In this joint release episode of Through the Gates, Heidi Stout of From the Ashes sits down with Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management to break down the growing fight over hunting, conservation, and wildlife policy in Colorado and across the West.

From the dangers of “ballot box biology” to the push for a constitutional right to hunt and fish, this conversation dives deep into the real issues impacting sportsmen, conservationists, and everyday citizens. Learn how the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation works, why science-based management matters, and what’s at stake if public opinion overrides biology.

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The rise of wildlife activism and its influence on policy
Why education and communication are critical for the hunting community
The importance of coalition-building and grassroots involvement
How YOU can get involved and make a difference

Whether you hunt, fish, recreate outdoors, or simply care about wildlife, this is a must-listen conversation about the future of conservation in America.

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Is hunting under attack in Colorado? What does Initiative 302 mean for the future of wildlife management? In this episode of Through the Gates, we break down the political battles shaping conservation, the controversy over Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission appointments, legislative wins and threats, and why the constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish may be one of the most important ballot initiatives in decades.

From defeating anti-management legislation to discussing science-based wildlife conservation, sportsmen advocacy, and the growing influence of animal-rights activism, this episode covers the front lines of Colorado conservation policy.

If you care about hunting rights, wildlife conservation, public lands, ballot initiatives, predator management, Colorado politics, or the North American Model, this is an episode you need to hear.

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Colorado’s wildlife politics are reaching a breaking point. In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates breaks down the latest Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission meeting, the growing battle over hunting rights, wolf management, fur ban proposals, Second Amendment restrictions, and the political fight shaping the future of conservation in Colorado.

This episode dives deep into the appointment of new CPW leadership, the controversy surrounding wildlife commissioner Jay Tuchton, concerns over anti-hunting influence inside Colorado Parks & Wildlife, and why sportsmen, ranchers, counties, and conservationists are mobilizing to defend science-based wildlife management.

Daniel also covers:

• Colorado Senate Bill 003 firearm restrictions
• Wolf reintroduction and predator management
• The future of hunting and trapping in Colorado
• Proposition 127 fallout
• Constitutional right to hunt & fish efforts
• The “Circle the Wagons” coalition event in Grand Junction
• The growing divide between sportsmen and political activists
• SCI Colorado raffle opportunities benefiting conservation advocacy

If you care about hunting, fishing, conservation, wildlife policy, rural Colorado, or the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation — this is an episode you cannot miss.

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Dan Gates gives an update to happenings with the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management including legislation that impacts hunting, conservation and science based wildlife management and events we'd love to see you at like the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo and Sportsmen's Day at the Capitol on April 25th. Stay the course and together we can Save the Hunt!

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In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with @Laramysasquatchmiller at the Mile High Hunting Expo in Denver, Colorado to break down the growing battle over wildlife management, hunting rights, and political influence in the West.

From wolf reintroduction to trapping bans, ballot initiatives, and the increasing role of emotion-driven policy, this conversation dives deep into the real threats facing the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.

Laramy shares firsthand experience as an outfitter, hunter, and conservationist—highlighting how rapidly Colorado has changed, why science-based wildlife management is being challenged, and what sportsmen must do to protect the future of hunting.

This is a must-listen for hunters, outdoorsmen, conservation advocates, and anyone concerned about the future of wildlife policy in America.

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Colorado wolf reintroduction & its consequences
The decline of science-based wildlife management
Trapping bans and anti-hunting legislation
The role of politics in wildlife decisions
Why hunters must engage in the fight
The future of conservation in the West

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World Champion Bull Rider Kody Lostroh joins the show to talk bull riding, hunting with hounds and mountain lion conservation through science. What more could you want! After his career as a bull rider ended, Kody found a new passion as a houndsman and has since become the Vice President for United Houndsmen of Colorado. Kody talks about the lifestyle and the support that houndsmen provide for science and research to prevent human conflicts with lions. Spoiler alert: hounds work!

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While you're out in the woods pursuing your passion, remember that Dan Gates and the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management continue to fight for your ability to do so. Fresh off another Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting Dan recaps much of what took place including the rhetoric of anti-hunters that is being fed through talking points rather than actual knowledge or experience. Political talking points around “ecosystems,” “biodiversity,” and “cruel harvest” are being leveraged to undermine science-based wildlife management without any alternative other than to Just Ban It. From wolves and fur-bearers to new management plans, we break down what happened, why it matters, and what’s coming at the November meeting in Sterling.

We also touch on mountain lion season, fur-bearer studies, beaver management controversies, and why staying informed is critical as activist groups try to influence policy behind the scenes.

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In this episode of Through the Gates, host Dan Gates sits down with Loren Shragg of Good Bull Outdoors/Good Bull Guided to dig into wildlife photography, education about wildlife management and internet censorship. From behind-the-scenes stories of photographing elk, moose, and deer in Rocky Mountain National Park to the political chaos of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction, this episode pulls no punches.

Loren exposes the hidden side of the fight: how animal rights groups use propaganda, how ballot initiatives threaten the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and how the biggest internet platforms are censoring hunting-related content to silence sportsmen and limit conservation voices online.

We also dive into:
- The challenges of guiding and photographing wildlife.
- Why social media algorithms amplify activism but suppress hunting.
- The clash between animal welfare vs. animal rights.
- How hunters and conservationists can organize a “standing army” to push back.

This isn’t just about hunting—it’s about the future of Colorado’s wildlife, rural communities, and outdoor heritage.

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