Outdoor life
Time for Fishing on the River
It sure feels like Spring time here in the Rockies. The birds are chirping, sun is shining and it is down right warm out. The river and the streams have thawed so the water is flowing and not too brown at all. It is giving everyone ”the bug”. The bug to throw a fly in the water that is. We are [...]
Via theWON: Mia and the Little Gal: Road Hunting (Don’t worry … they’re shooting cameras!)
www.womensoutdoornews.com It is a year round event but tends to really pick up just after the first thick snow. It’s called “Road Hunting” and it is something I’ve been working on with the Little Gal for many years. During this time of year, the Little Gal has to get her morning chores done early so [...]
Tom You Will Be Missed
We acquired Thomas at a 4-H auction. He was intended to be a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and ended up with our family for three and a half years. Tom had a couple of friends who were eaten by coyotes, bobcats and shredded by raccoons. Tom always managed to survive the attacks and he became [...]
Good Luck
It is down to the wire. It is the last week of early bear season. As determined as I am I still have not acquired my bear. This morning I joked with Hank about putting on my big girl britches and getting out there to “Get ‘er done.” He said he knew I would get one. As [...]
A Golden Angel – I Mean Eagle
I eased down the road looking left and right in a daze. A combination of shock, depression, confusion and emptiness filled me. I had just been dealt some news which was anything but pleasant. My Dad had been diagnosed with cancer and shared the news that due to the number of organs the doctors wanted to remove he was forgoing treatment. [...]
Look to theWON for “Adventures with Little Gal”
I have been guest posting Adventures with Little Gal over at the Women’s Outdoor News, theWON. Where they post “news, reviews and stories about you,” If you have been missing her stories, head on over there and check out the latest post. Mia & the Little Gal: ‘Ewe’ won’t believe this boot camp published yesterday. While [...]
WCO Hosts 5th Annual Special Needs Ride
Thursday, July 14, 2011, Wolf Creek Outfitters, Inc. (WCO) hosted the special needs children of Pagosa Springs for the fifth annual special needs horseback ride. Each year our team gives the kids the opportunity to watch, pet and if they desire, ride a horse. This is a day the WCO team looks forward to each year. This years [...]
Enjoying Success with the Little Gal – Oklahoma Hog Hunt
After my hunt was over in southern Oklahoma, I quickly made my way back up to hunt with Hank and the Little Gal. I had hunted that morning and planned to hunt with them this evening. I had dropped them off two days prior and they had been having fun with out me so now [...]
Buster & Thomas
We have many animals at the Anstine Ranch. We have horses, mules, an occasional steer or buffalo, dogs, an emu and then we have two characters you have to see! One of these characters you have to meet is Thomas, aka: Tom. Tom of course is a turkey. What else would you name your pet turkey right? He [...]
The Little Gal Gets An Elk
The Little Gal had the opportunity to hunt a cow elk on private land this year. In mid December things worked out so we were able to take her to a ranch south of town to look for elk. The morning began with lots of snow so we decided to wait and head out in the afternoon. [...]
Mia Anstine
