Ep. 112 - Common Ground: Ryan Callaghan on Building Conservation Coalitions

<p>Ryan Callaghan—known to millions through <b>MeatEater</b> and now President &amp; CEO of <b>Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers</b>—joins Daniel Gates for one of the most important conservation conversations of the year.</p><p>From his beginnings as a Montana hunting guide and First Lite employee to helping build MeatEater and now leading one of North America's largest conservation organizations, Ryan explains why protecting hunting, fishing, public lands, and the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation requires more than buying a hunting license—it requires action.</p><p>Together, Ryan and Dan discuss:</p><p>• Ryan's journey from guide to conservation leader<br />• Behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of MeatEater<br />• Why coalition building is the future of conservation<br />• Public lands, access, and the biggest threats facing hunters today<br />• Oregon's IP 28 and what it could mean nationwide<br />• Colorado's Constitutional Right to Hunt &amp; Fish initiative<br />• How hunters, anglers, ranchers, agriculture, recreation groups, and public land users can work together instead of being divided<br />• Why advocacy matters just as much as time spent in the field</p><p>If you care about hunting, fishing, conservation, wildlife management, public lands, or the future of the outdoors, this is an episode you don't want to miss.</p><p><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><p></p><p>00:00 Introduction &amp; Mission to Save the Hunt<br />00:43 Meet Ryan Callaghan<br />01:32 Ryan's Background &amp; Growing Up in Montana<br />04:00 Building First Lite &amp; Early Conservation Work<br />07:00 Joining MeatEater &amp; Leading Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers<br />09