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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Ep. 71 - The Sportsman Rep.
Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commissioner Murphy Robinson joins Through the Gates for the most transparent, engaging, and wide-ranging interview he’s ever given. Murphy opens up about his lifelong love of fishing and hunting, how he unexpectedly ended up on the CPW Commission, what it’s like navigating political pressure, and his mission to keep wildlife management science-based, ethical, and accessible for future generations.Murphy dives deep into the realities of modern wildlife policy — the growing urban-rural divide, how politics threatens responsible conservation, the impact of ballot-box biology, and why both hunters and non-hunters need to understand the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. He also shares personal stories about raising his kids in the outdoors, learning to hunt on his own, building trust with advocates and critics, and hosting “Hunter & Angler Happy Hours” across Colorado.If you care about Colorado wildlife, CPW decisions, hunting access, conservation funding, or keeping politics out of wildlife management, this is an episode you cannot miss.👉 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/
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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