Through the Gates

Is Colorado's wildlife policy being guided by science—or by ideology? In this episode of Through the Gates , Dan Gates takes an in-depth look at Governor Jared Polis' latest appointment to the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission: Dr. Rebecca Niemiec . Dan examines Dr. Niemiec's published research, public statements, academic work, and professional affiliations, arguing they reveal a consisten...

What happens when a wildlife scientist, filmmaker, conservationist, and hunter decides to change the narrative around hunting? In this episode of Through the Gates , Daniel Gates sits down with Dr. Robbie Kroger, founder of the Origins Foundation (formerly Blood Origins), to discuss the power of storytelling in conservation, the future of hunting advocacy, wildlife documentaries, global conservati...

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 conversation about hunting, conservation, ballot initiatives, predator management, wolves, trapping, rural communities, wildlife policy, and the growing disco...

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. From wildlife conservation and hunting heritage to public safety, energy, education, agriculture, water policy, the wolf introduction debate, Second Amendment rights, and go...

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 initiatives, legislative attacks, controversial wildlife commission appointments, wolf reintroduction, fur bans, and Proposition 127, conservation advo...

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, and conservationists believe it could become one of the most important wildlife policy battles in the country. They discuss: Initiative 302 and the pr...

Colorado is the next major battleground in the fight for the future of hunting and fishing in America. In this episode of Through the Gates , Dan Gates of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management joins Robbie Denning from Rokcast to break down the push for a Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish in Colorado — and why the outcome could impact hunters, anglers, ranchers, and wildlife managemen...

You asked for us to go on OFFENSE - Colorado could soon become one of the next major battlegrounds in the fight to protect hunting, fishing, trapping, wildlife management, and the future of conservation in America. In this episode of Through the Gates , Daniel Gates sits down with Travis Thompson of the International Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR) to break down Colorado’s proposed Constitutional Rig...

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 int...

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 init...

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 appoin...

In this episode of Through the Gates, we break down the rapidly evolving landscape of wildlife management in Colorado and beyond. From upcoming Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission confirmations to the continued fallout from Proposition 127, this episode dives deep into the political, cultural, and scientific battles shaping the future of hunting, trapping, and conservation. We also examine th...

In this data-driven episode of Through the Gates, we break down the real science, numbers, and economic impact behind hunting, trapping, and wildlife conservation in America—and why these facts matter now more than ever. From Colorado wildlife policy battles to national statistics on hunters, trappers, and conservation funding, this episode exposes the disconnect between science-based wildlife man...

In Episode 93 of Through the Gates, Dan Gates breaks down one of the most detailed and controversial discussions yet surrounding wildlife policy, governance, and political influence in Colorado. This episode dives deep into the connections between policymakers, activist organizations, and wildlife commissions—unpacking how decisions are made, who influences them, and what it means for hunters, ran...

In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Aspen Grady and Guy Duplantier at the Mile High Hunt & Fish Expo for a powerful conversation about the future of hunting, conservation, and the rising influence of women in the outdoor space. Aspen shares her journey from growing up around hunting to stepping into the conservation fight, working in policy, and becoming part of a rapidly gr...

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 th...

In this episode of Through the Gates, we expose what many hunters, ranchers, and the people of Colorado need to understand about the powerful and national network of animal rights extremists that are manipulating  science-based wildlife management for agenda driven politics. Following the controversial Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting on March 4–5, this episode dives deep into the gr...

This is what ignoring wildlife science looks like. Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommended denial. Sportsmen came out 500 strong against about 40 antis. The biologists are telling us that harvest is not impacting populations. The commissioners didn't know what they were voting on yet. Despite all of this, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted to ban fur. The future of conservation, hunt...

In Episode 88 of Through the Gates, we join forces with  @salidagunshop   to break down the growing conflict surrounding wolf reintroduction, ballot initiatives, wildlife commission politics, and the widening urban-rural divide shaping Colorado’s future. From policy decisions affecting sportsmen to the long-term consequences for ranchers, outfitters, and conservation funding, this episode dives de...

In this special collaboration between Through the Gates and The Mountainside Podcast, Bobby Marshall sits down with Dan Gates, founder of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, to break down the escalating fight over wildlife conservation in Colorado. At the center of the battle is the defense of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation — the gold standard framework that has guid...

Is Colorado government broken? In Episode 86 of Through the Gates, we sit down with gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez to discuss the growing concerns over ballot initiatives, special interest influence, wildlife policy, and the future of Colorado’s constitutional republic. From Proposition 114 and wolf reintroduction to the increasing power of direct democracy, this conversation dives deep into h...

Live from Sheep Show, Dan sits down with the Alaska Wild Project. Abundant wildlife in North America didn’t happen by accident — it happened because of science-based wildlife management, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, and the men and women willing to defend it. In this episode Dan and AWP break down why the North American Model is the greatest conservation success story in the...

In this episode of Through the Gates, we break down the growing legislative threats facing sportsmen, conservationists, landowners, and everyday Coloradans — and why these battles go far beyond hunting and fishing. From Senate Bill 26-043, which seeks to regulate firearm barrels, to Senate Bill 26-062, targeting rodent control products and pest management, this episode exposes how policy decisions...

Jana Waller Bair, founder of Skull Bound Chronicles, joins the show to talk about hunting, storytelling, conservation, and what it means to live an unapologetic outdoor life in a world increasingly hostile to hunting traditions. Jana shares her journey into hunting, how Skull Bound Chronicles was built to give hunters a voice, and why authentic storytelling matters more than ever. The conversation...

The fight over furbearer hunting and trapping is escalating — and most people have no idea what’s actually happening. In this episode of Through the Gates, we expose the growing political push to ban or restrict furbearer hunting, trapping, and wildlife utilization under the guise of “science” and “compassion.” From bobcats and beavers to coyotes and ringtails, activist organizations are using mis...