In this Through the Gates update, Dan breaks down the latest in Colorado’s wildlife politics—from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission meeting and fur-bearer regulations to the future of bison, wolverine and beaver management.He shares why science-based wildlife management matters more than ever and exposes how emotion-driven policy threatens the North American Model of Conservation. We're pulling excerpts from Colorado's Wildlife Story, a book encompassing the first 100 years of responsible wildlife management to truly shed light on the adaptivity and successes of science-based management.Dan also discusses the new Women of Conservation Calendar, a celebration of the women who helped defend hunting rights in Colorado, and calls on every hunter, rancher, and conservationist to stay engaged as critical decisions unfold at the state capitol.đŸ‘‰ Learn how policy, biology, and boots-on-the-ground experience intersect in the ongoing battle to keep wildlife management in the hands of experts—not politics.#ColoradoWildlife #SaveTheHunt #ScienceBasedManagement #WolvesInColorado #ConservationđŸ”— Join the movement: SaveTheHuntColorado.comCelebrate 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=viewallSend 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/
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Ep. 67 - The Politics of Wildlife
In this episode of Through the Gates, host Dan Gates sits down with his counterpart in the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project , Gaspar Perricone, to peel the curtain on the intricacies of wildlife policies. This episode provides valuable insight into the process and procedures of wildlife policy making from the commission through the legislature and ballot initiatives. Get educated on the process, strategy and opportunity to join the fight to Save the Hunt against ideologies and misinformation threatening science-based management and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. These Two Individuals are likely the most recognized and engaged Sportsmen in the state of Colorado when it comes to Hunting , Fishing, Wildlife Management and are the Voices and Leaders of shaking the branches to continue to Save the Hunt .This is a must-listen for anyone who believes that wildlife decisions should be guided by science, not politics — and who wants to protect the traditions and systems that sustain our wildlife, our lands, and our way of life.đŸ‘‰ Subscribe to stay informed and join the movement for responsible, science-based management.đŸ”— Learn more: SaveTheHuntColorado.comCelebrate 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=viewallSend 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/
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Ep. 66 - Story of the Fur Trade
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmt7lFtTKh0&list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD&index=1Join Dan Gates on this unique episode of Through the Gates Podcast as he visits the Museum of the Fur Trade. Dan is joined by museum Director NaKaya Fester who discusses the story of the museum, history of the fur trade and how modern fur trade contributes to responsible wildlife management and use of natural resources. 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=viewallđŸ”— Learn more about the museum at - https://www.furtrade.org/ - and be sure to stay involved with https://savethehuntcolorado.comSTREAM TO SHOW -https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcDhttps://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comSend 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/
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Ep. 65 - First and Foremost
First and Foremost Mike Sells is a trapper and we're lucky to be able to share his life story from running away from home, learning how to trap, becoming an influence in the industry all while balancing his job as a game warden. His story spans decades of dedication to wildlife management, trapping traditions, and defending the North American Model against extremist agendas.Hear firsthand stories from the field—finding the passion, managing wildlife populations with science, developing calls and tactics, and witnessing the changing landscape of conservation policy. From working boots-on-the-ground to facing political battles against anti-hunting organizations, this conversation sheds light on the reality of managing wildlife.Whether you’re a hunter, angler, trapper, or conservation-minded citizen, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.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=viewallđŸ”— Learn more and get involved: https://savethehuntcolorado.comSend 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/
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Ep. 64 - The Urban Rural Divide
In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Caitlyn Taussig to dig deep into the crossroads of agriculture, wildlife management and ever growing Urban/Rural Divide. Dan and Caitlyn discuss how it’s impacting rural communities, ranching families, and the future of wildlife management. We explore the growing urban–rural divide, misunderstandings between Front Range residents and Western Slope producers, and why knowing where your food comes from is more important than ever.From real on-the-ground experiences with predators to thoughtful conversations about community, policy, and conservation, this episode bridges the gap between two worlds. Whether you're a rancher, a hunter, or someone who simply cares about responsible wildlife management and local food systems, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.đŸ”— Learn more and get involved: https://savethehuntcolorado.comSend 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/
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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