See What Everyone is Saying About HLRBO: The Go-To Platform for Land Leases!
Our HLRBO in the News page showcases the latest articles, press releases, and media coverage highlighting HLRBO’s impact on the outdoor industry. From national publications to local news stories, see how HLRBO is changing the way hunters and landowners connect. Whether it’s a feature on our expanding network of land listings, new partnerships, or success stories from hunters across the country, this page keeps you up-to-date on what everyone is saying about HLRBO.
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The Globe And Mail by The Globe And Mail - Saturday, June 14, 2025
With thousands of properties across the U.S. and Canada, the app connects hunters directly with landowners-cutting out the middleman and keeping costs low. Minneapolis and Brainerd, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2025) - HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner), the platform for seamless land leasing and a fast-growing leader in providing hunting land leases nationwide, has announced the availability of a new mobile app in both iOS and Android versions, Both can be downloaded starting today in the respective mobile app stores. The app is also available in the Mac App store, for Macs with an M1 chip or later running macOS 12.0 or later.
Yahoo Finance by Yahoo Finance - Saturday, June 14, 2025
With thousands of properties across the U.S. and Canada, the app connects hunters directly with landowners—cutting out the middleman and keeping costs low BRAINERD, Minn., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- HLRBO (Hunting Land Rentals By Owner), the platform for seamless land leasing and a fast-growing leader in providing hunting land leases nationwide, has announced the availability of a new mobile app in both iOS and Android versions, which can be downloaded starting today in the respective app stores. The app is also available in the Mac App store, for Macs with an M1 chip or later running macOS 12.0 or later.
Agriculture of America (AOA) by Jesse Allen - Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Heath Schubert, CEO of HLRBO, recently joined the Agriculture of America podcast and radio show to discuss the innovative ways HLRBO is transforming the hunting lease industry. Highlighting the platform’s mission to connect landowners with responsible hunters, Schubert shared insights on how HLRBO’s technology empowers outdoor enthusiasts and supports rural economies. With his extensive background in software engineering and passion for the outdoors, Schubert emphasized the company’s rapid year-over-year growth and its commitment to sustainable land management, making it a game-changer for farmers and hunters alike.
Substack by Jacob Westphal - Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Each year, 54 million Americans in the US spend $144 billion on hunting and fishing between gear, licenses, trips and more. That’s more than: 3x the combined 2024 revenue of the NFL, NBA, and MLB 4x what parents pay on youth sports 10x the total revenue of the US sports betting market
Working Ranch Radio by Working Ranch Radio - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Excited to share that HLRBO was featured on the Working Ranch Radio Show! Tune in to the Saturday, March 29, 2025, podcast episode to hear our interview, starting at the 37:25 mark. We dive into how HLRBO is connecting landowners and hunters while supporting the ranching community. A big thanks to Justin Mills and the team for having us!. #RanchLife #Hunting #LandManagement #WorkingRanchRadio
Lancaster Farming by Tom Venesky - Sunday, February 23, 2025
Hunting lease businesses connect landowners and hunters in a model that takes the guesswork out of trying to find a place to hunt. The old practice of knocking on a farmer’s door asking for permission to hunt is being replaced. Heath Schubert believes his business offers a better option for both landowners and hunters, directly linking the two parties and sparing the guesswork.
NCX by MAX NOVA - NCX - Saturday, February 8, 2025
The old “No Hunting” signs are coming down. Across America, savvy landowners are discovering their acreage holds more value than they imagined – and it’s not just from timber, carbon, crops, and minerals. As we move into 2025, this trend is accelerating
Ag Daily by Ag Daily - Thursday, February 6, 2025
The old “No Hunting” signs are coming down. Across America, savvy landowners are discovering their acreage holds more value than they imagined — and it’s not from timber, crops, or minerals. As 2025 gets underway, this trend is accelerating, with more property owners than ever exploring new ways to monetize their land. The catalyst? Recreational land leasing, a movement that’s reshaping how property owners think about land income
Business Insider by Business Insider - Tuesday, November 19, 2024
HLRBO, the leading online platform for hunting leases, has announced a partnership with Vertical Insure, the embedded insurance provider for vertical SaaS platforms. The collaboration will bring a simplified and convenient insurance experience to hunters and landowners, offering instant Hunting Lease Liability Insurance directly through the HLRBO platform
KXAN by KXAN - Friday, November 15, 2024
The collaboration will simplify the insurance process for thousands of hunters and ease liability concerns for landowners.
