Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Through the Gates
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| Ep. 68 - The Politics Replacing Wildlife Science | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:28:03 | |
In this Through the Gates update, Dan breaks down the latest in Colorado’s wildlife politics—from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission meeting and fur-bearer regulations to the future of bison, wolverine and beaver management. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 67 - The Politics of Wildlife | 31 Oct 2025 | 01:43:39 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, host Dan Gates sits down with his counterpart in the Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project , Gaspar Perricone, to peel the curtain on the intricacies of wildlife policies. This episode provides valuable insight into the process and procedures of wildlife policy making from the commission through the legislature and ballot initiatives. Get educated on the process, strategy and opportunity to join the fight to Save the Hunt against ideologies and misinformation threatening science-based management and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. These Two Individuals are likely the most recognized and engaged Sportsmen in the state of Colorado when it comes to Hunting , Fishing, Wildlife Management and are the Voices and Leaders of shaking the branches to continue to Save the Hunt . STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 58 - Good Bull Outdoors | 19 Sep 2025 | 02:05:07 | |
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. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 57 - Wolves/Ranchers: Conflict Insights | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:36:38 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Veronica Yovovich, Human-Wildlife Conflict Specialist with CSU Extension, to tackle one of the most pressing issues in Colorado today: the impacts of wolf reintroduction by ballot box biology. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 56 - Balancing Wildlife & Politics | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:47:51 | |
In Episode 56 of Through the Gates, we sit down with Patt Dorsey, former Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) leader and current Regional Director for the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). With decades of experience at the intersection of wildlife biology, policy, and public engagement, Patt shares valuable insight into the challenges of managing Colorado’s wildlife amid political and social pressures. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 55 - Inside Colorado Politics: Jason Mikesell | 05 Sep 2025 | 02:03:39 | |
In Episode 55 of Through the Gates, we sit down with Teller County Sheriff and CO Governor Candidate Jason Mikesell to break down the political forces shaping Colorado’s future. This conversation digs into the reality of ballot-box biology, rural vs. urban divides, and the growing influence of Denver politics on communities across the state. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 54 - Guiding a Changed Landscape | 03 Sep 2025 | 01:49:28 | |
In Episode 54 of Through the Gates, we dive into the challenges and opportunities facing Colorado’s outfitters and guides. From navigating shifting wildlife policies to ensuring fair access for hunters and landowners, this conversation highlights the critical role outfitters play in both conservation and Colorado’s outdoor economy. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 53 - Now they're Banning Fishing | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:28:00 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, host Dan Gates speaks with John Aliss of United Houndsmen of Colorado and Austin Parr of Discount Fishing Tackle about the latest challenges facing hunters, anglers, and conservationists at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 52 - Fred Eichler/Ralph Cianciarulo | 22 Aug 2025 | 01:08:35 | |
After a short update about wolf legislation, beaver and fur bearer working groups and the continued undermining efforts of the anti-hunters we jump back to the 2025 Outdoorsman Days event where Dan had the opportunity to sit downed with Fred Eichler and Ralph Cianciarulo. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 51 - Fur Takers of America | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:41:02 | |
In Episode 51 of Through the Gates, we head to the Furtakers of America Convention in Spencer, Iowa to uncover the challenges hunters, trappers, and conservationists are facing as politics, activism, and ballot-box biology threaten the future of wildlife management. Dan meets with Paul Antczak, Bret Bohn and Ivy O’Guinn - stars of the History Channel series "Mountain Men," as well as Iowa DNR conservation officer Katherine Hoeppner. The guests share stories from the field, and the opportunity they have with their respective roles to educate about the North American Model and the role of sustainable hunting and trapping.
