First and Foremost Mike Sells is a trapper and we're lucky to be able to share his life story from running away from home, learning how to trap, becoming an influence in the industry all while balancing his job as a game warden. His story spans decades of dedication to wildlife management, trapping traditions, and defending the North American Model against extremist agendas.

Hear firsthand stories from the field—finding the passion, managing wildlife populations with science, developing calls and tactics, and witnessing the changing landscape of conservation policy. From working boots-on-the-ground to facing political battles against anti-hunting organizations, this conversation sheds light on the reality of managing wildlife.

Whether you’re a hunter, angler, trapper, or conservation-minded citizen, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Through the Gates, we sit down with Caitlyn Taussig to dig deep into the crossroads of agriculture, wildlife management and ever growing Urban/Rural Divide. Dan and Caitlyn discuss how it’s impacting rural communities, ranching families, and the future of wildlife management. We explore the growing urban–rural divide, misunderstandings between Front Range residents and Western Slope producers, and why knowing where your food comes from is more important than ever.

From real on-the-ground experiences with predators to thoughtful conversations about community, policy, and conservation, this episode bridges the gap between two worlds. Whether you're a rancher, a hunter, or someone who simply cares about responsible wildlife management and local food systems, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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While you're out in the woods pursuing your passion, remember that Dan Gates and the Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management continue to fight for your ability to do so. Fresh off another Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting Dan recaps much of what took place including the rhetoric of anti-hunters that is being fed through talking points rather than actual knowledge or experience. Political talking points around “ecosystems,” “biodiversity,” and “cruel harvest” are being leveraged to undermine science-based wildlife management without any alternative other than to Just Ban It. From wolves and fur-bearers to new management plans, we break down what happened, why it matters, and what’s coming at the November meeting in Sterling.

We also touch on mountain lion season, fur-bearer studies, beaver management controversies, and why staying informed is critical as activist groups try to influence policy behind the scenes.

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