Through the Gates

Informing the Public on the Benefits of Hunting and Fishing along with the importance of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Responsible Science Based Wildlife Management

Through the Gates is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 112 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Through the Gates, a science show with 112 episodes published.

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  Episode #112

  Ep. 112 - Common Ground: Ryan Callaghan on Building Conservation Coalitions

  Aug 18, 20261h 23mS2

  Ryan Callaghan—known to millions through MeatEater and now President & CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers —joins Daniel Gates for one of the most important conservation conversations of the year. From his beginnings as a Montana hunting guide and First Lite employee to helping build MeatEater and now leading one of North America's largest conservation organizations, Ryan explains why protecting hunting, fishing, public lands, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation requires more than buying a hunting license—it requires action. Together, Ryan and Dan discuss: • Ryan's journey from guide to conservation leader • Behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of MeatEater • Why coalition building is the future of conservation • Public lands, access, and the biggest threats facing hunters today • Oregon's IP 28 and what it could mean nationwide • Colorado's Constitutional Right to Hunt & Fish initiative • How hunters, anglers, ranchers, agriculture, recreation groups, and public land users can work together instead of being divided • Why advocacy matters just as much as time spent in the field If you care about hunting, fishing, conservation, wildlife management, public lands, or the future of the outdoors, this is an episode you don't want to miss. SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADO Sign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.org Donate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us Learn more: savethehuntcolorado.com Follow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcolorado Follow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m 00:00 Introduction & Mission to Save the Hunt 00:43 Meet Ryan Callaghan 01:32 Ryan's Background & Growing Up in Montana 04:00 Building First Lite & Early Conservation Work 07:00 Joining MeatEater & Leading Backcountry Hunters & Anglers 09:20 New Fatherhood & Life Updates 10:35 How Ryan Ended Up at MeatEater 18:30 From Outdoor Jobs to Conservation Leadership 23:45 Why Hunting Advocacy Matters 25:45 Coalition Building Over Division 28:10 Lessons from Ranching Communities 32:40 Why Hunters Must Stop Fighting Each Other 33:20 Public Lands & Responsible Recreation 37:15 Politics vs. Policy 40:05 Supporting Businesses that Support Hunting 41:40 Conservation, Agriculture & Finding Common Ground 45:30 Responsible Resource Development 50:45 Oregon IP 28 Explained 57:30 Colorado's Right to Hunt & Fish Movement 1:03:30 Why Join Backcountry Hunters & Anglers? 1:06:20 Building Stronger Conservation Coalitions 1:12:20 Volunteerism & Stewardship 1:15:40 Reaching Non-Hunters Through Conservation 1:17:45 Why Wildlife Management Shouldn't Be Decided by Emotion 1:20:00 Final Thoughts & Call to Action Ryan Callaghan, Dan Gates, MeatEater Podcast, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Daniel Gates, Through the Gates Podcast, public lands, hunting rights, right to hunt and fish, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, conservation, wildlife management, Colorado hunting, Oregon IP 28, hunting advocacy, fishing rights, public land access, hunters united, wildlife conservation, hunting podcast, outdoor podcast, science-based wildlife management.

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  Episode #111

  Ep. 111 - Will Primos: A Conservation Calling

  Aug 11, 20261h 8mS2

  What does it take to build one of the most recognizable brands in hunting while becoming one of the strongest voices for wildlife conservation? In this episode of Through the Gates , Dan Gates sits down with legendary hunter, entrepreneur, conservationist, and Primos Hunting founder Will Primos for one of the most personal and insightful interviews he's ever given. Will shares the incredible story behind building Primos Hunting from a garage startup into one of the biggest names in the outdoor industry. He discusses the evolution of game calls, hunting videos, elk calling, turkey hunting, business leadership, and how timing, innovation, and authenticity changed hunting forever. More importantly, Will explains why science-based wildlife management , the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation , and educating the non-hunting public are more important today than ever before. In this episode: • The incredible story behind founding Primos Hunting • Building a hunting company from a garage • How VHS tapes revolutionized hunting education • Why authenticity built one of hunting's biggest brands • The evolution of turkey, deer and elk calling • Product innovation inside Primos • Entrepreneurship lessons from growing a national company • The importance of habitat conservation • Why science—not emotion—must guide wildlife management • Educating non-hunters about conservation If you believe in conserving wildlife through science-based management, responsible hunting, and protecting the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, be sure to subscribe and join us for future episodes. SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADO Sign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.org Donate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us Learn more: savethehuntcolorado.com Follow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcolorado Follow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Meet Will Primos 01:39 Growing up and early influences 06:57 Starting Primos Hunting in a garage 09:58 Audio cassettes that changed hunting 11:42 The birth of hunting videos 17:06 Timing, innovation & entrepreneurship 18:02 Conservation begins with education 20:31 Building the Primos brand 22:00 Expanding beyond turkey calls 27:58 Product innovation & Trigger Stick 37:50 Conservation becomes the mission 42:58 Teaching the next generation 48:59 Ballot box biology & public education 53:24 Challenges facing hunting today 56:10 Why everyone impacts wildlife habitat 1:00:51 Future hunting plans & favorite adventures 1:05:03 Final thoughts from Will Primos 1:06:03 Colorado Outfitters Association 1:06:50 Mintern Anglers 1:07:07 Rustic Living 1:08:09 Outro Keywords Will Primos, Primos Hunting, hunting podcast, Dan Gates, elk hunting, turkey hunting, deer hunting, wildlife conservation, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, science-based wildlife management, conservation podcast, elk calling, turkey calls, hunting industry, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Colorado hunting, hunting heritage, wildlife management, public lands

