— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
A great ranchy gift idea, or one for anyone who drives a 4-wheeler or UTV, has hit my inbox. I once shared this video of 'What We Grow in Colorado' (See below). It was all about rocks. We picked rocks from the pasture before drilling the field. This is an ongoing process. I really do think …
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As clocks change watch for wildlife on the highway In a recent YouTube video, I shared a headlight cleaning hack, and a story about how I came to have one clean, shiny headlight and a dull one. You guessed it. I whacked a deer. While I pursue wildlife during hunting season, I don't enjoy hitting …
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Do you remember when you were a princess, had huge dreams, climbed to the top of towers, and slew dragons? Hopefully, you're still that girl (or guy!). As we grow up and learn responsibility, respect, patience, and even fear, we sometimes forget where we started and worry about toppling. If we let the doubt take …
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Living in the country means I'm quite a distance from neighbors as well as the police station. While I initially attained my concealed carry permit because of handgun hunting, I often carry at my home. Some people think of their home as their safe place. While I too consider my domicile a place at which I'm …
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A friend told me about a trick to get rid of that yellow tinge and brighten up the headlight. I'm trying it for the first time and I wanted to share the experiment with you.
Whether I'm exploring, hunting, or on another adventure, the high country is a place I love. When I'm out for a day hike or week long expedition I always carry rations of food. Snacks come in handy in the event you wind up stuck on the side of the mountain for more than your intended …
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What's country life like when you get a gully-washer-down-pour of a thunderstorm? It's terrified dogs, lost animals, blown out irrigation, and morning coffee.
I'm always looking for hacks to make life easier, projects quicker and Christmas more enjoyable here at the ranch. That's why I wanted to share my daughter's idea of a decorated tree, which I actually happen to love! What do antlers have to do with Christmas? Well, said daughter loves antlers because hunting for them …
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So, some days things don't go according to plan around the Anstine Ranch, including days when red heads end up in the pond. Today I planned to get my Thursday YouTube video edited and uploaded, so you can view it tomorrow. Let me tell you how my plan got ... maybe not derailed, but off-track. …
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No, I haven't been worrying, but I saw this meme on a friend's Facebook page today. It was a beautiful reminder of a way to reduce stress and reminded me to put a call in to my farrier. It's time to smile and ride! See below for 10 Reasons Horses are the Best Friends. 10 …
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