it’s about family traditions, the grit of figuring things out the hard way, and why some of the best hunting memories don’t end with a trophy on the wall. Whether it’s bowhunting cold Iowa mornings, running bear baits up north, or working permission ground that’s “basically public,” Clint’s stories carry the kind of real-world hunting wisdom you can’t fake.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Some hunters chase trophy racks. Chris Cannon chases stories worth telling. Hailing from southeast Tennessee by way of Georgia, Chris has been bowhunting since he was a kid—pulled into a tree with a rope by his dad and learning the ropes from his Uncle Jimbo. Over the years, he’s built a reputation not just as a skilled hunter, but as a storyteller, cameraman, and content creator for mom-and-pop hunting brands across the country.In this episode, Chris and Mitchell swap tales of urban deer hunts that rival Midwest giants, the struggles and heartbreaks of a season gone wrong, and the months-long redemption arc that ended with a buck called “Iron Giant.” They dive into the gear that works, the patience it takes to self-film bow hunts, and how one random Facebook clip of his uncle in an “eye womb suit” racked up 18 million views.From running a family-based YouTube channel to navigating the wild west of TikTok, Chris shares lessons learned about hunting media, embracing the hate, and why authenticity always beats polish. Along the way, the two touch on hot-button topics like drones, cell cams, and the gray areas in hunting laws—without pulling any punches.Whether it’s urban hunting before it was trendy, finding big deer in small parcels, or seeing a sunrise with a red fox at 20 yards, Chris Cannon brings a mix of grit, humor, and hard-earned wisdom that every hunter will recognize.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
It started with a poor country boy chasing squirrels in the Louisiana woods and turned into a lifetime of chasing big game across the country. Roy Withers grew up in the swamps, running coon dogs and deer hunting, eventually finding a way to fund his out-of-state hunts by pulling century-old cypress logs from bayous and turning them into bar tops and furniture. His stories weave through public-land giants, the politics of hunting along the Mississippi River, and the gritty reality of growing up without a hunting mentor.Roy shares the lessons that shaped him—from learning patience in the deer stand to taking troubled kids and veterans on hunts that changed their lives. He talks about Louisiana’s hidden big-buck pockets, the swamp’s “duck hunter barter system,” and how chasing inches eventually gave way to chasing experiences. From 175-inch whitetails at home to elk in Utah and moose in Alaska, Roy’s path is anything but ordinary.Pull up a chair for a conversation full of grit, generosity, and good storytelling—the kind you only get from a man who’s lived it.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Some stories smell like fresh-cut hay and sound like a gravel road under old tires. This one’s got both. Rusty grew up in the hills and hollers of southwest Missouri—working hayfields at five years old, chasing turkeys that scratched through cow manure, and hunting deer long before camo came in brand names. In this conversation, he shares decades of grit, humor, and lessons learned from farming, law enforcement, and a lifetime in the outdoors.From food plots that wither in drought, to climate shifts that turn November hunts into T-shirt weather, Rusty lays it out plain—how weather, predators, and changing farm life have shaped the deer and turkey populations in his county. He doesn’t shy away from hot topics either: crossbows vs. compounds, baiting laws, CWD politics, and the pressures TV hunting culture puts on everyday hunters.But the heart of Rusty’s story comes through in the moments that matter most—watching his wife take a buck during chemo, seeing his daughter drop her first deer, and remembering the old days when the check-in station was the town square. It’s a conversation about keeping hunting real, respecting each other’s choices, and passing on the legacy without losing the joy.Pull up a chair at deer camp—this is one worth hearing start to finish.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
It started with a youth pastor’s crossbow—but for 20-year-old Gabe Foley from Southwest Ohio, that was just the beginning.In this episode, Gabe sits down with Mitchell Fox to share how his love for deer hunting grew from sitting on the ground with his grandpa to managing over 9,500 acres across seven counties. He talks about building a landscaping business with his fiancée, the painful lessons from early hunts, and the obsession that’s fueled his journey—door-knocking for permission, running 30+ cell cameras, and logging every wind, scrape, and moon phase.Gabe opens up about losing his grandpa to cancer and how those early hunts—without trail cams or high-end gear—still shape how he chases whitetails today. From his first deer at 68 yards with a crossbow to living on 40 huntable acres, this one’s packed with grit, lessons, and a whole lotta heart.Tap in, share it with a buddy, and don’t forget to follow A Hunter’s Legacy for more stories from the next generation of whitetail addicts.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
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.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
