— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
I was excited to head to the post office counter yesterday with my yellow slip. In our little town, you have a package to pick up! I handed the piece of paper to the man on the other side of the counter with a big smile and then stood there to wait. He came around …
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We have many animals at the Anstine Ranch. We have horses, mules, an occasional steer or buffalo, dogs, and 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 …
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The Little Gal had the opportunity to hunt a cow elk on private land this year. The Little Gal In mid-December, things worked out so we could 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. …
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It was Sunday morning. Time to duck hunt! Hank & I were up at the crack of dawn. We donned our gear and started to head out the door when our friend who is visiting hollered "Only greenheads!" We laughed and chuckled because we knew what he meant. Last week I tagged out right away because …
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This past weekend, Wolf Creek Outfitters had the privilege of hosting three amazing women. We enjoyed the company of Deb Ferns, Camp Director of Babes with Bullets, Mary Ann Dabney, Camp Cook for Babes with Bullets, and Chris Quam, Director of Sales at HIVIZ Shooting Systems as they came to Colorado to harvest bison. The ladies desired …
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Me & my Daisy Daisy is our Weimaraner. She is a pointer who thinks she is a retriever, or maybe she is a retriever who is really a pointer. She is an only child and a modest 95-pound beauty. A little big for her bread, but don't underestimate her. She does her job. In the …
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This year's fall elk hunt was a tough one. I hunted third rifle season, which ran from November 6th through November 14th. Third season is always chilly, and this year was no different. We had it pretty easy the first weekend. It at least got above 40 degrees during the day. The first Saturday of the …
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If you have followed my stories, you know I have had a successful year. I have to share a tip of the day if you are interested in knowing why I am successful. I listen to my guide. Connect with Mia – ►Twitter ►Facebook ►Pinterest ►YouTube ►InstagramI'm also available on other social outlets — Look up Mia Anstine. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi4hlqmeGCp9IXybE36qb5e0ZahpMBuVx Mia …
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Break time! I'm sitting in the woods having lunch and admiring the sights and sounds offered by Mother Nature.I eat my lunch, and I get to enjoy nature's concert firsthand.The breeze is gently blowing. The fallen leaves crackle as they blow across her floor. The pine needles rustle, and the aspens play!The aspens play with …
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We had hunted hard for days looking for a Colorado Mule Deer. My muscles were sore, and I was tired. Hank and I loaded into the truck and headed to the trailhead. As we drove, I told him "I don't feel good today. I'm tired and sore." He didn't even acknowledge my words. He knew that I …
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