Kit Karson was born and raised in the mountains of western Montana, where her ancestors lived and are buried. She spent her childhood traipsing around those wild mountains, either on foot or horseback, exploring, fishing, and shooting. It is said she hits what she aims for. To this day she lives in those mountains with her beloved husband and their pets, the wild birds, bunnies, chipmunks, squirrels, and any other creature that wanders across their path.