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COLORADO'S RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH
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Dan Gates - Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management ( C. R. W. M. ), host of Though the Gates podcast. Dan Gates is a passionate advocate for responsible wildlife management and preservation. As a lifelong sportsman, he has dedicated himself to ensuring the sustainability of Colorado's natural resources. For more than two decades, Dan Gates has been at the forefront of wildlife policy and conservation advocacy in the state of Colorado. Throughout that time, Dan has worked tirelessly to advance science-based wildlife management and the principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Today, Dan is actively advocating for Colorado Amendment 83 — Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish. For Dan, this initiative is about much more than hunting and fishing. It is about protecting Colorado’s ability to manage wildlife through sound science and ensuring Colorado Parks and Wildlife has the tools and opportunities necessary to manage wildlife responsibly and in the best interests of Colorado’s 900+ wildlife species. Dan deeply cares about conservation, Colorado’s outdoor heritage, and preserving a proven system of wildlife management for future generations. His advocacy has consistently focused on keeping wildlife decisions rooted in science, professional wildlife management, and the long-term health of Colorado’s wildlife and ecosystems. Dan encourages Coloradans to vote YES on Amendment 83 and protect Colorado’s right to hunt, fish, and responsibly manage wildlife for generations to come.
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00:00 Welcome and Colorado Ballot An. 83
00:36 Catching Up With Dan
02:51 Safety and Public Scrutiny
05:46 Podcasting for Conservation
15:00 Why Outreach Matters
18:37 Dan’s Background and CPW
23:00 Funding the Fight
26:05 What the Amendment Does
28:24 How Initiative 83 Started
31:28 Other States and Colorado Next
32:30 Why It Feels Abrupt
33:19 Ballot Box Biology
35:06 Codifying Wildlife Statute
37:19 Reading the Ballot Text
38:28 Debunking Scare Claims
39:43 Offense vs Defense Strategy
41:03 Trapping Limits Explained
42:54 People First Management
45:58 Beaver Bill Case Study
50:00 Let Experts Decide
53:00 Analogies Against Box Voting
59:06 How to Get Involved
01:03:10 Bear Conflicts and Harvest
01:07:42 Media and Messaging
01:09:29 Hunting for Food Reality
01:12:16 Wildlife First Management
01:13:17 Climate Impacts and Adaptation
01:14:47 Commission Politics vs Science
01:16:34 Where License Money Goes
01:17:33 Backpack Tax Amendment 85
01:22:08 Why Codify Hunting Rights
01:28:13 Population Growth and Habitat
01:31:12 Recreation Crowding Conflicts
01:33:24 Stewardship and Voter Outreach
01:34:29 How to Help and Donate
01:43:30 Nonresident Tags and Balance
01:46:34 Final Thanks and Wrap Up
COLORADO'S RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH
Watch the full episode to learn more & make educational decisions.
Dan Gates - Executive Director of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management ( C. R. W. M. ), host of Though the Gates podcast. Dan Gates is a passionate advocate for responsible wildlife management and preservation. As a lifelong sportsman, he has dedicated himself to ensuring the sustainability of Colorado's natural resources. For more than two decades, Dan Gates has been at the forefront of wildlife policy and conservation advocacy in the state of Colorado. Throughout that time, Dan has worked tirelessly to advance science-based wildlife management and the principles of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Today, Dan is actively advocating for Colorado Amendment 83 — Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish. For Dan, this initiative is about much more than hunting and fishing. It is about protecting Colorado’s ability to manage wildlife through sound science and ensuring Colorado Parks and Wildlife has the tools and opportunities necessary to manage wildlife responsibly and in the best interests of Colorado’s 900+ wildlife species. Dan deeply cares about conservation, Colorado’s outdoor heritage, and preserving a proven system of wildlife management for future generations. His advocacy has consistently focused on keeping wildlife decisions rooted in science, professional wildlife management, and the long-term health of Colorado’s wildlife and ecosystems. Dan encourages Coloradans to vote YES on Amendment 83 and protect Colorado’s right to hunt, fish, and responsibly manage wildlife for generations to come.
🔻Watch more of The Mountain Side Podcast Episodes here 🔻
youtube.com/watch?v=OaTFcXfHh5g&list=PLUVu632r4xm5lsI8x7BVdmpTQdQn7FHy0
themountainsidepodcast.com
@ThroughTheGatesPodcast
Important Links:
savethehuntcolorado.com/right-to-hunt-and-fish-amendment-83
wildlifedeservebetter.com
Sponsor Links:
UNCHARTEDSUPPLYCO.com ➡️ alnk.to/3U4yO7W 🔗
Mountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS10 to receive 10%off UNCHARTED SUPPLY products!
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00:00 Welcome and Colorado Ballot An. 83
00:36 Catching Up With Dan
02:51 Safety and Public Scrutiny
05:46 Podcasting for Conservation
15:00 Why Outreach Matters
18:37 Dan’s Background and CPW
23:00 Funding the Fight
26:05 What the Amendment Does
28:24 How Initiative 83 Started
31:28 Other States and Colorado Next
32:30 Why It Feels Abrupt
33:19 Ballot Box Biology
35:06 Codifying Wildlife Statute
37:19 Reading the Ballot Text
38:28 Debunking Scare Claims
39:43 Offense vs Defense Strategy
41:03 Trapping Limits Explained
42:54 People First Management
45:58 Beaver Bill Case Study
50:00 Let Experts Decide
53:00 Analogies Against Box Voting
59:06 How to Get Involved
01:03:10 Bear Conflicts and Harvest
01:07:42 Media and Messaging
01:09:29 Hunting for Food Reality
01:12:16 Wildlife First Management
01:13:17 Climate Impacts and Adaptation
01:14:47 Commission Politics vs Science
01:16:34 Where License Money Goes
01:17:33 Backpack Tax Amendment 85
01:22:08 Why Codify Hunting Rights
01:28:13 Population Growth and Habitat
01:31:12 Recreation Crowding Conflicts
01:33:24 Stewardship and Voter Outreach
01:34:29 How to Help and Donate
01:43:30 Nonresident Tags and Balance
01:46:34 Final Thanks and Wrap Up
