Through the Gates

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...

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 y...

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 scienc...

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 - https://throug...

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,...

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. - STREAM TO SHOW -  https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@ThroughTheGatesPodcast - Than...

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 ranc...

Live from the Yukon Territories, join host Dan Gates and outfitter James O'Farrell of Grizzly Creek Lodge as they discuss wildlife management, trapping and sustainability in the great white north. As James guides us through the trapline, Dan learns all about Canadian regulations, navigating this rural and rugged landscape, sustenance harvest and trappings place in the North American Model of Wildl...

World Champion Bull Rider Kody Lostroh joins the show to talk bull riding, hunting with hounds and mountain lion conservation through science. What more could you want! After his career as a bull rider ended, Kody found a new passion as a houndsman and has since become the Vice President for United Houndsmen of Colorado. Kody talks about the lifestyle and the support that houndsmen provide for sci...

In this update, Dan and Justin sit down to share how and why it is crucial for the mission that we show up and have a voice in wildlife, management and hunting related legislation. This is where we can tell our story and make a real difference, but you have to show up and this is how you do it - no matter where you live. - STREAM TO SHOW -  https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtub...

Dan and Luke are back together with an update about wolves on a national level - a House bill that would delist wolves and give management back to the states. Getting rid of activist management would allow for proper wolf management in balance with other wildlife species and producers across the country. - STREAM TO SHOW -  https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@ThroughThe...

Exciting episode this week as we welcome Master Falconer Devin Jaffe and her harris hawk, Prima. You can watch this, and all episodes on our YouTube channel  @ThroughTheGatesPodcast . Learn about the oldest sport in world, raptor conservation and how these sportsmen and women hunt with their incredible partners!  - STREAM TO SHOW -  https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com https://www.youtube.com/@T...

Host Dan Gates welcomes Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management board members Luke Weidel and Justin Nolan to discuss the current landscape for science-based management in Colorado. Despite the landslide defeat of proposition 127, the anti-hunting extremists continue their lies and deceit to manipulate how our wildlife is managed. - STREAM TO SHOW -  https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com h...

Be informed so you can educate others on what the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation is and does. In this update episode of Through the Gates, Dan discusses the 7 tenets of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and what they mean. These are the foundation of responsible wildlife management and vital to all efforts in wildlife sustainability, our hunting heritage and any comm...

Biologist and Wildlife Manager (ret) Lyle Sidener and Wild Sheep Foundation board member Jann DeMaske join Dan Gates to talk all things wild sheep. Lyle shares experiences from his 32 year career working for Colorado Parks & Wildlife including multiple sheep transplants and reintroductions. On the conservation side, Jann shares her how NGOs like Wild Sheep and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society wo...