A new Colorado study puts hunting, fishing, conservation, and economic impact under the microscope.
 
The conversation between Kenya Link and Travis Thompson digs into Colorado’s ongoing debate over the constitutional right to hunt and fish, with a focus on conservation, outdoor recreation, and the economic role of hunters and anglers. They discuss a recent Common Sense Institute event examining the economic contributions of hunting and fishing, including the businesses, jobs, travel, and local spending connected to outdoor recreation.
 
The discussion then turns to Colorado Initiative 302, which would establish a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and take fish and wildlife while identifying hunting and fishing as preferred methods for responsibly managing wildlife populations. The measure is headed to Colorado voters in November 2026 and requires 55% approval because it would amend the state constitution.
 
Thompson and Link also walk through several arguments circulating around the proposal, including questions about “traditional methods,” the role of out-of-state organizations, and whether existing statutory protections already provide sufficient safeguards. They explain how supporters interpret those issues and point listeners toward the broader North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife management, and the relationship between hunting, fishing, habitat, and conservation funding.
 
For hunters, anglers, conservationists, and anyone interested in Colorado’s outdoors, the conversation provides context for understanding the policy debate and the arguments surrounding it.
 
Check out the study here: <a href="https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-impact-of-hunting-and-fishing-and-its-connection-to-amendment-83-the-first-in-a-two-part-series/">https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-impact-of-hunting-and-fishing-and-its-connection-to-amendment-83-the-first-in-a-two-part-series/</a> 
 
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A new Colorado study puts hunting, fishing, conservation, and economic impact under the microscope. The conversation between Kenya Link and Travis Thompson digs into Colorado’s ongoing debate over the constitutional right to hunt and fish, with a focus on conservation, outdoor recreation, and the economic role of hunters and anglers. They discuss a recent Common Sense Institute event examining the economic contributions of hunting and fishing, including the businesses, jobs, travel, and local spending connected to outdoor recreation. The discussion then turns to Colorado Initiative 302, which would establish a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and take fish and wildlife while identifying hunting and fishing as preferred methods for responsibly managing wildlife populations. The measure is headed to Colorado voters in November 2026 and requires 55% approval because it would amend the state constitution. Thompson and Link also walk through several arguments circulating around the proposal, including questions about “traditional methods,” the role of out-of-state organizations, and whether existing statutory protections already provide sufficient safeguards. They explain how supporters interpret those issues and point listeners toward the broader North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife management, and the relationship between hunting, fishing, habitat, and conservation funding. For hunters, anglers, conservationists, and anyone interested in Colorado’s outdoors, the conversation provides context for understanding the policy debate and the arguments surrounding it. Check out the study here: https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-impact-of-hunting-and-fishing-and-its-connection-to-amendment-83-the-first-in-a-two-part-series/ Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoor conversations. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app! Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr

A new Colorado study puts hunting, fishing, conservation, and economic impact under the microscope.
 
The conversation between Kenya Link and Travis Thompson digs into Colorado’s ongoing debate over the constitutional right to hunt and fish, with a focus on conservation, outdoor recreation, and the economic role of hunters and anglers. They discuss a recent Common Sense Institute event examining the economic contributions of hunting and fishing, including the businesses, jobs, travel, and local spending connected to outdoor recreation.
 
The discussion then turns to Colorado Initiative 302, which would establish a constitutional right to hunt, fish, and take fish and wildlife while identifying hunting and fishing as preferred methods for responsibly managing wildlife populations. The measure is headed to Colorado voters in November 2026 and requires 55% approval because it would amend the state constitution.
 
Thompson and Link also walk through several arguments circulating around the proposal, including questions about “traditional methods,” the role of out-of-state organizations, and whether existing statutory protections already provide sufficient safeguards. They explain how supporters interpret those issues and point listeners toward the broader North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, wildlife management, and the relationship between hunting, fishing, habitat, and conservation funding.
 
For hunters, anglers, conservationists, and anyone interested in Colorado’s outdoors, the conversation provides context for understanding the policy debate and the arguments surrounding it.
 
Check out the study here: <a href="https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-impact-of-hunting-and-fishing-and-its-connection-to-amendment-83-the-first-in-a-two-part-series/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://commonsenseinstituteus.org/research/the-economic-impact-of-hunting-and-fishing-and-its-connection-to-amendment-83-the-first-in-a-two-part-series/</a>&nbsp;
 
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Episode 62 - Colorado’s Right to Hunt and Fish Debate: Conservation, Economics, and Misinformation

Thanks for tuning into the ‘Hunt. Fish. Freedom’ podcast, presented by the International Order of T Roosevelt! Hosted by Kenia Link and other members of the IOTR crew, this episode will tell you what to expect from IOTR after our big win in Florida for the Right to Hunt and Fish, tackle the building of campaigns to spread “right to hunt” legislation across the nation, and more. Subscribe, leave a review and tune in for biweekly episodes covering how to get involved in outdoor activism, great hunting and fishing stories, the conservation facts that fuel our campaigns much more. Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: <a href="https://t-roosevelt.org/">International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife</a> Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> Follow us on X: <a href="https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw">https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr">https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr</a>

Thanks for tuning into the ‘Hunt. Fish. Freedom’ podcast, presented by the International Order of T Roosevelt! Hosted by Kenia Link and other members of the IOTR crew, this episode will tell you what to expect from IOTR after our big win in Florida for the Right to Hunt and Fish, tackle the building of campaigns to spread “right to hunt” legislation across the nation, and more. Subscribe, leave a review and tune in for biweekly episodes covering how to get involved in outdoor activism, great hunting and fishing stories, the conservation facts that fuel our campaigns much more. Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Follow us on X: https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&utm_source=qr

Thanks for tuning into the ‘Hunt. Fish. Freedom’ podcast, presented by the International Order of T Roosevelt! Hosted by Kenia Link and other members of the IOTR crew, this episode will tell you what to expect from IOTR after our big win in Florida for the Right to Hunt and Fish, tackle the building of campaigns to spread “right to hunt” legislation across the nation, and more. Subscribe, leave a review and tune in for biweekly episodes covering how to get involved in outdoor activism, great hunting and fishing stories, the conservation facts that fuel our campaigns much more. Don’t forget to leave a 5 star review and SUBSCRIBE on Apple or Spotify Check out the IOTR website: <a href="https://t-roosevelt.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">International Order of T. Roosevelt | Protect At-Risk Wildlife</a> Follow us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/share/19zGf29wGZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a> Follow us on X: <a href="https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&amp;t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://x.com/iotrofficial?s=21&amp;t=SzcoQxiDPMWvFcFPurrzNw</a> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&amp;utm_source=qr" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/iotr_official?igsh=dXp5b284dXJpOXlq&amp;utm_source=qr</a>

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Welcome to Hunt. Fish. Freedom., the official podcast of the International Order of T. Roosevelt. This is the show for those who live for the call of the wild, the thrill of the hunt, and the freedom of the great outdoors. Whether you're in a treestand, on the water, or around the campfire, this is your home for stories, strategy, and the spirit of adventure. Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and the pursuit of a free and wild future.

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