Episode 59 - Colorado’s Hunting Heritage Under Pressure with Adam Welbon

Colorado’s hunting future may depend on whether sportsmen stop taking their outdoor heritage for granted. Colorado has a deep hunting tradition, but keeping that tradition alive takes more than time in the field. Adam Welbon joins Kenia Link to talk about growing up in Colorado, learning to hunt through DIY public land adventures, and why sheep hunting has become his passion. Fresh off a successful Dall sheep hunt, Adam also shares what he has learned through his work with the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society and why wildlife conservation requires far more than simply writing a check to a nonprofit. The conversation digs into the connection between hunting, fishing, wildlife management, habitat, and the funding generated by sportsmen. Adam explains how hunting and fishing dollars support conservation projects and why hunters should understand the responsibility that comes with being consumptive users of wildlife. The discussion also turns toward Colorado’s ongoing fight over constitutional protections for hunting and fishing. Adam explains why he believes hunters and anglers cannot assume those opportunities will always exist, why Colorado’s wildlife professionals need room to manage wildlife based on science, and why sportsmen outside Colorado have a stake in what happens there. From bighorn sheep and elk hunting to black bear and whitetail plans, this is a conversation about the future of Western hunting, the importance of mentorship, and what it means to pass an outdoor heritage on to the next generation. Follow the show for more weekly hunting, fishing, conservation, and outdoors conversations. Check Out The Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society: https://bighornsheep.org/  Follow Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Adamhunts4food/  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