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by Dan Gates - Save the Hunt
Informing the Public on the Benefits of Hunting and Fishing along with the importance of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Responsible Science Based Wildlife Management
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- 5 days ago2h 4m
EP. 116 - Save the Hunt: More than Colorado - Across North America
The fight to protect hunting, fishing, trapping, and science-based wildlife management doesn't stop at the U.S. border.In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with Mark Hall, Executive Director of Wild Origins Canada, in Squamish, British Columbia, for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of hunting and conservation across North America.The conversation explores the growing battles over hunting and wildlife management in Canada, the similarities between Canadian and American conservation fights, and why hunters may need to stop playing defense and start thinking strategically about the next 5-20 years.Mark explains the mission of Wild Origins Canada and the importance of telling the story of how hunting benefits wildlife, communities, families, and conservation. Dan and Mark also discuss the power of documentaries, podcasts, social media, and influential voices in reaching the non-hunting public with a message grounded in wildlife management and sustainable use.The conversation gets into some of the most contentious issues facing hunters and conservationists today, including grizzly bear hunting, wolf management, mountain lions, beavers, trapping, Indigenous rights, land access, public opinion, wildlife science, hunting tourism, conservation funding, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.They also examine why hunters in Canada and the United States may need to start thinking and acting as one North American conservation community.Instead of waiting for the next ballot initiative, lawsuit, campaign, hunting ban, or attack on wildlife management, Mark and Dan discuss building a proactive strategy—developing the messaging, research, relationships, funding, and media infrastructure needed to reach the non-hunting public before the next fight begins.Topics include:• Wild Origins Canada and the mission to tell the truth about hunting• The importance of changing the hunting narrative• Grizzly bear hunting in British Columbia• Colorado's Proposition 127 and lessons for Canada• How wildlife issues cross international borders• Attacks on the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation• Wildlife science, peer review, and competing research• Public opinion polling and social science• Cougar and wolf management• Trapping and predator management• The growing debate over beaver management• Indigenous rights and wildlife management in Canada• Hunting tourism and its economic importance• Conservation funding and philanthropic influence• Why hunters need to support conservation organizations• The role of Joe Rogan, Steve Rinella, Cameron Hanes, Charles Whitwam and other influential voices• Building a proactive North American conservation strategy• Why hunters need to stop fighting as isolated groups• The need for a “meeting of the minds”SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Ep. 115 - South Africa: Hunting is Conservation
Colorado's fight over hunting, wildlife management and the future of conservation continues—and this episode of Through the Gates takes that conversation from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission all the way to the Eastern Cape of South Africa.Dan Gates breaks down the latest Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, including concerns over public comment, commission procedure, stakeholder representation, science-based wildlife management and the push to make major decisions before a new administration takes office.The conversation then shifts to Frontier Safaris in South Africa, where Dan sits down with Barry Birchell to discuss nearly four decades of wildlife conservation, hunting, habitat management and the economics that make wildlife worth conserving.Barry explains how his family built Frontier Safaris from a single ranch in 1987 into a massive operation spanning tens of thousands of acres, and why hunting has played such an important role in keeping that land in wildlife production rather than returning it to traditional cattle, sheep and goat ranching.The discussion covers the relationship between hunting and conservation, photographic safaris, predator management, wildlife populations, sustainable harvest, genetics, local employment, meat utilization and the economic realities of managing wildlife in Africa.Barry also explains the philosophy behind the phrase "if it pays, it stays" and why he believes hunters have played a critical role in the remarkable growth of wildlife populations in South Africa.Back in Colorado, the episode returns to the fight over the constitutional right to hunt and fish, including Amendment 83 and the growing debate over who should make wildlife management decisions: politicians and activists, or professional wildlife managers and scientists.If you care about hunting, fishing, public lands, wildlife conservation, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, or the future of our outdoor heritage, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Watch. Listen. Educate yourself. Then make up your own mind.SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m