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  Episode #110

  Ep. 110 - The Biggest Threat to Hunting in Colorado (And How We Stop It)

  Aug 4, 20261h 24mS2

  ***This episode was recorded with GoHunt in late May. While much of conversation is relevant and educational, some edits were made to remove content out of date. *** Colorado is at a crossroads. For the first time, Colorado has the opportunity to become the 25th state to protect the constitutional right to hunt and fish , creating another layer of defense for science-based wildlife management and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. In this episode of Through the Gates , Sean Ender sits down with Dan Gates , President of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management (CRWM), to break down what this proposed constitutional amendment actually does, why it's needed, and what sportsmen and women—both inside and outside Colorado—need to understand. The conversation goes far beyond a ballot measure. Dan explains how Colorado became ground zero for wildlife policy battles, why anti-hunting organizations continue returning after every defeat, how the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Commission influences the future of hunting, and why educating the public may be the most important conservation effort of our generation. Whether you're a hunter, angler, conservationist, landowner, or simply care about science-based wildlife management, this conversation explains what's happening in Colorado—and why it could influence wildlife policy across the country. If you value responsible hunting, fishing, public lands, and the future of conservation, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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  Episode #109

  Ep. 109 - Colorado's Wildlife Is at a Tipping Point | What Really Happened at the CPW Commission

  Jul 28, 202658 minS2

  Colorado's wildlife management is at a crossroads. In this episode of Through the Gates , Dan Gates breaks down one of the most consequential Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meetings in recent memory and explains why sportsmen, anglers, conservationists, landowners, and anyone who values science-based wildlife management should be paying attention. From controversial furbearer bag limit decisions to growing concerns about politics overriding wildlife science, this episode explains what happened during the July Commission meeting, why those decisions matter, and how they connect to Colorado's proposed Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish (Initiative 302). Dan discusses: • The recent CPW Commission decisions on furbearer regulations • Why science-based wildlife management is under increasing pressure • The role of the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation • Why the constitutional amendment does not remove management authority from Colorado Parks and Wildlife • The dangers of ballot-box biology • Why hunters and anglers need to become more engaged before future wildlife decisions are made Whether you're a hunter, angler, wildlife professional, or simply someone who believes wildlife should be managed using science instead of emotion or politics, this conversation provides important context for the future of conservation in Colorado. If you enjoy the podcast, please Like, Subscribe, and Share to help spread the message. SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADO Sign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.org Donate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us Learn more: savethehuntcolorado.com Follow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcolorado Follow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m

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  Episode #108

  Ep. 108 - Jason Matzinger: The Filmmaker Changing How America Sees Hunting

  Jul 21, 20261h 40mS2

  For decades, outdoor television has focused on the hunt. Jason Matzinger has spent his career telling the story behind it. In this episode of Through the Gates , we sit down with the creator of Into High Country and one of conservation's most respected filmmakers to explore why hunting is about far more than the harvest. Jason explains how storytelling can bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters by showcasing the science, stewardship, and wildlife conservation that make the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation the most successful conservation system in the world. From his groundbreaking documentaries with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Boone & Crockett Club to his upcoming documentary on grizzly bear recovery, Jason shares why he believes conservation—not trophies—should always be the hero of the story. We discuss: • Why modern hunting media often misses the bigger conservation message • How film can reach audiences outside the hunting community • The truth about "trophy hunting" and selective wildlife management • The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation • Why grizzly bears should be managed through science—not politics • The role hunters play in funding wildlife conservation • The future of conservation storytelling If you've ever wondered how hunting became North America's greatest conservation success story—or how we can better communicate that story to the public—this is an episode you won't want to miss. Subscribe for more conversations protecting hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and the future of conservation. SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADO Sign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.org Donate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us Learn more: savethehuntcolorado.com Follow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcolorado Follow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.m

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