District of Conservation
439 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 97 ratingsDistrict of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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EP 238: Charting 2022 Outdoor Goals and ATF Streamlining Suppressor Application Process
January 03, 2022 05:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBIn Episode 238 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back listeners to the show after a brief hiatus. She discusses 2022 outdoor goals and how listeners can pick up fishing, hunting, and other activities. Plus, the Christmas news gun owners got for suppressors. Tune in! Follow District of Conservation on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. SHOW NOTES Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review. Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts. TakeMeFishing.org Hunters Ed Course Discov...
EP 237: True Conservationists Should Oppose 30x30 Initiative in 2022 (ft. Margaret Byfield)
December 20, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIn Episode 237 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes American Stewards for Liberty executive director Margaret Byfield to the program. Margaret came on to discuss her background in property rights, Endangered Species Act reforms, and fighting 30x30 - the misleading initiative to conserve public waters and lands by 2030. Margaret goes into great detail about the dubious nature of the proposal, the grassroots movement that has resulted, and why true conservationists should put this p...
EP 236: You Don't Need a Rain Tax to Save the Chesapeake Bay (ft. Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi)
December 15, 2021 23:13 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBIn Episode 236 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi about yesterday's City Council vote to institute a stormwater utility fee, a.k.a. rain tax, by a 4-2 vote. The proposal will cost city taxpayers $4.48 million in 2022. Yi was one of two council members to oppose it. Councilman Sang Yi was first elected to office in May 2018. He was the top vote-getter of any city council candidate in his first race and his 2020 re-election bid. On the Council, S...
EP 235: Governor-elect Youngkin to Pull Virginia from RGGI & Biden Admin Repeals Trump-Era WOTUS Rule
December 13, 2021 17:17 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn Episode 235 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two news stories for listeners. One regarding incoming Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announcing his intent to withdraw the Commonwealth from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the other about Biden's EPA revoking the Trump-era Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR). Tune in! SHOW NOTES Virginia Mercury: Youngkin pledges to pull Virginia from carbon market by executive order Utility Dive: Virginia regulatory staff ...
EP 234: Washington State Isn't Following the Science on Black Bear Management (ft. Douglas Boze & Joe Kondelis)
December 07, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIn Episode 234 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Washington State-based bear hunter & The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting author Douglas Boze and Western Bear Foundation president Joe Kondelis about the fallout from the cancellation of the spring 2022 black bear hunt. Plus, the politicization of wildlife management and how the incremental efforts to ban bear hunts could result in limited hunting opportunities, small or big game, in your state going forward. SHOW NOTES ...
EP 233: Alex Epstein on Why Fossil Fuels Are Needed for Continued Human Flourishing
December 06, 2021 05:00 - 14 minutes - 20 MBIn Episode 233 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Center for Industrial Progress founder, author, and philosopher Alex Epstein to the program. In this exclusive teaser clip fo her forthcoming YouTube interview and Townhall.com write-up, Alex discusses what led him to start the Center for Industrial Progress and the problem with efforts to decarbonize in the U.S. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Bookmark Gabby's YouTube Channel and Townhall.com Column before Friday's release. Connect with ...
EP 232: Bureau of Land Management Pushes Renewable Energy, Washington St. Spring Bear Hunt Nixed, Elk Occupancy Agreements
November 30, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn Episode 232 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three important stories floating under the radar: the BLM's renewable energy push under a "multiple-use" management framework and if going carbon-free is practical; the implications of the cancelled black bear hunt in Washington State; and PERC and Greater Yellowstone Coalition's partnership of the first Elk Occupancy Agreement and how it advances free market environmentalism. SHOW NOTES KTVH: BLM Director Stone-Manning outlin...
EP 231: Biden Administration Wages War on Oil & Gas and Celebrating the Monarch Butterfly's Return
November 29, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIn Episode 231 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dives deep into the new Department of Interior report on the current federal oil and gas onshore and off-shore leasing program. She points out the similarities it has to the Obama administration's War on Coal and regulations/statements issued that decimated the coal industry between 2008-2016. Plus, some good news about monarch butterflies. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Blood Origins Podcast | Deseret News Column New Interior Dept. Oil and Gas P...
