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Through the Gates

Dan Gates - Save the Hunt
North American Model Of Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Management
Colorado
Hunting
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
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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What happens when wildlife policy is driven by emotion instead of science?

In this episode of Through the Gates, Daniel Gates sits down with filmmaker, conservation advocate, and Shepherds of Wildlife Society founder Tom Opre for an in-depth convers... more

In this special election edition of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with Colorado gubernatorial candidates Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and Victor Marx for two in-depth conversations about the future of the Centennial State.

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Colorado may be on the verge of making history.

In Episode 102 of Through the Gates, Dan Gates joins renowned public lands advocate Randy Newberg to discuss Colorado's push for a Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish. After years of fighting ballot ... more

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In this episode of Through the Gates, we're doin a joint released episode with Cliff Gray of "Pursuit with Cliff" to break down Colorado’s proposed Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish initiative and why many hunters, anglers, outfitters, ranchers, ... more

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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
Samantha Miller Brueger
Senior carnivore campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity; associated activist with Cats Aren't Trophies
Center for Biological Diversity; Cats Aren't Trophies
Episode: Ep. 90 - The Spider Web: Exposing the Animal Rights Manipulation Network
Marlon Reis
First gentleman of Colorado; Governor Polis's husband; vegan animal-w rights advocate
Governor of Colorado's office (through husband of the Governor)
Episode: Ep. 90 - The Spider Web: Exposing the Animal Rights Manipulation Network
Doug Chaisson
Executive director of the Fur Institute of Canada, represented as a guest
Fur Institute of Canada
Episode: Ep. 89 - When Wildlife Commissions Stop Listening
Greg Lopez
Candidate for governor of Colorado and former congressman who focuses on wildlife conservation and political reform.
Episode: EP. 86 - A Broken Colorado (ft. Greg Lopez)
Jana Waller Bair
Wildlife conservation advocate and host of Skull Bound
Skull Bound
Episode: Ep. 83 - Be an Influence
Dan Gates
Advocate for wildlife management and conservation in Colorado
Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management
Episode: Ep. 74 - Rokcast

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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 55 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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#116
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#124
New Zealand/Science/Nature

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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.
Ep. 74 - Rokcast
Q: What can hunters do to unite and strengthen their cause against anti-hunting groups?
Hunters should engage with their local communities, educate themselves on the legislative process, and contribute financially to advocacy groups to strengthen their efforts against anti-hunting movements.
Ep. 71 - The Sportsman Rep.
Q: If you had the opportunity to lay out a structure for the next 100 years based on what you consider to be a success from the last 100 years, what do we need to do?
We need to go back to the basics regarding water, habitat, and what has worked in the past.
Ep. 71 - The Sportsman Rep.
Q: What do you think the biggest challenge right now is wildlife related, just wildlife related for this commission?
The biggest challenge is separating policy and scientific representation from a political bend from all sides.

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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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2. Aspen Grady
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7. Greg Lopez
8. Jana Waller Bair

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