Through the Gates

• Ep. 76 - The Fabric of Saskatchewan

  In this special international episode of Through the Gates, Dan sits down in remote Porcupine Plains, Saskatchewan with Bryon Patchin, owner of Piwie Lake Outfitters and a lifelong trapper, guide, fur buyer, and outdoorsman.Bryon shares a rare inside look at what it means to truly live off the land—from 40 years of trapping, guiding whitetail and black bear hunters, and buying furs across some of the most remote regions in Canada. He explains how Indigenous trappers survive without roads, how registered traplines work, the challenges of fluctuating fur prices, and the realities of predator–prey cycles, wolf pressure, and habitat conditions.This episode highlights the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, sustainable use, and the deep cultural connection rural Canadians have with wildlife management. It also draws important parallels to the challenges U.S. sportsmen face with misinformation, anti-hunting activism, and the growing disconnect between urban emotionalism and real conservation.If you care about hunting, trapping, land-based heritage, or understanding where your wildlife conservation dollars go—this is a must-listen.Listen, share, 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 managementSend 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/

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• Ep. 75 - The War on Hunting: Wolves, Beavers and Eminent Domain

  Colorado is becoming the nation’s testing ground for aggressive anti-hunting and anti-management efforts — and in this episode, we break down exactly what’s happening, who’s behind the push, and how it threatens the future of wildlife conservation in the West.This conversation in conjunction with Cable Smith's Lone Star Outdoor Show dives deep into the rising political pressure on wildlife policy, ballot-box biology, predator management, wolf reintroduction, misinformation campaigns, rural vs urban value clashes, and the growing movement to eliminate hunting opportunities in Colorado.If you care about hunting, conservation, wildlife science, or the future of outdoor heritage, this is a must-listen episode.✔ How anti-hunting groups are targeting Colorado✔ Why ballot initiatives are becoming the new battleground✔ The real science behind predator management✔ Why hunters are losing ground — and how to fight back✔ What the public doesn’t understand about wildlife agencies✔ How social media shapes false narratives about conservationListen, share, 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 managementCelebrate 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/ https://rusticliving.com/

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• Ep. 74 - Rokcast

  In this powerful joint episode of Through the Gates and Rokcast, Sam Weaver sits down once again with Dan Gates, Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM), to break down the escalating fight for science-based wildlife management in Colorado.Dan explains the behind-the-scenes political pressure, legislative maneuvering, and activist tactics threatening hunting, fishing, agriculture, and wildlife conservation across the West. From the mountain lion hunting ban proposals, to attacks on furbearer management, to the wolf introduction fallout — this is the most in-depth look at what’s REALLY happening in Colorado’s wildlife policy arena.If you care about hunting, conservation, predator management, trapping, houndsmen, wildlife biology, ranching, Western values, or public lands, this episode is required listening. Learn why Colorado has become the national battleground for anti-hunting groups — and what sportsmen and women around the country MUST do to fight back.👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife managementSend 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/

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• Ep. 73 - Meet the Sustainable Craftsman

  In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan sits down with Randy Jackson, founder of Rustic Living / Rustic Log Furniture, to explore how true craftsmanship, sustainable forestry, and Colorado heritage come together in heirloom-quality furniture. Randy shares how a simple Mother’s Day project grew into a decades-long business built on responsibly harvested dead-standing aspen, rigorous quality control, and a deep commitment to reducing waste through long-lasting, handcrafted products.Listeners will discover how sustainably sourced forest products support both healthy ecosystems and local economies, why natural aspen creates timeless rustic pieces, and how Randy’s team works closely with the Forest Service to remove dead timber that would otherwise fuel catastrophic fire risk. You’ll also hear how his passion for design, engineering, and innovation turned Rustic Living into one of Colorado’s most respected furniture makers.If you care about sustainable home goods, handcrafted quality, thoughtful use of natural resources, or Colorado’s tradition of working with the land—this episode is for you.https://rusticliving.com/👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife managementCelebrate 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/ https://rusticliving.com/

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• Ep. 72 - Our Churchill Moment

  In this urgent episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with special guest Swartout to break down why Colorado is entering its “Dunkirk moment” in the battle to defend the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Just as Winston Churchill rallied a nation to protect its future, hunters, ranchers, biologists, and Colorado citizens must now stand together against political pressure, misinformation, and agenda-driven attacks on hunting and science-based management.This conversation lays out what’s at stake:• The growing disconnect between urban political forces and rural working landscapes• Threats to predator management, wildlife funding, and the hunting tradition• Why ballot-box biology has become the greatest danger to wildlife conservation• What every Coloradan can do right now to defend science, conservation, and our hunting heritageIf you care about wildlife, responsible management, and protecting access for future generations, this is an episode you cannot miss. This is our Dunkirk. This is the moment we choose whether to fight — or lose what has protected wildlife for over a century.👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife managementSend 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/

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