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| Ep. 50 - Through the Gates | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:48:16 | |
Celebrate the first 50 episodes of the Through the Gates podcast with producer Sean Ender as look back at some of our featured guests and their stories of conservation, wildlife management, hunting adventures and more. This compilation celebrates our accomplishments with the show thus far as we look to expand upon the relationships we've built and set ourselves up for success in our ongoing effort to defend the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Save the Hunt. In case you missed some previous episodes, take a step back and listen to the full episodes featured in this compilation! 06:26 - Ep. 3 - Boone and Crockett STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 49 - Through the Gates - Shorty Gorham: In the Arena | 08 Aug 2025 | 02:03:09 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Shorty Gorham, world-renowned PBR bullfighter and proud advocate for science-based wildlife conservation. From 27 years in the arena to the dedicated life of a houndsman, Shorty shares an unfiltered look at his lifestyle, commitment, and the grit behind protecting bull riders and the hunting tradition. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 66 - Story of the Fur Trade | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:42:46 | |
Watch this episode on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmt7lFtTKh0&list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD&index=1 Join Dan Gates on this unique episode of Through the Gates Podcast as he visits the Museum of the Fur Trade. Dan is joined by museum Director NaKaya Fester who discusses the story of the museum, history of the fur trade and how modern fur trade contributes to responsible wildlife management and use of natural resources. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 48 - Through the Gates - Here's those wolves you didn't ask for. | 06 Aug 2025 | 02:18:24 | |
In this emotional and brutally honest episode of Through the Gates, host Dan Gates sits down with Colorado ranchers Nikki Day and Amanda Cerveny as they share what really happened after the Copper Creek Pack of wolves were secretly dropped near their homes in Pitkin County. These aren't activists. These are mothers, wives, and land stewards living with the consequences of ballot box biology, a reintroduction that isn't following the science and leaders who outright lie to the people impacted the most. Hear what state officials didn’t tell them, how their families are coping with fear, loss, and trauma—and why they’re speaking out now. 🛑 If you think this is about wolves, you're missing the point. 🎯 Learn more: https://savethehuntcolorado.com STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 47 - Save the Hunt - Fur Ban Battle | 30 Jul 2025 | 00:20:37 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates delivers a critical update on Colorado’s ongoing wildlife policy battles—including an inside look at the fur bearer working group and the rising influence of animal rights extremists in shaping wildlife regulations. With Amendment 14 already limiting science-based tools for wildlife management, new petitions now threaten to ban the sale and use of all fur-bearing species in Colorado. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 46 - Through the Gates - Defending the North American Model | 25 Jul 2025 | 02:16:27 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates is joined by two veterans of wildlife policy in Colorado—former CPW Commission Chair John Howard and longtime wildlife professional Dean Riggs—for a deep dive into the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. They share decades of field and policy experience to help listeners understand what’s at stake: how ballot initiatives, shifting politics, and public misinformation are threatening science-based wildlife management. If you care about conservation, hunting, public lands, or just want to understand the system behind wildlife decisions in the West—this conversation is for you. 📢 Learn why Colorado’s wildlife is more than just ballot box fodder—it's a legacy of science, sacrifice, and stewardship. 🔔 Subscribe for more on conservation, wildlife policy, and how you can make a difference. 🔗 Download the educational video series: https://f.io/kBZpUsX2 STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 45 - Save the Hunt - The Model | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:29:41 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, we revisit the 7 Tenets of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation—the foundation of science-based wildlife management in the U.S. and Canada. Host Dan Gates breaks down each principle and how they’re being threatened by ballot box biology, misinformation, and political agendas. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 44 - Save the Hunt - Ram Rendezvous | 16 Jul 2025 | 00:17:45 | |
Dan heads to Bozeman, MT for the Ram Rendezvous with Wild Sheep Foundation and Schnee's Boots. He talks conservation, ballot box biology, and what’s coming next for wildlife management. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 43 - Through the Gates - Tales from an Old Timer | 11 Jul 2025 | 01:31:28 | |
On this week's episode of Through the Gates we sit down with lifelong rancher and conservationist Rusty Ross, whose family has been working the same Colorado land since 1904. Rusty shares raw, personal stories of surviving not one but TWO mountain lion attacks, land management, the toll of predator mismanagement, and the impact of ballot-driven wildlife policy on rural families and ranching traditions. We dive into the consequences of wolf reintroduction, rising predator populations, and the growing disconnect between urban voters and those who live with the realities of wildlife every day. From firsthand lion encounters to the collapse of logging and the fight to preserve agricultural heritage, this episode is a must-listen for hunters, landowners, and anyone who believes in science-based wildlife management. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 42 - Save the Hunt - The Anti Agenda | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:26:29 | |
