Dan and Karen Gates, of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, discuss the landscape of conservation and hunting after the Prop 127 vote in Colorado and a VERY IMPORTANT look at what's ahead
In this week's episode, The Big Hunt Guys sit down with Dan and Karen Gates, of Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management, to discuss the landscape of conservation and hunting after the January Prop 127 vote in Colorado. They also break down potential new legislation and ballot initiatives threatening the future of hunting in the state.
The 2026 political year is shaping up to be pivotal. We discuss what’s really behind these anti-hunting pushes, how they could disrupt decades of conservation work, and what hunters need to know right now to defend their lifestyle and Colorado’s wildlife management model. In 2026, hunting and sound wildlife science under the North American Model of Wildlife Management will be under attack in unprecedented ways; we need to be ready!
The Colorado SCI chapter is once again stepping up and offering two huge raffles from some great partners to help save the hunt in Colorado.
Tickets: $50 each, or three for $100
A rare opportunity to rifle hunt during the rut! This hunt is located in southern Colorado on the historic Mountain Meadow ranch.
This is a 5-day, fully guided hunt with meals and lodging included in the heart of some of the best Elk hunting CO has to offer. The terrain consists of a diverse combination of open meadows, rolling hills, and mountain terrain densely covered in spruce, pine, and aspen. Elevations range from 9,000′ to 11,000′. Ranch roads make for easily accessible hunting areas.
Note: Hunt is for 2025 season only! Specific dates are to be worked out with Sangre de Cristo Outfitters after the drawing. Bull elk voucher is included.
Salida Gunshop and Gunwerks have teamed up to donate a Nexus Rifle System in 7mm PRC. This is a complete package with a Revic Acura RS25i 5-25×50 riflescope with illuminated reticle, Custom Ballistic Turret, and a Gunwerks Full-size roller hard case.
NOTE: ALL RAFFLE PROCEEDS TO BE DONATED TO COLORADANS FOR RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT!!!
Ticket sales close June 12, and the winners will be drawn on June 14. Raffle tickets can be purchased online by following the link below. We cannot thank all of our supporters enough. We have some big battles ahead.
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