- 2 weeks ago1h 28m
Ep. 114 - HOWL for Wildlife
What happens when a ballot initiative goes far beyond hunting and fishing?In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with Charles Whitwam of Howl for Wildlife for a wide-ranging conversation about the growing national fight over hunting, fishing, agriculture, wildlife management, and the future of conservation.The conversation begins with the history of the partnership between Howl for Wildlife, Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project, Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, and other conservation organizations before diving into some of the biggest issues facing hunters and wildlife advocates today.A major focus is Oregon IP 28, an initiative discussed in the episode as potentially affecting hunting, fishing, animal breeding, ranching, farming, livestock production, and locally sourced food. Charles explains why he believes IP 28 represents more than a single ballot measure—and why the larger issue is the growing disconnect between people who participate in these activities and people who have never experienced them firsthand.The discussion also covers Charles' upcoming documentary on IP 28, the people and communities he plans to interview in Oregon, and the importance of telling the human stories behind hunting, farming, fishing, ranching, and food production.From there, Dan and Charles turn their attention to Colorado Initiative 302 and the proposed constitutional right to hunt and fish, discussing what the language actually says, the role of science-based wildlife management, and how supporters believe the measure could provide a constitutional framework while preserving the state's ability to regulate hunting and fishing.They also discuss:The history of Howl for Wildlife and its role as a "force multiplier"The fight over mountain lions and Colorado Senate Bill 31Proposition 127 and Colorado's battle over mountain lion huntingThe controversy surrounding Catalina Island mule deerThe importance of food, farming and local food productionWhy hunters need to communicate more effectively with non-huntersThe growing movement to establish constitutional rights to hunt and fishColorado's role in that broader Western movementOne of the central themes of the conversation is that the future of hunting and wildlife management won't be determined solely by hunters. It will also depend on whether people who don't hunt understand how wildlife is managed, where their food comes from, and why science-based conservation exists in the first place. Charles specifically discusses conversations with people who have little or no connection to hunting and how those conversations can change perceptions.The episode closes with a discussion about leadership, cooperation among conservation organizations, and the idea that protecting hunting and fishing rights is becoming a broader movement across the American West.SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m
- 3 weeks ago2h 22m
Ep. 113 - Women Hunt: Changing the Face of Conservation
Women are becoming one of the most important voices in hunting, conservation, and the outdoors — and in this episode of Through the Gates, we explore why.Dan Gates sits down with Renée Thornton, founder and chair of the Wild Sheep Foundation's Women Hunt program, and Rachel Ahtila, professional guide and longtime Women Hunt advocate, for an in-depth conversation about getting more women into hunting, breaking down barriers, mentorship, conservation education, and the role women can play in defending the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.The conversation goes far beyond simply getting women into the field.Renée and Rachel explain how Women Hunt evolved from an idea into a growing program providing skills training, mentorship, hunting opportunities, community, conservation education, and support for women at every stage of their hunting journey.They also discuss the challenges women still encounter entering a traditionally male-dominated hunting community, the importance of representation, the evolution of women's hunting gear, the power of social media, and why the hunting community needs to reach beyond its traditional echo chamber.The episode also explores how