This is the full force of the anti-hunting agenda coming to fruition and it's time to reengage. Host Dan Gates lays out the multi-faceted approach from the anti-hunters that we're facing currently and that will all align - coming to a head this year and next to end hunting. Led by the Polis administration, their agenda aims to dismantle Colorado Parks and Wildlife and all forms of consumptive use through more ballot box biology, eroding 125+ years of science-based wildlife management, stacking the wildlife commission, agenda driven working groups and more. We cannot afford to lose at any level - We showed what was possible by defeating 127, now they need to feel the full force of this community. Step up and get engaged or we will lose hunting forever; we will lose wildlife conservation. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 41 - Through the Gates - Blood on the Range | 02 Jul 2025 | 02:18:12 | |
Inside Colorado's Troubling Wolf Reintroduction: STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 40 - Through the Gates - The Fight for Conservation & 2A | 27 Jun 2025 | 02:08:31 | |
Salida Gunshop | Wildlife, Gun Laws & the Fight to Save Colorado Conservation In this joint episode with the Salida Gunshop, Dan Gates sits down with Adam Nelson and Josiah Nierman to break down the threat of Initiative 98—and why it's a direct attack on Colorado Parks & Wildlife. We also dive into the state's fast-evolving gun laws and how new regulations are hammering FFLs, retailers, and Second Amendment rights. TOPICS COVERED: This is a must-watch for anyone who cares about hunting, public lands, gun rights, or the future of conservation in Colorado. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that defend our wildlife, rights, and way of life. #Initiative98 #ColoradoHunting #DanGates #GunLawsColorado #ConservationCrisis #CPW #SecondAmendment #BallotBattle #WildlifeManagement #ThroughTheGatesPodcast STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| URGENT UPDATE - PUBLIC LAND SALE | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:15:31 | |
🔥 URGENT: Congress Is Trying to Sell Off YOUR Public Lands | What You Need to Know NOW In this special Through the Gates update, producer Sean Ender and guest Ryan Bronson (Dir. of Government Affairs, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) break down a fast-moving threat in the U.S. Senate: a hidden provision in the federal reconciliation bill that would mandate the sale of 2–3 million acres of prime public land across 11 western states. This isn’t just politics—it’s a direct threat to wildlife habitat, public access, and the North American Model of Conservation. 🎯 What We Cover:
⚠️ Call to Action: Contact your Senators and Representatives. Demand that Congress remove public land sales from the reconciliation bill. If we don’t speak up now, the places we hunt, hike, and pass on to the next generation could be gone—sold off quietly behind closed doors. 🔔 Subscribe and stay alert. This fight is far from over. #PublicLands #SaveTheHunt #ThroughTheGatesPodcast #RMEF #ConservationCrisis #ReconciliationBill #RyanBronson #ColoradoHunting #KeepItPublic STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 65 - First and Foremost | 22 Oct 2025 | 01:17:21 | |
First and Foremost Mike Sells is a trapper and we're lucky to be able to share his life story from running away from home, learning how to trap, becoming an influence in the industry all while balancing his job as a game warden. His story spans decades of dedication to wildlife management, trapping traditions, and defending the North American Model against extremist agendas. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 39 - Through the Gates - Ovis Wildlife | 25 Jun 2025 | 02:08:15 | |
In this special edition of Through the Gates, we sit down with Doug Barnes, a master taxidermist, lifelong sportsman, and conservation advocate based in Penrose, Colorado. Doug shares his journey from apprentice to award-winning artist, and explains how taxidermy is not just art—it’s a form of reverence for wildlife, rooted in the North American model of conservation. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 38 - Save the Hunt - Hijacking Conservation: What Initiative 98 Really Means | 18 Jun 2025 | 00:28:27 | |
In this urgent episode of Through the Gates, we break down the truth behind Initiative 98—a new ballot proposal that could dismantle Colorado Parks & Wildlife, strip science-based wildlife management from professionals, and hand authority to unelected special-interest commissions. From the false promises of conservation to the erosion of private property rights, Dan Gates dives deep into how this initiative threatens hunting, agriculture, and land use in Colorado. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 37 - Through the Gates - Life of an Outfitter | 13 Jun 2025 | 02:06:29 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Mark Turner—lifelong Idaho Springs resident, traditional bowhunter, and outfitter behind Rocky Mountain Big Game Adventures. Mark shares his deep-rooted hunting heritage, how he helps hunters pursue bighorn sheep, goats, and moose, and why conservation and political engagement matter now more than ever. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 36 - Save the Hunt - StealthHunter Gear | 11 Jun 2025 | 00:56:18 | |
Brandon Duarte with StealthHunter Gear joins the show to share his thoughts on what it means to be a responsible hunter with the use of gear the assists us in our pursuits. Fair Chase will always be the utmost importance and the gear we use can help us practice, learn, manage wildlife and properties so that we remain ethical, responsible and engaged in the pursuit. All the while the wrong gear in the wrong place with the wrong users can ruin the outdoor experience, no matter what your pursuit - respecting the wildlife, landscape and rules lead to the sustainability of our wilderness. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 35 - Through the Gates - Randy Newberg | 09 Jun 2025 | 01:28:03 | |
