Ep. 101 - Unpacking Colorado Wildlife Politics w/Cliff Gray

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 proposed constitutional amendment The future of hunting and fishing rights in Colorado “Ballot box biology” and anti-hunting activism The role of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Mountain lion hunting bans, fur bans, wolf politics, and predator management Science-based wildlife management vs emotional policymaking How commissions and political appointments impact conservation Why sportsmen and women are mobilizing across Colorado Dan also explains how organizations like the International Order of T. Roosevelt and SCI Colorado are working to defend the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and preserve hunting opportunities for future generations. If you care about hunting rights, wildlife conservation, elk hunting, predator management, public lands, or the future of science-based wildlife policy, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.