Robert Worley joins the show to share over four decades of hunting stories from the same Ohio farm he’s hunted since he was 10 years old. We dive into his journey from growing up in a small town chasing squirrels to chasing big bucks through cut-up cornfields and fence rows. Robert also opens up about contracting Alpha-Gal Syndrome after a Lone Star tick bite, changing his hunting and eating habits forever. From DIY stump grinding businesses to elk hunting out West, and even a few laugh-out-loud moments (including nearly taking out a neighbor with an arrow), Robert’s story is all about adapting, perseverance, and keeping the hunting spirit alive no matter what life throws at you.

In this episode of A Hunter’s Legacy, we hear the story of a bowhunter, Seth Spire, who waited six years for an Iowa tag—and made it count. From a perfectly timed cell cam photo to a last-minute change of plans, everything lined up for a 170-class buck.

The conversation dives into how hunting has changed over the past 20 years, the growing challenge of finding access, and the fine line between luck and skill. There’s a real look at how evolving technology, pressure from social media, and the pay-to-play land market have shaped the modern hunting experience.

We also hear about missed shots, hard lessons, and the adrenaline that makes bowhunting so addictive. The guest reflects on learning the ropes without a mentor, how goals shift with age, and why the process—from food plots to strategy—is just as important as the kill.

To top it off, there’s a story involving a hornet’s nest, a flying saw, and one of the most painful walk-ins of all time. It’s the kind of episode that reminds you why we keep going back to the woods—year after year.

In this episode, I sit down with longtime friend and Southern Iowa native Lance Porter—a commercial agronomist, farmer, and bowhunter with deep roots in the hunting world.

We cover everything from the harsh impact of EHD on Iowa’s deer population to the evolving landscape of hunting culture. Lance shares the story behind a once-in-a-lifetime buck, the frustrations of managing land, and how hunting has shifted from camaraderie to competition.

We also talk gear, the role of money in modern hunting, how trail cams have changed the game, and why raising kids outdoors might be the most rewarding challenge of all.

This is a real, unfiltered conversation about what hunting looks like today—for better or worse.