Ep. 108 - Jason Matzinger: The Filmmaker Changing How America Sees Hunting

For decades, outdoor television has focused on the hunt. Jason Matzinger has spent his career telling the story behind it.In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with the creator of Into High Country and one of conservation's most respected filmmakers to explore why hunting is about far more than the harvest. Jason explains how storytelling can bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters by showcasing the science, stewardship, and wildlife conservation that make the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation the most successful conservation system in the world.From his groundbreaking documentaries with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Boone & Crockett Club to his upcoming documentary on grizzly bear recovery, Jason shares why he believes conservation—not trophies—should always be the hero of the story.We discuss:• Why modern hunting media often misses the bigger conservation message• How film can reach audiences outside the hunting community• The truth about "trophy hunting" and selective wildlife management• The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation• Why grizzly bears should be managed through science—not politics• The role hunters play in funding wildlife conservation• The future of conservation storytellingIf you've ever wondered how hunting became North America's greatest conservation success story—or how we can better communicate that story to the public—this is an episode you won't want to miss.Subscribe for more conversations protecting hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and the future of conservation.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