Episode 58 - Constitutional Right to Hunt and Fish: Jann Demaske on Colorado’s Fight

The future of hunting and fishing in Colorado could depend on what happens this November. Jann Demaske grew up in a Wyoming hunting and fishing family, where deer camp, fishing trips, and filling the freezer were simply part of life. Today, that heritage has grown into a lifetime of wildlife conservation, wild sheep advocacy, mentorship, and work with organizations including the Wild Sheep Foundation and Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society. Jann joins Kenia Link to talk about the experiences that transformed her from a lifelong hunter into a passionate conservation advocate. She explains how buying a Colorado bighorn sheep tag changed the trajectory of her involvement in wildlife conservation, why wild sheep and mountain hunting inspire such a dedicated community, and what harvesting a mature ram taught her about the responsibility that comes with hunting. The conversation also explores raising daughters in the hunting community, the growth of women’s hunting and fishing, the importance of mentorship, and why getting more families into the outdoors matters for the future of conservation. Most importantly, Jann discusses Colorado’s effort to establish a constitutional right to hunt and fish, what hunters learned from previous wildlife ballot initiatives, and why sportsmen and women cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. From science-based wildlife management to reaching non-hunters, this is a candid look at the fight to protect hunting, fishing, and outdoor heritage for generations to come. 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