hunting can become a gateway to conservation, food sovereignty, outdoor education, family traditions, and advocacy — and why women may be uniquely positioned to communicate those ideas to people who don't traditionally identify as hunters.Then, in the second half of the episode, Dan talks with Dana Dykema, host of the Women Hunt IGNITE Podcast, about her own journey from having virtually no connection to hunting to becoming a hunter, conservation advocate, podcast host, and voice for the hunting community.Dana shares her experience at the Women Hunt Field to Fork program, learning to shoot, harvesting her first animal, navigating hunting as a mother of four, exploring fishing and other outdoor pursuits, and discovering the larger conservation community.They also discuss why sharing the real story of hunting — where food comes from, how hunting funds conservation, and why sustainable use matters — may be one of the most important challenges facing hunters today.In This EpisodeWomen Hunt and the Wild Sheep FoundationHow Renée Thornton got into huntingRachel Ahtila's career as a professional guideBreaking down barriers for women in huntingThe evolution of women's hunting gearHunting mentorship and educationField to Fork huntingWomen as conservation advocatesReaching beyond the hunting communitySocial media and conservation messagingThe Women of Conservation initiativeOvercoming fear of firearms and harvesting an animalThe emotional side of learning to huntHunting as a source of food and connectionDana Dykema's journey into huntingThe IGNITE PodcastHunting and fishing in British ColumbiaWhy the hunting community needs more voicesSUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petitionDonate to CRWMLearn moreFacebook facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoInstagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m
- Aug 18, 20261h 23m
Ep. 112 - Common Ground: Ryan Callaghan on Building Conservation Coalitions
Ryan Callaghan—known to millions through MeatEater and now President & CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers—joins Daniel Gates for one of the most important conservation conversations of the year.From his beginnings as a Montana hunting guide and First Lite employee to helping build MeatEater and now leading one of North America's largest conservation organizations, Ryan explains why protecting hunting, fishing, public lands, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation requires more than buying a hunting license—it requires action.Together, Ryan and Dan discuss:• Ryan's journey from guide to conservation leader• Behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of MeatEater• Why coalition building is the future of conservation• Public lands, access, and the biggest threats facing hunters today• Oregon's IP 28 and what it could mean nationwide• Colorado's Constitutional Right to Hunt & Fish initiative• How hunters, anglers, ranchers, agriculture, recreation groups, and public land users can work together instead of being divided• Why advocacy matters just as much as time spent in the fieldIf you care about hunting, fishing, conservation, wildlife management, public lands, or the future of the outdoors, this is an episode you don't want to miss.SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m00:00 Introduction & Mission to Save the Hunt00:43 Meet Ryan Callaghan01:32 Ryan's Background & Growing Up in Montana04:00 Building First Lite & Early Conservation Work07:00 Joining MeatEater & Leading Backcountry Hunters & Anglers09:20 New Fatherhood & Life Updates10:35 How Ryan Ended Up at MeatEater18:30 From Outdoor Jobs to Conservation Leadership23:45 Why Hunting Advocacy Matters25:45 Coalition Building Over Division28:10 Lessons from Ranching Communities32:40 Why Hunters Must Stop Fighting Each Other33:20 Public Lands & Responsible Recreation37:15 Politics vs. Policy40:05 Supporting Businesses that Support Hunting41:40 Conservation, Agriculture & Finding Common Ground45:30 Responsible Resource Development50:45 Oregon IP 28 Explained57:30 Colorado's Right to Hunt & Fish Movement1:03:30 Why Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers?1:06:20 Building Stronger Conservation Coalitions1:12:20 Volunteerism & Stewardship1:15:40 Reaching Non-Hunters Through Conservation1:17:45 Why Wildlife Management Shouldn't Be Decided by Emotion1:20:00 Final Thoughts & Call to ActionRyan Callaghan, Dan Gates, MeatEater Podcast, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Daniel Gates, Through the Gates Podcast, public lands, hunting rights, right to hunt and fish, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, conservation, wildlife management, Colorado hunting, Oregon IP 28, hunting advocacy, fishing rights, public land access, hunters united, wildlife conservation, hunting podcast, outdoor podcast, science-based wildlife management.
