I have many friends who still read a good book but many more who won’t even take the time to read a little blog post such as this. I’ve always had an affinity toward a good book and remember a time when friends thought I was snobbish because I had my nose down in a book…
I just learned that it’s National Horse Day so I have to share a story about that beautiful steed and a day when he made me look good. — Not that he’s only made me look good once, but I’m only sharing the one story. Can you imagine the stories he has to tell? Of…
“They hunt and they don’t do it by sitting in shooting houses or ground blinds in front feeders.” Florella Crouch of Georgia and Mia Anstine of Colorado are featured in the Wilson Post’s ‘OUTDOORS– Women in the woods’. Author, John Sloan, brought these two ladies from different walks of hunting life together on the one…
Join Mia and Lea as they bring you the much-anticipated story of an elk hunting adventure of a lifetime. In a series of episodes, the two will share the stories of the elk, the terrain, the emotion, and the gear that helped Mia to successfully harvest a beautiful DIY public land, wilderness bull-elk during Colorado’s…
It is the season of Christmas and I sit here awaiting the sunrise and time for feeding the animals on the Funny Farm. I sip my coffee planning the coming days and weeks, and puzzle over families separated and acting childish because their egos are too big and the expectations too high. As I sit…
Are you having a hard time filling your Christmas Gift list? Do you have special people in your life who embrace faith, firearms, and freedom? If you haven’t already, you need to tune in and subscribe to a fun podcast to which I contribute. On this week’s episode of Armed Lutheran Radio, we’re sharing our…
We love being outdoors exploring in the mountains but someone’s back is trying to keep them away. If you’ve ever had a bad back, you know the challenges it might present. Learn about the ups and downs and some of the things you can do, after you’ve seen a physician, to heal your back and…
The elk hunter design is a limited edition design, which you must buy for yourself or the elk hunter in your life. It includes a silhouette of the archery bull I took during the 2018 archery hunt in the wilderness of Colorado. I’m no newbie when it comes to high country wilderness hunts, but the…
This week Mia and Lea share how they contribute to making this earth better for every living this by participating in the #MylarChallenge2018 and other ways they clean up the places they love. Lea also shares the fun stuff she attempts at the shotgun range with her friends. Important links for today’s show: Hand Held…
UPDATE – Oct. 13, 2018 I cannot suggest this book as I’m listed as “endorsing” it prior to ever reading the book or any part of it. There are actions that specifically violate the safety rules, which I teach in my hunter ed and firearms courses. Additionally, unethical means of take listed in the stories…
Taking a hunter education course, and taking someone hunting is becoming easier with the means of technology. We’ll be hosting two hunter education classes in Pagosa Springs this fall. CLICK HERE for information and registration links. If those don’t work for you, expand the search and find another class in the state. New Mexico is…
Mia and Lea are back at it again. They will both be taking to the field this fall with bows and rifles in hopes of filling their freezers. Today they share with you some awesome recipes you’re going to want to write down. They share all the wonderful things they love about the fall season.…
Last winter I enjoyed hunting whitetail and just used up the last of the meat in a sesame green bean dinner. After a hard day’s work, we were tired and hungry and didn’t want to spend a lot of time cooking dinner. I had some fresh green beans that needed to be used up so I…
We’re not just getting outside and becoming healthier, we’re making a huge difference in other aspects too! If you’re not getting out there, stop procrastinating and DO IT! Here I am with my friend and fellow sportswoman, Donna Boddington, at the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s meet up during the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor…
Colorado is a fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors, be it hunting, fishing, shooting, or enjoy one of the state parks. There are some big items on the table before the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commision. Learn more about the upcoming meeting. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to meet September 6 – 7 in Glenwood…