EP 230: Why Hunters Should Care About the Second Amendment (ft. Mark Jones from Gun Owners of America)
November 22, 2021 19:36 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn Episode 230 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Mark Jones, Gun Owner of America's National Hunter Outreach Director and the Regional Director for the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. Mark spent 26 years as the Wildlife Research Program Supervisor at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. GOA was founded in 1976 by the late Sen. H.L. (Bill) Richardson. The GOA Board of Directors brings over 100 years of combined knowledge and experience on guns, legislation and p...
EP 229: POLITICO Issues Warning to Anti-Gun Democrats & Why "Yellowstone" on Paramount Network is So Popular
November 16, 2021 19:55 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBIn Episode 229 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Democratic Party losing ground with voters due to their anti-Second Amendment positions and "Yellowstone" Season 4's record-breaking premiere. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 228: FL HB 579, Secretary Granholm Still Tied to Proterra, Interview with Dave McCool from North Branch Outing Club
November 15, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn Episode 228 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two important items and introduces listeners to North Branch Outing Club guide/outfitter Dave McCool. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Florida HB 579 - Aquatic Plant Management | Conservation Nation video on AguaCulture WFB: Energy Secretary Granholm Violates Ethics Pledge To Boost Proterra, Watchdog Claims VLOG: Michigan Brownells Ladies Cast & Blast at North Branch Outing Club - October 2021 North Branch Outing Club | Dave McCool - Mc...
EP 227: Incoming Youngkin Admin Poised to Advance True Conservation & DWR Recommends Sunday Hunting on Public Lands
November 08, 2021 21:34 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIn Episode 227 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her speech at UTSA and discusses all things Virginia—specifically focusing on Tuesday's election results and Virginia DWR signing off on Sunday hunting on public lands. SHOW NOTES EP 226 with Stephen Gutowski recapping gun vote EP 224: Youngkin vs. McAuliffe KEN PERROTTE: VDWR board signals its support for Sunday hunting on public lands Delta Waterfowl: Virginia Wildlife Board Supports Expanded Sunday Hunting Opportunities -...
EP 226: Gun Control DOA in Virginia and Oral Arguments Heard in NYSRPA vs. Bruen (ft. Stephen Gutowski)
November 04, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn Episode 226 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back The Reload's Stephen Gutowski to discuss the results from Virginia's statewide elections and gun control's defeat in Old Dominion. Plus, Stephen previews the forthcoming NYSRPA v. Bruen case before the Supreme Court and whether or not may-issue will be struck down nationally. SHOW NOTES Gun Control in Virginia Dealt Heavy Blow as Voters Turn to Republicans Pro-gun Republican wins in Hampton Roads VCDL opposes Dominion E...
EP 225: I Speak at UTSA This Week, Wisconsin Wolf Hunt Blocked, GoWild App Names New KY Crayfish
November 01, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn Episode 225 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her talk at University of Texas-San Antonio, the latest in gray wolf news, and GoWild App getting to name a new Kentucky crayfish. SHOW NOTES UTSA Speech Details - 11/2 NSSF: FIREARM INDUSTRY SURPASSES $14 BILLION IN PITTMAN-ROBERTSON EXCISE TAX CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CONSERVATION Washington Examiner: Biden administration refuses to follow science on wolves AP: Judge issues injunction blocking Wisconsin fall wolf hunt Wisconsin ...
EP 224: McAuliffe vs. Youngkin—Who's Better for Virginia's True Conservationists?
October 25, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn Episode 224 of District of Conservation, Gabriella compares and contrasts Virginia's gubernatorial candidates - Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin - on firearms/Second Amendment rights, sportsmen's issues, and energy. At the end of her analysis, she mentions who earned her vote yesterday. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Firearms McAuliffe's gun control platform / gun violence as public health issue / 2019 video against gun shows / bought a gun in 2013 / 2016 CHP reciprocity deal & latest USCCA VA CHP...
