Wildlife Biologist Calls Out a Dangerous Myth | Martin Lowney

Wildlife Biologist Calls Out a Dangerous Myth | Martin Lowney

Wildlife biologist Martin Lowney breaks down the dangerous myth that nature simply balances itself without human management. In this episode of the Salida Gunshop podcast, Adam and Josiah sit down with Martin Lowney to talk predator management, Colorado wildlife policy, CPW, hunting, trapping, ballot-box biology, and the growing gap between wildlife science and public emotion. Martin brings decades of experience in wildlife biology and USDA Wildlife Services, with a background in predator-prey work, livestock protection, waterfowl management, airport wildlife hazards, and state-level wildlife policy. The conversation covers coyotes, wolves, lynx, bobcats, foot traps, e-tagging, harvest data, animal rights organizations, and why public misunderstanding can lead to bad wildlife decisions. Chapters: 0:00 - Opening clip 0:26 - Meet Martin Lowney 1:31 - Wildlife biology background 3:51 - USDA Wildlife Services 5:36 - What is hurting wildlife today 12:23 - Hunters, voting, and Colorado policy 19:38 - The myth that nature balances itself 21:05 - Predator-prey cycles explained 24:54 - Foot traps and public misconceptions 33:07 - Wildlife math, harvest data, and management 37:40 - Colorado e-tagging 42:21 - CPW science vs public doubt 47:48 - Ballot-box biology and emotion 49:03 - Wildlife as a public resource 51:04 - Closing thoughts Subscribe for more conversations on Colorado wildlife, hunting, conservation, public policy, and Second Amendment culture. #ColoradoWildlife #WildlifeBiology #SalidaGunshop #PredatorManagement #ColoradoHunting

Will Hunting Be Protected In Colorado? (Initiative 302)

In this episode, Adam Weldon of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society (RMBS) joins us to discuss Initiative 302, Colorado wildlife policy, hunting and fishing rights, conservation funding, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and the growing challenges facing science-based wildlife management.

Colorado Hunters Are LOSING Because of One Thing | ULLR's Archery Dustin Lovell

Colorado hunters are losing ground, not because they're outnumbered, but because they've stopped talking. Dustin Lovell of ULLR's Archery joins us to break down the Colorado Conservation Film Festival, what it actually takes to bring new people into hunting culture, and why the conversation is the most powerful tool we have left. We get into the Colorado film festival submissions (open through June 30th), why unsuccessful hunts tell better stories than grip-and-grin highlight reels, what ballot box biology is doing to Colorado's wildlife future, and how one conversation over a backstrap dinner can change a person's entire perspective on conservation. If you hunt in Colorado, or care about what happens to public land, wildlife management, and the people who fund it, this one's worth your time. 🎟️ https://theoriginsfoundation.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG95VTNaTGtMMEdFMEJkQndFRGVGb3ZyVHZ1UXxBQ3Jtc0tsOXdnN0tteFV5VTI4UHA4UXZlbkFpWHVhcTBWbzBQai1OS0x6TWx2NDd0by1sRUJDYXE4bUIydWVaaFc0clpNOGZFSlMzaFJRQlUxOFZiNHVfYWRydEdqektPbXdheGpCc19RenNibFJxU1UxSHR4dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheoriginsfoundation.org%2F&v=Lu63jbllZus] 🧢 Our clothing: salidagunshopgear.com 🌿 CRWM / Save the Hunt: savethehuntcolorado.com Subscribe for more Colorado hunting, 2A, and conservation content from Salida. #ColoradoHunting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coloradohunting] #ConservationFilmFestival [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/conservationfilmfestival] #SalidaGunshop [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/salidagunshop]

Colorado Hunters Are LOSING Because of One Thing | ULLR's Archery Dustin Lovell

Colorado hunters are losing ground, not because they're outnumbered, but because they've stopped talking. Dustin Lovell of ULLR's Archery joins us to break down the Colorado Conservation Film Festival, what it actually takes to bring new people into hunting culture, and why the conversation is the most powerful tool we have left. We get into the Colorado film festival submissions (open through June 30th), why unsuccessful hunts tell better stories than grip-and-grin highlight reels, what ballot box biology is doing to Colorado's wildlife future, and how one conversation over a backstrap dinner can change a person's entire perspective on conservation. If you hunt in Colorado, or care about what happens to public land, wildlife management, and the people who fund it, this one's worth your time. 🎟️ https://theoriginsfoundation.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbG95VTNaTGtMMEdFMEJkQndFRGVGb3ZyVHZ1UXxBQ3Jtc0tsOXdnN0tteFV5VTI4UHA4UXZlbkFpWHVhcTBWbzBQai1OS0x6TWx2NDd0by1sRUJDYXE4bUIydWVaaFc0clpNOGZFSlMzaFJRQlUxOFZiNHVfYWRydEdqektPbXdheGpCc19RenNibFJxU1UxSHR4dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftheoriginsfoundation.org%2F&v=Lu63jbllZus] 🧢 Our clothing: salidagunshopgear.com 🌿 CRWM / Save the Hunt: savethehuntcolorado.com Subscribe for more Colorado hunting, 2A, and conservation content from Salida. #ColoradoHunting [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/coloradohunting] #ConservationFilmFestival [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/conservationfilmfestival] #SalidaGunshop [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/salidagunshop]

BUILDING CAPABLE PEOPLE: A Conversation with Beth Davis of Crossfit Salida

This is for anyone who believes in self-reliance and the Second Amendment but hasn't examined their own capability. Taking care of yourself is community responsibility work. You either carry weight, or the people around you do. Beth Davis, owner of CrossFit Salida, breaks down how physical fitness and mental resilience directly impact your ability to protect your family, show up for your community, and stay independent. When you neglect your health, that cost transfers to the people who depend on you. Featured: Beth Davis, CrossFit Salida | Hosted by Josiah Nierman, Salida Gunshop