Episode 47 - Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish Fight Explained
From Hunt. Fish. Freedom. - Presented By The International Order of T Roosevelt by International Order of T Roosevelt
June 12, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 47
About this episode
The episode discusses the efforts to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Colorado amidst growing conservation battles.
The future of hunting and fishing may depend on what happens next in Colorado. Colorado has long been considered one of the crown jewels of North American hunting and fishing. From world-class elk hunting and mule deer opportunities to trout fishing on iconic western waters, the state's outdoor heritage helps define the sporting culture of the American West. That heritage is now at the center of a major conservation battle. Leaders from the International Order of T. Roosevelt join Colorado wildlife advocate Dan Gates to discuss the growing effort to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish in Colorado. The conversation explores why sportsmen are working to make Colorado the 25th state to adopt these protections and what it could mean for the future of wildlife management nationwide. Listeners will hear how recent ballot fights, including Colorado's mountain lion and bobcat hunting battle, exposed increasing pressure from animal rights groups seeking to restrict hunting, fishing, trapping, and predator management. The discussion also examines the broader threats emerging across the West, including Oregon's controversial initiative that could criminalize hunting, fishing…
People in this episode
Host: International Order of T Roosevelt
Guest: Dan Gates
Topics covered
- hunting rights
- fishing rights
- wildlife management
- conservation
- animal rights
- politics
Keywords
- hunting
- fishing
- Colorado
- wildlife management
- conservation
- animal rights
- sportsmen
- public lands
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: International Order of T. Roosevelt
Places: Colorado, Oregon
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