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Through the Gates

Dan Gates - Save the Hunt
North American Model Of Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Management
Colorado
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Hunting
Proposition 127
Wildlife Conservation
Wolves
Conservation
Proposition 114
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
Stealthhunter Gear
Mountain Lions
Trapping
Colorado General Assembly
Furbearers
Fishing
Wild Sheep Foundation
Coloradans For Responsible Wildlife Management
Hunting Blinds

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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***This episode was recorded with GoHunt in late May. While much of conversation is relevant and educational, some edits were made to remove content out of date. ***

Colorado is at a crossroads.

For the first time, Colorado has the opportunity to b... more

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Colorado's wildlife management is at a crossroads.

In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates breaks down one of the most consequential Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings in recent memory and explains why sportsmen, anglers, conser... more

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For decades, outdoor television has focused on the hunt. Jason Matzinger has spent his career telling the story behind it.

In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with the creator of Into High Country and one of conservation's most respect... more

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What happens when wildlife policy is driven by politics instead of science?

In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates joins the Wild Sheep Foundation's Sheep Fever Podcast for one of the most important conversations happening in conservation t... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Matzinger
Film producer, conservation advocate, and host of Into High Country; long-time hunter and storyteller
CRWM (Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management)
Episode: Ep. 108 - Jason Matzinger: The Filmmaker Changing How America Sees Hunting
Becky Niemiec
CSU professor; Associate Professor in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources; Director of CSU Animal Policy Center; Co-Director of CSU Center for Human Carnivore Coexistence
Colorado State University
Episode: Ep. 106 - The Web Grows: Polis' Latest Appointee Says Biologists Shouldn't Decide Wildlife Policy
Robbie Kroger
Dr. in Wetland Ecology and founder of the Origins Foundation
Origins Foundation
Episode: Ep. 105 - The Storyteller Fighting for Hunting: Robbie Kroger, Origins & The Future of Conservation
Tom Opre
Founder, Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Episode: Ep. 104 - Telling the Full Story of Conservation ,TOM OPRE, Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Barbara Kirkmeyer
Gubernatorial candidate, Senator
Colorado politics, Republican
Episode: Ep. 103 - Reclaiming Colorado: Barbara Kirkmeyer & Victor Marx on Restoring Colorado Values.
Victor Marx
Gubernatorial candidate
Colorado politics, Republican
Episode: Ep. 103 - Reclaiming Colorado: Barbara Kirkmeyer & Victor Marx on Restoring Colorado Values.
Travis Thompson
Director of Policy and Coalitions, International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR)
International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR)
Episode: Ep. 99 - Colorado’s Constitutional Fight for Hunting & Fishing Rights
Aspen Grady
participant at Mile High Hunting Fish Expo, involved with Women of Conservation calendar
Rocky Mountain Oak Foundation / CRWM
Episode: Ep. 92 - Women of Conservation - The Rising Influence
Laramy Sasquatch Miller
Outfitting business owner, mountain hunter, TV host
LSM Outdoors / Sasquatch Mountain Man
Episode: Ep. 91 - Laramy "Sasquatch" Miller

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Dan Gates
Host/Co-host discussing conservation and policy; expert on wildlife policy and CRWM activities

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Great info

    Dan always has great guest that share valuable information. His knowledge and expertise of all the hunting issues is impressive. Thanks Dan for all that you do for the hunting community.

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    United Statesa year ago

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Shows strong advocacy tone; great for sponsors aligned with conservation and hunting.
Listeners appreciate the clarity on complex wildlife policy issues.
Dan consistently brings on guests who share valuable, actionable hunting and policy insights.

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Ep. 101 - Unpacking Colorado Wildlife Politics w/Cliff Gray
Q: What is the constitutional right to hunt and fish, and what would it change in Colorado?
It would codify a constitutional right to hunting and fishing and establish science-based wildlife management as a framework, while still allowing regulation by the state for public safety and conservation; it would harden the ability of hunters to participate in managing populations and limit piecemeal policy changes.
Ep. 104 - Telling the Full Story of Conservation ,TOM OPRE, Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Q: What can everyday sportsmen and conservation-minded individuals do to help spread the message?
Spread information through social media, share educational films with schools and local media, and engage their communities by talking about conservation, which helps broaden support beyond just the hunting community.
Ep. 104 - Telling the Full Story of Conservation ,TOM OPRE, Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Q: Give me a snapshot of what the Shepherds of Wildlife Society aims to achieve and how that translates into everyday conservation work.
The Society seeks to restore the true meaning of conservation by advancing a model rooted in science, sustainable use, and responsible human stewardship, using cinematic storytelling to reconnect modern society with wildlife, land, and communities that depend on them.
Ep. 97 - A United Purpose: The Battle for Wildlife & the Healing Power of the Outdoors
Q: Why is ballot-box biology considered dangerous to wildlife management?
Because it shifts decision-making from scientists and agencies to public opinion, potentially compromising data-driven management and long-term ecological health.
Ep. 89 - When Wildlife Commissions Stop Listening
Q: What were the main concerns the team had about the commission's handling of the fur petition?
The team felt the commission prioritized political concerns and procedural issues (like bag limits) over the scientific evidence and data about fur-bearing species, leading to a sense of incompetence and misalignment with CPW's science-based recommendations.

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The program centers on defending the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and promoting science-based wildlife management, with a strong emphasis on hunting, fishing, and outdoor heritage. Across episodes, expect policy battles, constitutional rights debates, and coalition-building aimed at sustaining consumptive-use perspectives, funding for wildlife agencies, and public engagement. A recurring pattern is mobilizing volunteers, donors, and advocacy groups to influence legislation, public meetings, and ballot initiatives, while highlighting practical actions like signature-gathering, raffles, and outreach at industry events. A notable edge is the explicit, ongoing collaboration with conservation and hunting organizations, along wit... more

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