Ep. 84 - Wild Harvest Matters скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep. 84 - Wild Harvest Matters

In this episode of Through the Gates, we break down the growing legislative threats facing sportsmen, conservationists, landowners, and everyday Coloradans — and why these battles go far beyond hunting and fishing. From Senate Bill 26-043, which seeks to regulate firearm barrels, to Senate Bill 26-062, targeting rodent control products and pest management, this episode exposes how policy decisions driven by ideology — not science — can directly impact public safety, food security, wildlife management, and personal freedoms. The conversation then shifts to something every person can understand: food. We dive deep into the Wild Harvest Initiative, led by Shane Mahoney and Conservation Visions, and explain why wild food is a critical, renewable resource — not just for hunters and anglers, but for society as a whole. You’ll hear how the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation remains the most successful conservation framework in the world, how hunting and fishing fund billions in conservation, and why disconnecting people from wild food and natural resources threatens both ecosystems and human well-being. This episode connects the dots between: • Wildlife conservation • Sustainable food systems • Public health • Science-based management • And the increasing influence of politics over expertise Whether you hunt, fish, farm, or simply eat — this episode affects you. 👉 Support the mission: SaveTheHuntColorado.com 👉 Join CRWM: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management 👉 Follow the fight for science-based wildlife management Celebrate the Women of Conservation initiative - Buy your calendar today! https://markitmyway.chipply.com/crwm/... STREAM TO SHOW -    • Through the Gates   https://throughthegates.buzzsprout.com Thank you to our Sponsors - https://rusticliving.com/ https://davistent.com/ https://minturnanglers.com/ https://salidagunshop.com/ https://www.coloradosheds.com/ https://www.coloradooutfitters.org/ 00:00 – The Mission of Through the Gates & Saving the Hunt 00:42 – Colorado’s Changing Landscape & Growing Political Pressure 02:05 – Conservation Partnerships & Wild Sheep Foundation Support 03:50 – New Legislative Threats Emerge 04:08 – Senate Bill 26-043: Regulating Firearm Barrels 06:38 – Why Regulating Gun Parts Sets a Dangerous Precedent 08:27 – Legislators vs Science-Based Management 10:48 – How Fast Bad Policy Can Move 12:03 – Senate Bill 26-062: Rodent Control & Pest Management 14:48 – Integrated Pest Management & Public Health Risks 17:20 – Non-Lethal Mandates & Wildlife Policy Parallels 21:18 – The Puppy Mill Bill & Unintended Consequences 22:59 – Why These Bills Affect Every Coloradan 25:34 – Introducing the Wild Harvest Initiative 26:29 – Who Is Shane Mahoney & Conservation Visions 28:36 – Reframing the Sustainable Use of Nature 31:21 – The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation Explained 33:28 – Urbanization & Society’s Disconnect from Nature 35:29 – How Hunting & Fishing Fund Conservation 38:24 – Wild Food, Food Security & Human Health 40:27 – Personal Responsibility vs Government Control 43:27 – Wild Harvest Data, Food Sharing & Culture 45:27 – Economic Value of Wild Meat 48:00 – The Scale of Wild Food in North America 50:09 – Why Wild Harvest Is a Modern Necessity 52:03 – What Happens If Hunting Disappears?