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MAC Outdoors with Mia Anstine

Mia Anstine shares adventures, advice, fun facts, and survival tips in the modern-day Wild West. She's a mom, hunting guide, and writer living on a Colorado ranch. TUNE IN because you never know who her guests will be, what obstacles can be overcome, or the inspiration that will be shared.
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Now displaying: 2024
Apr 18, 2024

This is a heartwarming and inspirational episode of MAC Outdoors with Mia Anstine. She shares "An Ode to a Mountain Horse" and introduces you to a friend who is like family. In this special installment with "Healing America's Heroes," Mia is thrilled to welcome Eddie Crane, the founder of a veterans group that uses equine and fly-fishing therapy to impact first responders and veterans positively.

Important Links:

https://healingamericasheroes.org/
An Ode to Geronimo -- https://miaanstine.com/2018/04/13/go-rest-high-on-that-mountain-old-geronimo/

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Apr 14, 2024

Ignite your passion for the outdoors and homesteading in this week's episode. Jen O'Hara of LIVinOutdoors is joining Mia to share insights on a lifestyle deeply connected with nature. Important Links: LIVinOutdoors on Carbon TV -- https://mia.limited/LIVinOutdoorsTV LIVinOutdoors shop -- https://mia.limited/LIVinOutdoors Gunsite GwG Ruger Rendezvous Recap -- https://miaanstine.com/2023/04/05/mac-outdoors-podcast-100/ SUPPORT THE SHOW! Use discount code MACO10 at WSI Sports — https://mia.limited/WSI Use discount code ANSTINE ast Tarnkappe — https://mia.limited/tarnkappe Mia’s Amazon Storefront — https://www.amazon.com/shop/miaanstine MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1 Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Apr 2, 2024

This week, we're thrilled to bring you exclusive insights from none other than Mark Holyoak, the Director of Communication at the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF). Mark shares the excitement over RMEF's upcoming 40th-anniversary celebration. We dive into conservation success stories, elk trivia, and community building. We also hear about Mark's outdoor fun during his personal time. 

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation -- rmef.org
@rmef_official on Instagram
@RMEF on X (Twitter)
@RMEF1 on Facebook

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MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1
Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Feb 18, 2024

Learn about challenges and opportunities for women in the realm of hunting. Kelly and Mia discuss how women can find more support and empowerment through Texas Women's Outdoors (TWO).

Kelly shares her personal journey from hunting with her father to passing on the legacy to her own son and now fostering a nurturing environment for women in the outdoors with the TWO organization.

Anticipate a heartfelt conversation on the cultural variances in women’s involvement in hunting, how Kelly’s organization is breaking barriers, and tackling financial hurdles to make the great outdoors accessible to all women.


Important Links:
Texas Women’s Outdoors — https://www.texaswomensoutdoors.com/
Texas Women’s Outdoors Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/texaswomensoutdoors
Butcher Solutions episode 122 — https://miaanstine.com/2023/10/22/mac-outdoors-podcast-122/
SCI Chapters — https://my.safariclub.org/chapter/locator/
Questions to Ask When Booking A Guided Hunt — https://mia.limited/nahuntguide

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Use discount code MACO10 at WSI Sports — https://mia.limited/WSI
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MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1
Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Feb 11, 2024

This week's episode features the inspiring founder of Uncharted Outdoorswomen, Erin Crider, who joins host Mia to have an impactful conversation about her organization and on the vital role of hunting and fishing in conservation efforts.

Erin discusses the indispensable contribution that money from hunting and fishing licenses provides for conservation programs in Colorado and beyond. She also speaks candidly about her experiences with nonprofit boards and the pivotal role of education for informed voting on conservation issues. A strong advocate for empowering women in outdoor activities, Erin details her endeavors in breaking down barriers and enlightening others on these crucial topics.