EP 223: Journalists Should Learn to Hunt to Better Understand Conservation (ft. Mallory Walser)
October 19, 2021 04:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn Episode 223 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews her new friend Mallory Walser - a former TV broadcast journalist-turned-avid hunter . Like Gabriella, Mallory grew up in California. Mallory previously worked for KBZK, KTUU, and KEYC before her current job in digital media. Mallory discusses learning to hunt from her husband (whom she met in Minnesota while covering an ice fishing tournament), her recent DIY antelope hunt, the importance of teaching her kids about where thei...
EP 222: Dominion Energy Gave $200K to Shadowy Group to Depress Sportsmen Vote in #VAGov Race
October 18, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.1 MBIn Episode 222 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a breaking news story relating to the upcoming Virginia gubernatorial election and how the state's electric utility company funneled $200K to a shadowy leftist group discouraging gun voters from voting for Glenn Youngkin, who is more pro-gun than Terry McAuliffe. SHOW NOTES Richmond Times-Dispatch report on Dominion Energy Reload piece on Dominion Energy Virginia Clean Economy Act - EP 148 Youngkin opposes VCEA Townhall e...
EP 221: Rep. Dan Newhouse on the 30X30 Alternative & Congressional Western Caucus Priorities
October 11, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIn Episode 221 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Congressional Western Caucus Chairman and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA). Rep. Newhouse took the helms of the caucus in January and is a fourth-term congressman representing Washington State's Fourth Congressional District. Rep. Newhouse discusses their 30X30 alternative, Western Caucus priorities, how they are challenging the Biden administration, their new podcast, and much more. Follow Rep. Newhouse online and on Facebo...
EP 220: Biden Administration Reignites Debate on Controversial National Monument Designations
October 08, 2021 16:11 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn Episode 220 of District of Conservation, Gabriella revisits national monument designations in wake of the Biden administration's decision to restore three sites to pre-Trump levels. Learn about the response from Utah, what the Antiquities Act allows, and how national monuments can, ironically, keep sportsmen and women out if few stakeholders are involved. SHOW NOTES White House Fact Sheet - October 7th | January 2021 Executive Order Utah Delegation Letter Challenging Biden Administrat...
EP 219: The Brewing Wolf War, REEF Act, Fishermen Sound Alarm on Offshore Wind Turbines
October 05, 2021 16:12 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBIn Episode 219 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explores the brewing wolf war out West, the REEF Act, and why fishermen need to have their concerns about offshore wind projects, like Vineyard Wind, heard. SHOW NOTES Yellowstone IG Post on Wolves and Press Release | Sportsmen's Alliance Response REEF Act Vineyard Wind | Time Magazine Article | Offshore Wind Effects on Fisheries | Commercial fishermen concerns --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dist...
EP 218: USCCA Reality Check Campaign with Beth Alcazar and Chris Cheng
October 04, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 218 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Beth Alcazar and Chris Cheng about their involvement in U.S. Concealed Carry Association's (USCCA) "Reality Check" campaign. Get to know them today! Beth is an Associate Editor at Concealed Carry Magazine and firearms instructor. Chris is a competitive shooter, Silicon Valley tech worker, and winner of Season 4 of The History Channel's Top Shot program. SHOW NOTES Order "Shoot to Win" by Chris Cheng Asian Pacific American G...
EP 217: Tracy Stone-Manning Confirmed as BLM Director
October 01, 2021 20:13 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBIn Episode 217 of District of Conservation, Gabriella briefs listeners on the news of Tracy Stone-Manning's confirmation to lead the Bureau of Land Management. SHOW NOTES WashEx article Daily Caller Matt Foldi x NatResources GOP tweet Field & Stream article U.S. Senate Vote Tally: 50-45 Your Mountain Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 216: Meet Arthur Stewart and Tyler Martin from Cameron Energy Company
September 28, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBIn Episode 216 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes extended interviews Arthur Stewart and Tyler Martin from Cameron Energy Company based in Warren, PA. She and her "Conservation Nation" videographer Madison Hughes can be heard asking the guys questions from their filming trip back in July. Learn more about their conventional well drilling services and fracking here. SHOW NOTES Catch Cameron Energy Company on Episode 2 of the Fox Business Prime series "How America Works" hoste...