What happens when a Missouri banker trades a nine-to-five for a life chasing Canada geese? In this episode, Chase Tripp sits down to share how he went from commercial banking to working full-time at a small-town gun shop—all to get closer to the outdoors he loves.Born and raised near St. Louis, Chase talks about growing up in a non-hunting family, the unlikely way he fell in love with waterfowl, and the hard lessons (and hilarious mishaps) that came with learning it all from scratch. From setting massive decoy spreads to watching geese flip upside down as they dive into the spread, his passion for big honkers is contagious.He also opens up about chasing his dream of guiding hunts, the grind of breaking into the outdoor industry, and why he’s more at home in a duck blind than anywhere else. With plenty of laughs, near misses, and reflections on what hunting has taught him about family and legacy, this episode is as real as it gets.Don’t miss this one—it’s a reminder that the hunting life isn’t just about trophies. It’s about the people, the moments, and the miles in between.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Randy Woolum has seen it all. From running bird dogs across the Midwest to hauling in monster walleye on Lake Erie, his stories come laced with grit, humility, and a lifetime outdoors. Raised in a family that depended on hunting and fishing for supper, Randy cut his teeth trapping groundhogs, running a cur dog after school, and later coon hunting to help pay for Christmas.In this episode, he sits down with Mitchell to swap tales about coon fights gone sideways, the heartbreak of losing a world champion bird dog, and the sheer joy of training English pointers to lock up on wild coveys. They dig into thermal coyote hunts, long days on Lake Erie chasing steelhead and smallmouth, and the hard lessons learned running dogs in unforgiving country.This isn’t about fame or glory—it’s about tradition, family, and the bond between a hunter and his dogs.Listen in and let Randy’s stories take you back to cold mornings, cut-up boots, and the sound of a coon dog on a hot track.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
Brandon Sewell knows the sound of boots hitting the desert sand and the feel of a bowstring in his calloused hands. After 20 years of service in the U.S. Army—with tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond—he’s now staring down retirement and dreaming about the Texas whitetail woods he’s been away from for too long.In this episode, Brandon opens up about finding balance between duty, family, and a deep love for the outdoors. He shares a gut-wrenching story from Afghanistan that changed how he sees life back home—and how hunting and running have been his therapy through it all. From bowhunting in the Texas hill country to chasing pigs with thermals and suppressors, this one’s packed with grit, laughs, and hard-earned perspective.There’s no sugarcoating here—just a real conversation about life, loss, and legacy.Pull up a chair. This is one every hunter, veteran, and family man needs to hear.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
What started as a spring break hog hunt in Florida back in 2013 turns into a story about lifelong friendships, wild hunts, and the raw passion that runs deep in the Florida woods. Derek Watson from Dade City, Florida, joins the show to swap stories that span everything from chest-deep hog chases to 151-inch Florida bucks.Derek breaks down his roots growing up in citrus country, how a childhood of running orange groves and chasing hogs with dogs shaped his love for the outdoors, and why hunting is more about the people than the antlers. He shares the wild saga of the biggest buck he’s ever killed—how a marginal shot turned into 26 hours of tracking through swamps, roads, and heartbreak before finally getting his hands on a true Florida giant.The guys also dive deep into rut patterns across Florida, why the timing is so strange compared to the Midwest, and how bowhunting has taught them more about deer than gun seasons ever could. Plus—some good ol’ fashioned campfire laughs about misfired guns, treestand mishaps, and the kind of screw-ups every hunter’s had but few will admit.This one’s got it all—grit, humility, and a whole lot of Florida dirt under the fingernails. Pull up a chair, crack a beer, and settle in.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.
She grew up bouncing between gravel roads and suburban sidewalks—now she’s hauling a bow across state lines, chasing longbeards, and building a life on her own terms. In this episode, Mitchell sits down with Georgia Klink, a gritty and grounded hunter out of Missouri, who’s carving her path in both business and the backwoods.Georgia talks about her early days shadowing her dad at deer camp, why she eats what she harvests, and how she’s built a network of hunting friends across the Midwest. From launching a remote accounting business to turkey hunting in Nebraska with a single pin sight, Georgia opens up about the highs and heartbreaks of learning it all the hard way.They dive into public land dove chaos, fishing off kayaks, out-of-state draw tags, and that unforgettable day in Nebraska when three gobblers strutted in at five yards. Georgia shares what it’s really like to be a woman in the hunting world—and why staying genuine means more than any grip-and-grin photo ever could.Like what you’re hearing? Hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. New stories drop every week. Follow A Hunter’s Legacy: Instagram Facebook TikTok Youtube Website Share the show with a buddy who lives for cold mornings, heavy packs, and quiet woods.