Hibler was working in the oil field. After a hunting accident, he began taxidermy as a hobby. He enjoyed it so much that he opened a part time taxidermy shop while he continued to work in the oil field. The business began to grow so fast, and he decided in 1963 to go into taxidermy full time. Joe established one of the largest, most trusted taxidermy businesses in the United States. He built his b
usiness on quality of work and integrity. As the hunting industry grew, so did Hibler Taxidermy. Through the years, Joe has mounted some of the best whitetails ever taken in Texas and Mexico. He has come to appreciate the management aspect of the hunting industry, and has seen the quality become even better. Joe went on to establish another business, Hibler Wild Game Processing. This business makes a variety of smoked products including jerky, snack sticks, sausage, summer sausage, tamales, and much more. This business has experienced tremendous growth through the years. Joe now employs about 15 workers between the businesses, and at age 77, has not slowed down a bit. Joe has learned as he has grown older to appreciate the hunting industry that has not only allowed him to make a good living, but to enjoy what he does for a living. He thanks God for the opportunities he has had in his life, and is also thankful for the good friends and blessings he enjoyed through the hunting industry.
