Since a friend asked for advice, I thought I better revive this old post about how to reduce shooting flinch. Is this something you've ever had an issue with? How did you deal with it? ~Mia In sighting in my Little Gal's rifle for her elk hunt, I noticed she had developed a flinch. She was …
Check them off your Christmas shopping list – PRÓIS® Turas shirts
"WOAH! Looking for some great deals from Prois!?! Check out our 20% off all TURAS SHIRTS sale through the end of November! What are you waiting for!?!" Go to PROIS and shop now! A Favorite – the Turas The other day I noticed a shirt. I was looking at photos and there it was again …
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Snuggly Toes review
For the past two and a half months, I have been field-testing a product many wish for in the cold winter months. I received Snuggly Toes alpaca feet warmers in August. They proclaim to keep your feet warm and cozy. Of course, at that time of year, things were already warm, so I had to …
Come check out Mia & the Little Gal
Have you been over to the Women's Outdoor News yet? Are you subscribed to the news feed and updates? It is a great site for men as well as women. Not only will you find news, reviews and updates about women in hunting, shooting and outdoor world, but you can catch up with ME and …
THANK YOU Veterans
I woke up this morning and contemplated a new blog post. As I sat here, sipping my coffee, I remembered why I started writing my blog and who I started writing for. I began my blog to share stories. I shared those stories with my grandpa. As I wrote, I was talking to him. I …
What to do for Halloween
With thoughts of many who are repairing and recovering today. We want you to know not everyone is out partying, dancing or collecting candy. What are you doing for Halloween? Anything fun? What did you dress up as?At the Anstine Ranch, we've been busy hunting, scouting and shooting. Here is what we call "fun" for …
Don’t be afraid – Be educated (Children and Firearm Safety)
I feel all families should teach their children about firearms. Whether you intend to own one or not! What if your child comes across a firearm or visits another friend's home where there are firearms? Will your child know what to do? Firearm safety is a very important thing in our lives. It has weighed …
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Key to a Successful Hunt: practice shooting positions
One cause for a hunter or huntress to not succeed in harvesting their animal is lack of practice. In hunter's education, they teach us the four basic shooting positions, but it seems when we go to the range, we sit at the bench and "sight in". You will not often find a shooting bench and stool …
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Shooting Safety – Nothing to joke about
NEVER USE ALCOHOL OR DRUGS WHILE HANDLING A FIREARM I tend to be a jokester. I like to make light of a lot of things. However, the people who are close to me know very well there are things I do NOT joke about. One important one is shooting safety. I take the responsibility of …
Hunting – From a mountain top I am connected to all things
Time to catch up. I've been up on top of the world for quite a few days. It's a place I love. If you've been "On top of the world," you know what it feels like to be so close to Heaven. Alwyn Torquil Francis Ladell There is something very spiritual about the mountain top experience …
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