In this episode of Through the Gates, Dan Gates sits down with @Laramysasquatchmiller at the Mile High Hunting Expo in Denver, Colorado to break down the growing battle over wildlife management, hunting rights, and political influence in the West.
From wolf reintroduction to trapping bans, ballot initiatives, and the increasing role of emotion-driven policy, this conversation dives deep into the real threats facing the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation.
Laramy shares firsthand experience as an outfitter, hunter, and conservationist—highlighting how rapidly Colorado has changed, why science-based wildlife management is being challenged, and what sportsmen must do to protect the future of hunting.
This is a must-listen for hunters, outdoorsmen, conservation advocates, and anyone concerned about the future of wildlife policy in America.
👉 Topics include:
Colorado wolf reintroduction & its consequences
The decline of science-based wildlife management
Trapping bans and anti-hunting legislation
The role of politics in wildlife decisions
Why hunters must engage in the fight
The future of conservation in the West
🎯 If you care about hunting, conservation, and the outdoors—this episode matters.
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