- Aug 11, 20261h 8m
Ep. 111 - Will Primos: A Conservation Calling
What does it take to build one of the most recognizable brands in hunting while becoming one of the strongest voices for wildlife conservation?In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with legendary hunter, entrepreneur, conservationist, and Primos Hunting founder Will Primos for one of the most personal and insightful interviews he's ever given.Will shares the incredible story behind building Primos Hunting from a garage startup into one of the biggest names in the outdoor industry. He discusses the evolution of game calls, hunting videos, elk calling, turkey hunting, business leadership, and how timing, innovation, and authenticity changed hunting forever.More importantly, Will explains why science-based wildlife management, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and educating the non-hunting public are more important today than ever before.In this episode:• The incredible story behind founding Primos Hunting• Building a hunting company from a garage• How VHS tapes revolutionized hunting education• Why authenticity built one of hunting's biggest brands• The evolution of turkey, deer and elk calling• Product innovation inside Primos• Entrepreneurship lessons from growing a national company• The importance of habitat conservation• Why science—not emotion—must guide wildlife management• Educating non-hunters about conservationIf you believe in conserving wildlife through science-based management, responsible hunting, and protecting the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, be sure to subscribe and join us for future episodes.SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.mCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction00:44 Meet Will Primos01:39 Growing up and early influences06:57 Starting Primos Hunting in a garage09:58 Audio cassettes that changed hunting11:42 The birth of hunting videos17:06 Timing, innovation & entrepreneurship18:02 Conservation begins with education20:31 Building the Primos brand22:00 Expanding beyond turkey calls27:58 Product innovation & Trigger Stick37:50 Conservation becomes the mission42:58 Teaching the next generation48:59 Ballot box biology & public education53:24 Challenges facing hunting today56:10 Why everyone impacts wildlife habitat1:00:51 Future hunting plans & favorite adventures1:05:03 Final thoughts from Will Primos1:06:03 Colorado Outfitters Association1:06:50 Mintern Anglers1:07:07 Rustic Living1:08:09 OutroKeywordsWill Primos, Primos Hunting, hunting podcast, Dan Gates, elk hunting, turkey hunting, deer hunting, wildlife conservation, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, science-based wildlife management, conservation podcast, elk calling, turkey calls, hunting industry, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Colorado hunting, hunting heritage, wildlife management, public lands
- Aug 4, 20261h 23m
Ep. 110 - The Biggest Threat to Hunting in Colorado (And How We Stop It)
***This episode was recorded with GoHunt in late May. While much of conversation is relevant and educational, some edits were made to remove content out of date. *** Colorado is at a crossroads.For the first time, Colorado has the opportunity to become the 25th state to protect the constitutional right to hunt and fish, creating another layer of defense for science-based wildlife management and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.In this episode of Through the Gates, Sean Ender sits down with Dan Gates, President of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM), to break down what this proposed constitutional amendment actually does, why it's needed, and what sportsmen and women—both inside and outside Colorado—need to understand.The conversation goes far beyond a ballot measure.Dan explains how Colorado became ground zero for wildlife policy battles, why anti-hunting organizations continue returning after every defeat, how the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission influences the future of hunting, and why educating the public may be the most important conservation effort of our generation.Whether you're a hunter, angler, conservationist, landowner, or simply care about science-based wildlife management, this conversation explains what's happening in Colorado—and why it could influence wildlife policy across the country.If you value responsible hunting, fishing, public lands, and the future of conservation, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.
- Jul 28, 202658 min
Ep. 109 - Colorado's Wildlife Is at a Tipping Point | What Really Happened at the CPW Commission
Colorado's wildlife management is at a crossroads.In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates breaks down one of the most consequential Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings in recent memory and explains why sportsmen, anglers, conservationists, landowners, and anyone who values science-based wildlife management should be paying attention.From controversial furbearer bag limit decisions to growing concerns about politics overriding wildlife science, this episode explains what happened during the July Commission meeting, why those decisions matter, and how they connect to Colorado's proposed Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish (Initiative 302).Dan discusses:• The recent CPW Commission decisions on furbearer regulations• Why science-based wildlife management is under increasing pressure• The role of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation• Why the constitutional amendment does not remove management authority from Colorado Parks and Wildlife• The dangers of ballot-box biology• Why hunters and anglers need to become more engaged before future wildlife decisions are madeWhether you're a hunter, angler, wildlife professional, or simply someone who believes wildlife should be managed using science instead of emotion or politics, this conversation provides important context for the future of conservation in Colorado.If you enjoy the podcast, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help spread the message.SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m
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