On this special episode of Through the Gates we're teaming up with Randy Newberg and his show Hunt Talk Radio. Dan and Randy unpack the monumental effort of defeating Proposition 127 and everything that went into that fight. The effort to Save the Hunt continues as a new wave of animal rights extremists aim to end hunting through backwards legislation and detrimental ballot initiatives. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 34 - Save the Hunt - CRWM Raffle | 04 Jun 2025 | 00:09:54 | |
The fight to Save the Hunt goes on 365 days of the year and we continue to need funding for our efforts at the CPW Commission, Legislature and Ballot. Learn more about what we're doing and how you can support the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management and enter to win either a Gunwerks rifle package or a once in a lifetime elk hunt with Sangre De Cristo Outfitters in Colorado. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 33 - Through the Gates - Jeremiah Wilber (part 2) | 30 May 2025 | 01:04:04 | |
Part two in our discussion with Jeremiah Wilber - a man who embodies the word Elite as former Green Beret, cowboy, outfitter, horse trainer and founder of War Party Movement. Over these two episodes he shares his life experiences in war, adventuring in the Rocky Mountains and dedication to helping Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women through the movement. If you missed part one, go back and learn about Jeremiah's background. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 32 - Through the Gates - Jeremiah Wilber (Part 1) | 28 May 2025 | 01:30:42 | |
We're joined in part one of this two part episode by a man who embodies the word Elite. Jeremiah Wilber is a former Green Beret, cowboy, outfitter, horse trainer and founder of War Party Movement. Over these two episodes he shares his life experiences in war, adventuring in the Rocky Mountains and dedication to helping Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women through the movement. Part two airs Friday. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 31 - Through the Gates - Alaskan Salmon Fisheries | 21 May 2025 | 01:12:50 | |
If you've ever dreamed of salmon fishing in Alaska, this episode is for you. CRWM Board Member Luke Wiedel joins the show, but this time he's wearing his Captain's hat. Luke shares about the lifestyle guiding fishing trips in Alaska as well as the different landscape of rules, regulations and the conservation of these vital fisheries. A fascinating discussion that sheds light on the management of a vital resource. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 30 - Through the Gates - Sam Westfall | 16 May 2025 | 01:17:00 | |
Sam Westfall joins the show to discuss his endeavors with Archery N Motion and the Valor Archery Challenge. A veteran himself, Sam shares how his moving targets and shooting challenge are taking archery events to the next level; especially when it comes to engaging military personnel and outdoor recreation. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 64 - The Urban Rural Divide | 17 Oct 2025 | 01:43:33 | |
In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Caitlyn Taussig to dig deep into the crossroads of agriculture, wildlife management and ever growing Urban/Rural Divide. Dan and Caitlyn discuss how it’s impacting rural communities, ranching families, and the future of wildlife management. We explore the growing urban–rural divide, misunderstandings between Front Range residents and Western Slope producers, and why knowing where your food comes from is more important than ever. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 29 - Save the Hunt - Hometown Hero Outdoors | 14 May 2025 | 00:34:03 | |
We all know what our pursuits in the outdoors provide for our well-being. Hometown Hero Outdoors provides these experiences to those who need and deserve it most - our military veterans and first responders. Dan Gates is joined by Vice President Shaun Olsberg who shares more about the organization, the lives they have impacted and conservation's true benefits for both wildlife and those who pursue it. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 28 - Save the Hunt - Viking Armament | 07 May 2025 | 00:29:51 | |
Returning to you from the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo, Dan Gates is joined by Grant Gillespie of Viking Armament. The two dive into custom firearms, popular ballistics, the ethics of long range hunting (spoilers, it takes practice) and their involvement with the efforts to Save the Hunt in Colorado. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 27 - Through the Gates - Hunt, Lift, Eat. | 02 May 2025 | 00:40:10 | |
Dan is joined at the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo by Luke Cox, co-founder of Hunt Lift Eat. These to rockstars share a conversation about health and fitness, the conservation landscape and the hunting community; how we can organize, message, educate and ultimately Save the Hunt. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 26 - Save the Hunt - Responsible Wildlife Management | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:39:29 | |
From the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo, we welcome two guests to the show for this Save the Hunt update. Chris Jurney with the Colorado Conservation Alliance shares how his organization is working towards a more responsible wolf reintroduction program that will be better for both managers, citizens and the wolves. Later we get an introduction to Colorado Parks & Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Scott Murdoch. CPW manages 961 species of wildlife, just 78 of which are game species. Mr. Murdoch introduces himself, the responsibilities of CPW and the role they play in wildlife biology, management and education. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 25 - Save the Hunt - The Movement w/Wild Strength Podcast | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:56:14 | |
