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Girl's bison hunt inspires a family tradition in Kansas
Anna Dysart, 12, hunted a 900-pound female bison at Black Kettle Buffalo Ranch near Moundridge as a birthday gift. Guided by Bluehawk Adams, she selected an ear-tagged animal, fired a 50-yard shot with a muzzleloader, and preserved meat, hide, and hooves for family use. Her rifle prowess grew from early training, and the experience linked to Native reenactments across the state.
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Flint Hills
William “Buffalo Bill” Cody
Leavenworth
Anna Dysart
Dysart
Black Kettle Buffalo Ranch
Moundridge
Dick Gehring
Anna
Cary Dysart
Bluehawk Adams
Betsy Dysart
Kansas Muzzleloading Association
North America
Ottawa