Minneapolis Business Journal by Cam Bonelli - Friday, November 15, 2024
With deer hunting season underway in Minnesota and other states, a startup that matches hunters and landowners with space to rent has seen a boost in users, property listings and new features.
AP by AP - Sunday, November 3, 2024
HLRBO, the leading online platform for hunting leases with millions of acres available across the U.S. and Canada, today announced two new groundbreaking features: HLRBO E-Scouting and HLRBO Hunting History. These innovative tools enhance the way hunters prepare for their next hunt and share their experiences within the HLRBO community.
Business Insider by Business Insider - Saturday, November 2, 2024
Business Insider by Business Insider - Monday, September 30, 2024
HLRBO, the leading online platform for hunting lease opportunities, is excited to announce the successful closing of its Series Seed 2 funding round, raising $600,000. The round was led by Great North Ventures. This brings the total capital raised by HLRBO’s seed funding to $1.6M from Great North Ventures, Comeback Capital, Rightside Capital, and Gopher Angels. This funding will accelerate HLRBO’s growth and fuel key initiatives in 2024 and beyond.
AP by AP - Sunday, September 29, 2024
Yahoo Finance by Yahoo Finance - Friday, May 10, 2024
The great outdoors awaits: Join the HLRBO hunting leasing revolution. Brainerd, Minnesota--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 2024) - HLRBO, the leading online hunting lease platform, is thrilled to unveil its exciting Field Rep Program, dedicated exclusively to outdoor and hunting enthusiasts and designed to fuel their passion for the outdoors while generating extra income.
StarTribune by Jenny Berg - Thursday, May 2, 2024
ST. CLOUD — Brothers Rob and Ryan Weber know firsthand that innovation can happen anywhere. For them, it started in their dorm rooms at St. Cloud State University more than two decades ago when they founded a company that creates native advertising technology for mobile gaming.
TechCrunch by Rebecca Szkutak - Saturday, March 23, 2024
And it’s not even the only hunting-related company that’s recently raised funding: HLRBO, an online platform to make it easier to find hunting land leases, raised a $1 million seed round in February.
The Business Journals by Cam Bonelli - Thursday, March 7, 2024
A Minnesota startup that applies the AirBnb model to hunting — providing an online platform that matches hunters and landowners with space to rent — has raised $1 million in seed round funding.
Gulf Coast Media by Gulf Coast Media - Thursday, December 3, 2020
HLRBO calls itself the premier online hunting lease network. A quick browse of the website and you will find it’s very similar to VRBO and Airbnb, just for hunters and people with a lot of extra land, looking to make some extra cash. HLRBO is revolutionizing the way that property owners lease their land making the process quick and simple. A landowner is able to make a free listing on the website in five minutes or less, it’s then reviewed by the company and once approved is in front of more than 20,000 hunters. There are no fees or commissions and interested hunters can directly contact the landowner with any questions or to lease.
DelawareOnline by DelawareOnline - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
“All I could see was that white tail bouncing away on the other side of the field.” David Pepper is reminiscing about the one that got away, the biggest white-tailed buck he ever saw, on his very first solo buck hunt. The 36-year-old Georgetown hunter took a shot at it and missed. He couldn’t get a new shell in the chamber fast enough.
HuntingLife by HuntingLife - Sunday, August 9, 2020
Hunting Lease Website HLRBO Facilitates On-Demand Leases for Hunters, Easy Listings for Landowners Looking to Make Extra Cash