Ep. 40 - Through the Gates - The Fight for Conservation & 2A
Salida Gunshop | Wildlife, Gun Laws & the Fight to Save Colorado ConservationIn this joint episode with the Salida Gunshop, Dan Gates sits down with Adam Nelson and Josiah Nierman to break down the threat of Initiative 98—and why it's a direct attack on Colorado Parks & Wildlife. We also dive into the state's fast-evolving gun laws and how new regulations are hammering FFLs, retailers, and Second Amendment rights.TOPICS COVERED: ✅ The truth about Initiative 98 and defunding CPW ✅ How anti-hunting groups are playing long-ball politics ✅ What’s really happening with Colorado’s new gun laws ✅ Why Pittman-Robertson funds matter more than ever ✅ How just 48 hours a year from hunters could change everythingThis is a must-watch for anyone who cares about hunting, public lands, gun rights, or the future of conservation in Colorado.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that defend our wildlife, rights, and way of life.#Initiative98 #ColoradoHunting #DanGates #GunLawsColorado #ConservationCrisis #CPW #SecondAmendment #BallotBattle #WildlifeManagement #ThroughTheGatesPodcastSend us a text STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/
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URGENT UPDATE - PUBLIC LAND SALE
🔥 URGENT: Congress Is Trying to Sell Off YOUR Public Lands | What You Need to Know NOWIn this special Through the Gates update, producer Sean Ender and guest Ryan Bronson (Dir. of Government Affairs, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) break down a fast-moving threat in the U.S. Senate: a hidden provision in the federal reconciliation bill that would mandate the sale of 2–3 million acres of prime public land across 11 western states.This isn’t just politics—it’s a direct threat to wildlife habitat, public access, and the North American Model of Conservation.🎯 What We Cover:The truth behind the public lands sell-off in CongressWhy this isn’t “excess land”—it’s core hunting territoryWhat’s next after the Senate parliamentarian rulingHow sportsmen and women are already turning the tideWho’s leading the charge to keep public lands public⚠️ Call to Action: Contact your Senators and Representatives. Demand that Congress remove public land sales from the reconciliation bill.If we don’t speak up now, the places we hunt, hike, and pass on to the next generation could be gone—sold off quietly behind closed doors.🔔 Subscribe and stay alert. This fight is far from over.#PublicLands #SaveTheHunt #ThroughTheGatesPodcast #RMEF #ConservationCrisis #ReconciliationBill #RyanBronson #ColoradoHunting #KeepItPublicSend us a text STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/
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Ep. 39 - Through the Gates - Ovis Wildlife
In this special edition of Through the Gates, we sit down with Doug Barnes, a master taxidermist, lifelong sportsman, and conservation advocate based in Penrose, Colorado. Doug shares his journey from apprentice to award-winning artist, and explains how taxidermy is not just art—it’s a form of reverence for wildlife, rooted in the North American model of conservation.Doug opens up about the evolution of taxidermy, the unseen impacts of predator management, and why hunters play a critical role in sustaining wildlife populations. From mounting bighorn sheep to speaking out against misinformation around hunting, Doug’s perspective is both deeply personal and widely relevant.🔥 In this episode:- How taxidermy honors animals and inspires conservation- The ripple effect of predator overpopulation on deer and elk herds- What most people misunderstand about hunters and “trophy” hunting- The truth about tags, success rates, and wildlife management- Why political efforts like Proposition 127 threaten more than just huntingWhether you're a hunter, wildlife advocate, or curious about the role of artistry in conservation, this episode offers authentic insight you won’t hear anywhere else.🎧 Tune in now and rediscover what it really means to Save the Hunt.Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/
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Ep. 38 - Save the Hunt - Hijacking Conservation: What Initiative 98 Really Means
In this urgent episode of Through the Gates, we break down the truth behind Initiative 98—a new ballot proposal that could dismantle Colorado Parks & Wildlife, strip science-based wildlife management from professionals, and hand authority to unelected special-interest commissions. From the false promises of conservation to the erosion of private property rights, Dan Gates dives deep into how this initiative threatens hunting, agriculture, and land use in Colorado.🎯 Key Topics:-What Initiative 98 really proposes-Why hunters, ranchers, and conservationists should be alarmed-The truth about the “Wildlife Corridors Act”-How Initiative 98 would override CPW and the North American Model-Action steps to protect Colorado’s wildlife future🔥 If you care about hunting rights, public land access, wildlife conservation, or private property freedoms—this is a must-listen. STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/
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Ep. 37 - Through the Gates - Life of an Outfitter
In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Mark Turner—lifelong Idaho Springs resident, traditional bowhunter, and outfitter behind Rocky Mountain Big Game Adventures. Mark shares his deep-rooted hunting heritage, how he helps hunters pursue bighorn sheep, goats, and moose, and why conservation and political engagement matter now more than ever.Topics:- Colorado big game hunting- Traditional bowhunting evolution- Proposition 127 & hunter rights- The future of wildlife management🔔 Subscribe for more hunting and conservation conversations. STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/Send us a text STREAM TO SHOW -https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast- Thank you to our Sponsors -https://davistent.com/https://minturnanglers.com/https://salidagunshop.com/
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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