Ep. 105 - The Storyteller Fighting for Hunting: Robbie Kroger, Origins & The Future of Conservation
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Daniel Gates interviews Dr. Robbie Kroger about the intersection of hunting, storytelling, and conservation efforts.
What happens when a wildlife scientist, filmmaker, conservationist, and hunter decides to change the narrative around hunting? In this episode of Through the Gates , Daniel Gates sits down with Dr. Robbie Kroger, founder of the Origins Foundation (formerly Blood Origins), to discuss the power of storytelling in conservation, the future of hunting advocacy, wildlife documentaries, global conservation projects, Colorado wildlife politics, Oregon's controversial IP 28 initiative, and why hunters must become better ambassadors for wildlife conservation. Robbie shares his journey from South Africa to earning a PhD in wetland ecology, working as a professor and scientist, and ultimately launching one of the most influential storytelling platforms in the hunting and conservation world. From lion conservation and elephant documentaries to wolves in Colorado, rhino projects in Africa, New Zealand's Tahr controversy, and the growing battle over wildlife policy, this conversation explores how stories can shape the future of hunting, fishing, and conservation worldwide. If you care about hunting, conservation, wildlife management, public lands, science-based policy, and protecting the future…
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