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Good morning, elk

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Chris Shepherd

I started my Saturday off in slippers and a housecoat,  stalking a bull elk with a camera in hand. It’s about as far as you can get from our prehistoric ancestors reaction to seeing an elk, but in today’s world … Continue reading →

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Bob’s back

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

The bobcat’s back. Actually, I don’t think it ever left. We’ve been keeping the chickens in the coop for the most part, some days even, but today we let them out into their run. I was late getting back to … Continue reading →

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The goat has left the building

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

Earlier this month I tried to bring a goat into our home but it didn’t work out like I thought it would. Now, I’m not talking about a real goat, but a figurative goat. This goat’s name was Brian. He’s … Continue reading →

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So long, Chris. Hello, Greenneck

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

I’ve recently been going through the hundreds of blogs on Inthekoots and am impressed with the creativity people show when they name their blogs. It puts the name of this blog, Chris in the Koots, to shame, and I’d like … Continue reading →

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Bears and humans

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Chris Shepherd

I saw the first black bear in our backyard this afternoon, a brief glimpse. I shouted as soon as I spotted him, sending him running down the ridge. I like when they run. It’s a sign to me that the … Continue reading →

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