Wildlife biologist Martin Lowney breaks down the dangerous myth that nature simply balances itself without human management. In this episode of the Salida Gunshop podcast, Adam and Josiah sit down with Martin Lowney to talk predator management, Colorado wildlife policy, CPW, hunting, trapping, ballot-box biology, and the growing gap between wildlife science and public emotion. Martin brings decades of experience in wildlife biology and USDA Wildlife Services, with a background in predator-prey work, livestock protection, waterfowl management, airport wildlife hazards, and state-level wildlife policy. The conversation covers coyotes, wolves, lynx, bobcats, foot traps, e-tagging, harvest data, animal rights organizations, and why public misunderstanding can lead to bad wildlife decisions. Chapters: 0:00 - Opening clip 0:26 - Meet Martin Lowney 1:31 - Wildlife biology background 3:51 - USDA Wildlife Services 5:36 - What is hurting wildlife today 12:23 - Hunters, voting, and Colorado policy 19:38 - The myth that nature balances itself 21:05 - Predator-prey cycles explained 24:54 - Foot traps and public misconceptions 33:07 - Wildlife math, harvest data, and management 37:40 - Colorado e-tagging 42:21 - CPW science vs public doubt 47:48 - Ballot-box biology and emotion 49:03 - Wildlife as a public resource 51:04 - Closing thoughts Subscribe for more conversations on Colorado wildlife, hunting, conservation, public policy, and Second Amendment culture. #ColoradoWildlife #WildlifeBiology #SalidaGunshop #PredatorManagement #ColoradoHunting
