Through the Gates

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. Featuring a powerful speech from conservation icon Shane Mahoney, this e...

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. #RamRendezvous #WildSheepFoundation #Conservation #BallotBoxBiology #DanGates #SavetheHunt #HuntingPolicy #BozemanMT #WildlifeManagement #WesternHunting #PublicLands #SchneesBoots Send us Fan Mail  STREAM TO SHOW -...

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 tradit...

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...

Inside Colorado's Troubling Wolf Reintroduction: In this explosive Through the Gates episode, fifth-generation ranchers Tim Ritschard and Doug Bruchez expose the truth behind the state’s wolf reintroduction fallout. This is the raw truth that chronicles exactly what has happened on the ground; from mass depredations, the total betrayal of a management plan, biologists and ranchers being kept in th...

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, an...

🔥 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 pub...

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. Doug opens up about the evolu...

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 t...

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. Topics: - Colorado big game hunting - Tr...

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...

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 T...

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...

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...

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 Frida...

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...

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 - https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@Through...

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...

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://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGate...

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://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast - Thank you to...

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 Manag...

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 ba...

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. -...

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 - https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast - Thank you to our Sponsors -...

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...