Forum: Lost Stories

I read it here, probably before 2000. He was a blacksmith, I believe he was a loner. A young woman became involved (of course). I think a dog, but not sure on that. He went buffalo hunting in the fall and filled the freezer. It was a happy ending story.
Thank you for any help.

I remember the story, but not the name. I have some digging to do.

Zoe-she wolf by uncle Jim