Important links for this episode:
Uncharted Outdoorswomen -- https://unchartedoutdoorswomen.com/
MAC 111 Trapping with Skye -- https://mia.limited/MAC111
SCI Chapter Finder -- https://mia.limited/SCIChapters
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MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1
Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Feb 6, 2024

Provider Outdoors CEO Jennifer Dums joins us on MAC Outdoors with Mia Anstine this week. Jennifer is an empowering force in hunting, a passionate outdoorswoman, and a mentor to many. Today, she shares with us the profound significance of the gear we wear, hunting and taxidermy, and the lasting memories they hold.

Jennifer promotes the involvement of women in hunting, fishing, and ranching. She's also the state coordinator and representative for Prois, a women's hunting apparel company.

Join us as we learn about events she's organized over the years and her vision for future events. We'll also touch on her impressive personal journey in outdoor activities and the joy she finds in providing her own food through these endeavors.

Lake Superior chapter SCI — https://sci-lakesuperior.org/
Provider Outdoors — https://www.provideroutdoors.com/
Prois Hunting — https://www.proishunting.com/
Becoming an Outdoors Woman — https://mia.limited/BOW
Women’s Empowerment Award — https://www.facebook.com/events/1529164804500209
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MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1
Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Jan 29, 2024

This episode features the remarkable Britt Longoria, a woman unafraid to challenge perceptions and tackle the complexities head-on, from conservation to cultural expressions in hunting. We dive deep into a thought-provoking conversation with insightful perspectives on hunting as a conservational activity and the power of personal stories.

Important Links:
Britt Longoria - BrittLongoria.com
Safari Club record book - https://safariclub.org/record-book/
How To Talk About Hunting book - https://mia.limited/NRATalkHunt
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Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Jan 19, 2024

Today, we're taking a deep dive into the heart of hunting and conservation with the CEO of Safari Club International and the Safari Club International Foundation, Laird Hamberlin. In this episode, we unravel the fabric of conservation efforts, debunk myths about hunters merely seeking trophies, and showcase the crucial role hunting plays in wildlife management.

We'll discuss why conservation isn't just a word but a practice that hunters are deeply committed to—fueling growth and maintaining balance in animal species worldwide. Laird also tells us about SCI's battles on both federal and state levels, their strategic partnerships, and the critical need to counter false narratives with scientifically backed data.

Important links:
Safari Club International -- SafariClub.org
Hunter Advocacy Action Center -- SafariClub.org/HAAC/

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MAC Outdoors apparel and gear – https://mia.limited/1
Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Jan 12, 2024

Today, Mia welcomes Robyn Sandoval, the executive director of A Girl and A Gun Club (AGAG). Robyn shares the incredible work being done to make shooting and hunting events more accessible and educational for women. She dives into the unique opportunities provided by her organization, such as sniper schools, special nights focused on gun-girl topics, and their successful annual pheasant hunts.

The pair also touch upon the advocacy work with Women for Gun Rights and the significance of maintaining our Second Amendment rights across different states.

Robyn emphasizes the value of personalized firearm training and discusses how A Girl and A Gun fosters a supportive, ego-free community that's been a rock for her, especially during tough personal times. It's a community that welcomes women from all backgrounds and encourages members to share and learn from one another.

Important Links:
A Girl and A Gun Club -- https://mia.limited/AGAG
International Defensive Pistol Association -- https://mia.limited/IDPA
Connie Brooks on MAC Outdoors -- https://mia.limited/MAC96
Women for Gun Rights -- https://mia.limited/WGR
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Self-Defense Radio Network – https://mia.limited/SelfDefenseRadio

Jan 8, 2024

On today's episode," we dive into hunting, conservation, education, and mentorship with Laurine Wolf, the deputy director of education and humanitarian services at the Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF). She shares upcoming events specifically designed to build camaraderie among women, including target shooting, waterfowl hunting, field dressing, and meal preparation.

Important Links:
Safari Club (SCI) -- http://safariclub.org/ https://safariclubfoundation.org/
Safari Club Foundation (SCIF) -- https://safariclubfoundation.org/sables/membership-committees/
Episode 83, Wyoming Women's Antelope Hunt -- https://miaanstine.com/2022/12/28/mac-outdoors-podcast-83/

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