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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

  1. 3D AGO

    Ep. 84 - Wild Harvest Matters

    In this episode of Through the Gates, we break down the growing legislative threats facing sportsmen, conservationists, landowners, and everyday Coloradans — and why these battles go far beyond hunting and fishing. From Senate Bill 26-043, which seeks to regulate firearm barrels, to Senate Bill 26-062, targeting rodent control products and pest management, this episode exposes how policy decisions driven by ideology — not science — can directly impact public safety, food security, wildlife management, and personal freedoms. The conversation then shifts to something every person can understand: food. We dive deep into the Wild Harvest Initiative, led by Shane Mahoney and Conservation Visions, and explain why wild food is a critical, renewable resource — not just for hunters and anglers, but for society as a whole. You’ll hear how the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation remains the most successful conservation framework in the world, how hunting and fishing fund billions in conservation, and why disconnecting people from wild food and natural resources threatens both ecosystems and human well-being. This episode connects the dots between: • Wildlife conservation • Sustainable food systems • Public health • Science-based management • And the increasing influence of politics over expertise Whether you hunt, fish, farm, or simply eat — this episode affects you. Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    1h 1m

  2. JAN 27

    Ep. 83 - Be an Influence

    Jana Waller Bair, founder of Skull Bound Chronicles, joins the show to talk about hunting, storytelling, conservation, and what it means to live an unapologetic outdoor life in a world increasingly hostile to hunting traditions. Jana shares her journey into hunting, how Skull Bound Chronicles was built to give hunters a voice, and why authentic storytelling matters more than ever. The conversation explores the challenges women face in the hunting space, the growing cultural divide around hunting, the importance of being educated and engaged, and why science-based conservation must remain the foundation of North American wildlife success. Dan and Jana dive into the pressures coming from anti-hunting activists, the role of social media and censorship, and why hunters must stand firm, educate the public, and engage in policy conversations. From personal experiences in the field to the future of hunting media, this is an honest, thoughtful discussion about protecting wildlife, heritage, and conservation through responsible use. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter, new to the outdoors, or simply interested in conservation and public lands, this episode offers insight into why hunting is not just relevant — it’s essential. Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    1h 40m

  3. JAN 20

    Ep. 82 - They Want to Ban Furbearer Hunting

    The fight over furbearer hunting and trapping is escalating — and most people have no idea what’s actually happening. In this episode of Through the Gates, we expose the growing political push to ban or restrict furbearer hunting, trapping, and wildlife utilization under the guise of “science” and “compassion.” From bobcats and beavers to coyotes and ringtails, activist organizations are using misleading narratives, public pressure, and regulatory creep to undermine science-based wildlife management in Colorado and beyond. We break down: Why predators do not self-regulate near human populations How fur bans quickly turn into total harvest bans What the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission is facing right now Why regulated trapping and hunting actually reduce conflict How conservation funding depends on hunters and trappers If hunting, trapping, conservation funding, or the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation matters to you, this episode explains what’s really at stake — and why staying silent is not an option. 👇 Join the movement defending science-based wildlife management SaveTheHuntColorado.com Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    41 min

  4. JAN 13

    Ep. 81 - Decision Time

    In this urgent episode, Dan Gates lays out the reality of the fight facing hunters, trappers, and science-based wildlife management in Colorado. From the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission to the state legislature and looming ballot initiatives, coordinated anti-hunting extremist efforts are working to dismantle the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Dan breaks down how emotional activism, political pressure, and misinformation are being used to bypass professional biologists, undermine regulated hunting and trapping, and reshape wildlife policy through commission votes, legislation, and ballot-box biology. This episode connects the dots between activist messaging, policy outcomes, and what’s truly at stake for wildlife, rural communities, and conservation funding. If you care about ethical hunting, sustainable wildlife management, and defending conservation decisions rooted in science — not emotion — this episode is a must-listen. Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    41 min

