Ep. 105 - The Storyteller Fighting for Hunting: Robbie Kroger, Origins & The Future of Conservation

What happens when a wildlife scientist, filmmaker, conservationist, and hunter decides to change the narrative around hunting?In this episode of Through the Gates, Daniel Gates sits down with Dr. Robbie Kroger, founder of the Origins Foundation (formerly Blood Origins), to discuss the power of storytelling in conservation, the future of hunting advocacy, wildlife documentaries, global conservation projects, Colorado wildlife politics, Oregon's controversial IP 28 initiative, and why hunters must become better ambassadors for wildlife conservation.Robbie shares his journey from South Africa to earning a PhD in wetland ecology, working as a professor and scientist, and ultimately launching one of the most influential storytelling platforms in the hunting and conservation world. From lion conservation and elephant documentaries to wolves in Colorado, rhino projects in Africa, New Zealand's Tahr controversy, and the growing battle over wildlife policy, this conversation explores how stories can shape the future of hunting, fishing, and conservation worldwide.If you care about hunting, conservation, wildlife management, public lands, science-based policy, and protecting the future of our outdoor heritage, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Topics Include:Origins Foundation (formerly Blood Origins)Robbie Kroger's conservation journeyHunting and conservation storytellingColorado wolf managementLionHeart documentaryGlobal wildlife conservation projectsRhino, elephant, cheetah, and wolf conservationNew Zealand Tahr controversyOregon IP 28 initiativeHunting advocacy and public perceptionWildlife policy and ballot initiativesThe future of conservation mediaSUPPORT THE RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH IN COLORADOSign the Initiative 302 petition: savecoheritage.orgDonate to CRWM: savethehuntcolorado.com/support-usLearn more: savethehuntcolorado.comFollow CRWM on Facebook: facebook.com/savethehuntcoloradoFollow CRWM on Instagram: instagram.com/c.r.w.mBe sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE this episode to help spread the conservation message.