While I often volunteer for Colorado Parks and Wildlife(CPW), I used to work for them at Navajo Lake, which extends into New Mexico. In fact, the majority of this lake is in New Mexico. I educated boaters about aquatic nuisance species, also known as ANS or AIS (aquatic invasive species). At the time our southern…
We’ve been discussing bears so much that we feel we need to come to a new topic on the MAC Outdoors podcast, but you’d be amazed at the number of bear incidents in Colorado this year. This is why we continue to address the topic. We’ve mentioned a few scenes, and the number of bears that…
In our neck of the woods summertime means camping, fishing, scouting, and preparing for hunting season. All of this is done in the mountains. That’s why we’ve created “The Mountains Are Calling” series at MAC Outdoors. Embrace your love of all things in the high country by donning a shirt, which declares your passion. Plus,…
I’m getting pretty excited for this fall’s hunts. Although I didn’t draw all the tags I’d hoped for, I do have a few hunts in the works. During the hottest last days of summer, I’ll be pursuing pronghorn with my bow again. I’ll then head to the high country to look for a bugling bull…
023 – Independence Day Grilling, Bear Break-Ins, and More – MAC Outdoors Podcast Mia Anstine and Lea Leggitt are reading some local Colorado news about bear break-ins and recounting their personal experiences. Pagosa Springs, Co: In episode 023 of the MAC Outdoors Podcast with Mia and Lea the duo is catching up after the 4th of…
MAC Outdoors and Mia Anstine introduce ‘The Mountains Are Calling’ series of apparel and accessories. This is the first of the upcoming designs. This and each of the coming designs will highlight our love for the outdoors and particularly the mountains. Show your passion by displaying the mantra for your friends to see. With hunting, fishing,…
My friend Dan and I were drawn, like moths drawn to a porch light, to a shiny nickel-plated revolver. Just over a week ago I loaded up my car and traveled to the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA) annual conference in Shreveport, LA. The conference is a time for networking, learning, and product presentations by Corporate…
Colorado hunters are constantly discussing the management of elk and deer herds in their areas. However, it seems this discussion usually happens at camp or in the local coffee shop. If you’re one of these people, who has something to say about Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s management in your area, you need to start attending…
Mia Anstine and Lea Leggitt share secret outdoor destinations and talk grizzly bears on this week’s MAC Outdoors Podcast. In episode 021 of the MAC Outdoors Podcast with Mia and Lea the duo divulges secret high country destinations, discuss grizzly attacks, and the news of the delisting of the bears in the Yellowstone area. If you’ve…
If you pay attention, study, and research, you already know that hunters are major contributors to conservation efforts. With the help of regulations, all animal populations can and will thrive. Today we can cheer because we’ve saved a population of animals from extinction. This is great news. Yesterday the U.S. Department of Interior released the…
Hunting elk is a wildlife management tool which needs to be shared with the next generation. This year I’d like to present you with the challenge of taking a new hunter out in the woods. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) will soon begin the sale of their youth encouragement licenses. This…
In episode 020 of the MAC Outdoors Podcast with Mia and Lea the duo shares a recap of Lea’s camping trip in the high country. After that Lea heads out on her first solo trip as she treks to Dallas, TX to Turning Point USA’s Young Women’s Leadership Forum. While Lea is in the mountains…