On this special edition episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates is collaborating with Rokcast and Whitney Tramel of the Wild Strength Podcast. Whitney was instrumental in engaging the audience and telling her story and support of science-based wildlife management in the fight against Proposition 127 - The Hunting Ban in Colorado. They discuss the movement that was built, and the efforts beyond ballot box biology including victories in the legislature, commission and beyond. While Prop. 127 was a monumental victory, the effort must continue as the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM) is actively fighting anti-hunting bills and bans that specifically target beaver harvest, take of furbearers and trapping. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 24 - Save the Hunt - Muley Fanatics | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:55:45 | |
Dan Gates was lucky to sit down recently with the founder of Muley Fanatics Josh Coursey. The role of hunters in the sustainable management of wildlife goes beyond biological sciences - these conservationists discuss how vital social and political sciences are for the future of wildlife management and The North American Model. It will take all of us, working together and simply getting engaged. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 23 - Through the Gates - Hunt Together, Fight Together | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:21:10 | |
Dan Gates is joined this week by Dustin Lovell (Ullr's Archery) and Adam Welbon (CRWM Contributor) to discuss the unification of sportsmen spreading across the country and what it will take to ensure hunting and science-based wildlife management win in the future. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 22 - Save the Hunt - Conservation Update w/RMEF & RMBS | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:47:56 | |
We're coming at you from the Mile High Hunt and Fish Expo as we catch up with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society. Dan Gates sits down with these two heralded conservation organizations to discuss what each of these groups are focusing on for wildlife, the conservation landscape, upcoming events and more! Learn more about these groups and consider supporting them as they have been crucial to our Save the Hunt efforts! - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 21 - Through the Gates - The Role of Industry | 09 Apr 2025 | 01:45:16 | |
What is the role of leaders in the hunting industry when it comes to the fight for science-based wildlife management? Will Marquardt of Davis Tent joins the show to discuss just that. Their effort and involvement spans many states as he and Dan Gates discuss the need for state conservation organization, birding, habitat, our community of conservationists and of course, the best canvas wall tents you can find. - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 20 - Through the Gates - Wildlife Services 2.0 | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:49:49 | |
Martin Lowney, retired Wildlife Services biologist is back for a deep dive into the intricacies of wildlife management and interagency collaboration that works for wildlife. We're covering a lot this week including NEPA, wildlife lawsuits, threatened Gunnison Sage Grouse, conflicts with city geese, shorebird restoration with the Nature Conservancy, how Colorado's politicians have disparaged science-based wildlife management and so much more! - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 63 - Just Ban It | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:27:18 | |
Get your calendar today! STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 19 - Save the Hunt - CRWM Update | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:10:19 | |
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! - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 18 - Through the Gates - Extreme Gun Laws | 26 Mar 2025 | 02:12:10 | |
Extremist gun laws that infringe on your constitutional rights are flooding the Colorado legislature turning the Centennial State into California. It's all in the plan to take over the West, take away the 2nd Amendment and end hunting. Adam Nelson from the Salida Gunshop joins the show to discuss Hunting, Conservation, 2A, Concealed Carry, the 72 hour "Cooling Off" period, gun violence statistics, "assault weapons" bans, increased and burdensome taxes and the total erosion of hunting heritage and lawful gun ownership. We're unpacking a lot in this week's episode! - STREAM TO SHOW - STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||
| Ep. 17 - Through the Gates - Western HuntFest | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:48:09 | |
Guy Duplantier with Western HuntFest joins to show and shares his passion for becoming a better sportsmen. While his competition focuses on building educated, responsible and fit-for-the-journey hunters, Guys knows how important advocacy and activism are to sustaining what we all love.
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| Ep. 16 - Through the Gates - Fighting for the Western Lifestyle | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:26:28 | |
Whether it's hunting, rodeo, ranching, cowboy hats - you name it - the western way of life is constantly under attack. Christine Koeppen joins the show after playing a vital role in defeating ballot measures, legislation and commission policies that would impact everything she and her family lives for. Working with Dan Gates and CRWM Christine became a role model for women who hunt, rodeo and ranch - showing that she does have a voice in this fight and her lifestyle is worth fighting for. STREAM TO SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVjalEoOauqM3xLSHrq3FO680x-XriQcD https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://rusticliving.com/ | |||