Ep. 108 - Jason Matzinger: The Filmmaker Changing How America Sees Hunting

<p>For decades, outdoor television has focused on the hunt. <b>Jason Matzinger has spent his career telling the story behind it.</b></p><p>In this episode of <b>Through the Gates</b>, we sit down with the creator of <i>Into High Country</i> and one of conservation's most respected filmmakers to explore why hunting is about far more than the harvest. Jason explains how storytelling can bridge the gap between hunters and non-hunters by showcasing the science, stewardship, and wildlife conservation that make the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation the most successful conservation system in the world.</p><p>From his groundbreaking documentaries with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Wild Sheep Foundation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, and Boone &amp; Crockett Club to his upcoming documentary on grizzly bear recovery, Jason shares why he believes conservation—not trophies—should always be the hero of the story.</p><p>We discuss:</p><p>• Why modern hunting media often misses the bigger conservation message</p><p>• How film can reach audiences outside the hunting community</p><p>• The truth about "trophy hunting" and selective wildlife management</p><p>• The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation</p><p>• Why grizzly bears should be managed through science—not politics</p><p>• The role hunters play in funding wildlife conservation</p><p>• The future of conservation storytelling</p><p>If you've ever wondered how hunting became North America's greatest conservation success story—or how we can better communicate that story to the public—this is an episode you won't want to miss.</p><p><b>Subscribe</b> for more conversations protecting hunting, fishing, wildlife management, and the future of conservation.<br /><br /></p><p>SUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADO</p><p>Sign the Initiative 302 petition: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://savecoheritage.org" target="_blank">savecoheritage.org</a></p><p>Donate to CRWM: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us" target="_blank">savethehuntcolorado.com/support-us</a></p><p>Learn more: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://savethehuntcolorado.com" target="_blank">savethehuntcolorado.com</a></p><p>Follow CRWM on Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/savethehuntcolorado" target="_blank">facebook.com/savethehuntcolorado</a></p><p>Follow CRWM on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://instagram.com/c.r.w.m" target="_blank">instagram.com/c.r.w.m</a></p>