  5. JAN 6

    Ep. 80 - Know Your Enemy

    Dan Gates breaks down and responds directly to public comments from the loudest anti-hunting activists influencing Colorado wildlife policy, including First Gentleman Marlon Reis, Project Coyote representative Mark Surls, and Samantha Miller (Ctr. for Biological Diversity), examining how their rhetoric collides with science-based wildlife management and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Using their own words, Dan examines how emotional activism, misinformation, and ideological pressure are increasingly shaping wildlife decisions — often at the expense of science-based management. The episode highlights how these narratives impact Colorado Parks and Wildlife, public trust, and the future of regulated hunting, trapping, and conservation funding. This is a critical conversation for anyone who cares about wildlife science, transparency, accountability, and keeping conservation decisions in the hands of professionals — not extremists. Listen, share, subscribe and stay informed — the future of wildlife management depends on it. 👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com 👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management 👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife management Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    1h 30m

  6. 12/31/2025

    Ep. 79 - The Furbearer Roadmap

    In our final episode of the year, Dan Gates takes a serious look at what’s coming next for Colorado’s furbearer management as the CPW Commission prepares to debate sweeping changes that could permanently reshape wildlife conservation in our state. We dig into what’s really at stake — from the future of regulated trapping and ethical fur use, to the role furbearers play in healthy ecosystems, to the danger of emotional politics replacing science-based wildlife management. We talk about what these proposals could mean for Colorado’s wildlife, ranching communities, working landscapes, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. If you care about science, sustainability, ethical use, and real conservation, this is a conversation you need to hear. Listen, share, subscribe and stay informed — the future of wildlife management depends on it. 👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com 👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management 👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife management Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    39 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    Ep. 78 - Science vs. Politics

    In this episode, Dan updates us on some of the recent news coming from Colorado breaking down the political influence on Colorado wildlife management and the real-world consequences now playing out inside Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The discussion begins with the resignations of Director Jeff Davis and Commissioner Murphy Robinson. Dan explains why these departures matter, what they signal about internal pressure, and how politics are increasingly overriding professional wildlife expertise. From there, the episode dives into beaver management, furbearer policy, and how trapping bans and public perception are reshaping effective conservation tools. Dan also addresses deer population research, declining herd health, and how predator management—or the lack of it—directly impacts big game across Colorado. This conversation ties each issue back to the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, explaining how funding, data-driven decisions, and professional biologists are being sidelined by emotion, ballot initiatives, and political optics. For hunters, conservationists, and anyone who cares about where their food comes from, this episode lays out why Colorado has become ground zero for a national wildlife policy fight. Listen, share, subscribe and stay informed — the future of wildlife management depends on it. 👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com 👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management 👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife management Celebrate the Women of Conservation initiative - Buy your calendar today! https://markitmyway.chipply.com/crwm/product-detail-shell.aspx?pid=18789292&eid=355074&cid=2151159&lastaction=viewall Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    44 min

  8. 12/12/2025

    Ep. 77 - Colorado Gators

    In this unique Through the Gates episode, Dan visits Colorado Gators in the San Luis Valley—one of the most unexpected reptile sanctuaries in the West. Chad Hacking walks us through the history of the farm, how a tilapia operation became an alligator rescue, and why hundreds of gators now thrive in a place better known for snow than swamps. Hear the real story behind reptile rescues, why alligators don’t make good pets, how invasive snakes became a crisis in the South, and what it takes to care for hundreds of crocodilians at 7,500 feet. From reptile behavior to wildlife education, this episode blends conservation, curiosity, and Colorado oddities in a way you won’t forget. Perfect for listeners interested in wildlife sanctuaries, conservation, invasive species, reptiles, and the North American Model. Listen, share, subscribe and stay informed — the future of wildlife management depends on it. Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com - Thank you to our Sponsors - https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ https://rusticliving.com/

    50 min
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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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  • Creator
    Dan Gates - Save the Hunt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
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    © 2026 Through the Gates
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