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 />09:20 New Fatherhood &amp; Life Updates<br />10:35 How Ryan Ended Up at MeatEater<br />18:30 From Outdoor Jobs to Conservation Leadership<br />23:45 Why Hunting Advocacy Matters<br />25:45 Coalition Building Over Division<br />28:10 Lessons from Ranching Communities<br />32:40 Why Hunters Must Stop Fighting Each Other<br />33:20 Public Lands &amp; Responsible Recreation<br />37:15 Politics vs. Policy<br />40:05 Supporting Businesses that Support Hunting<br />41:40 Conservation, Agriculture &amp; Finding Common Ground<br />45:30 Responsible Resource Development<br />50:45 Oregon IP 28 Explained<br />57:30 Colorado's Right to Hunt &amp; Fish Movement<br />1:03:30 Why Join Backcountry Hunters &amp; Anglers?<br />1:06:20 Building Stronger Conservation Coalitions<br />1:12:20 Volunteerism &amp; Stewardship<br />1:15:40 Reaching Non-Hunters Through Conservation<br />1:17:45 Why Wildlife Management Shouldn't Be Decided by Emotion<br />1:20:00 Final Thoughts &amp; Call to Action</p><hr /><p>Ryan Callaghan, Dan Gates, MeatEater Podcast, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, Daniel Gates, Through the Gates Podcast, public lands, hunting rights, right to hunt and fish, North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, conservation, wildlife management, Colorado hunting, Oregon IP 28, hunting advocacy, fishing rights, public land access, hunters united, wildlife conservation, hunting podcast, outdoor podcast, science-based wildlife management.</p>