EP 215: Drilling Into the Truth About Fracking & Geothermal Energy
September 27, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBIn Episode 215 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses recent lectures, videos, and news stories listeners may have overlooked. Today, she previews Episode 6 of her Conservation Nation video series on fracking and discusses a new bill to make geothermal energy exploration more feasible. SHOW NOTES VIDEO: "Conservation is Conservative" Webinar CN EP 6: Drilling Into the Truth About Fracking, Part I Washington Free Beacon Article Fulcher, Risch Geothermal Bill --- Support...
EP 214: 'Conservation is Conservative' Webinar, Gray Wolf Saga Continues, BLM HQ Update, National Parks Are Safe, Clean Energy Week
September 22, 2021 16:32 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBIn Episode 214 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reads reviews and gives listeners the skinny on news stories/trends they overlooked. Here's what she discussed today: her upcoming "Conservation is Conservative" webinar, the continued politicization of gray wolf delisting, Bureau of Land Management HQ news, why National Parks are still safer than cities, and Clean Energy Week needing to highlight nuclear power. SHOW NOTES Register for Gabriella's "Conservation is Conservative" webinar...
EP 213: Making Hunting Inclusive for Everyone w/ Ashlee Lundvall & Chad Waligura of Able Outdoors
September 21, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBIn Episode 213 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with the co-hosts of the digital series Able Outdoors: Chad Waligura & Ashlee Lundvall. Gabriella met Ashlee and Chad at SHOT Show years ago. Both have amazing stories of surviving adversity and encouraging others with disabilities to get outdoors. Learn more about their story, their show, and how to make hunting inclusive for everyone on the podcast today. SHOW Notes: Trailer Credit: Crooked Canyon Productions / Able Outdoor...
EP 212: Demystifying Suppressors with SilencerCo's Matt Pinnell & Shauna Young
September 20, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIn Episode 212 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with SilencerCo's Matt Pinnell and Shauna Young. Matt serves as their Communications Manager, while Shauna serves as their Public Relations Specialist. They demystify suppressors, explain the NFA process to obtain them, their inherent benefits, why Europe gets suppressors right and we don't, their "American Gun Campaign" out now, and much more. Learn more about SilencerCo and connect with them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and...
EP 211: Catching Trout at Gunpowder Falls, Proactive Forest Management, Preservationists Want To Reimagine State Wildlife Agencies
September 14, 2021 17:31 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBIn Episode 211 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the latest conservation and environmental news from around the nation. First, she discusses catching a fingerling brown trout at the legendary Gunpowder Falls State Park in Maryland, then about the need for proactive forest management and the next battle to shield hunting and fishing from attacks by radical preservationist environmentalists. SHOW NOTES Gunpowder Brown Trout IWF Op-ed on Forestry in Daily Caller N...
EP 210: Zack Vucurevich, Founder & Owner of Whetstone Habitat
September 13, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn Episode 210 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Zack Vucurevich - founder and owner of Whetstone Habitat, LLC. Whetstone works with landowners to develop and implement management practices across their property that are more sustainable and beneficial for the native wildlife and plant communities. Zach holds a B.S. in wildlife and fisheries management (WVU) and is Level II Deer Steward (NDA). Connect with him at [email protected] and IG/YouTube @whetstonehabitat. -...
EP 209: Catching Up with PERC at State Policy Network Annual Meeting in Orlando
September 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBIn Episode 209 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with PERC's Brian Yablonski and Hannah Downey. Yablonski serves as the organization's CEO, while Downey serves as their policy director. They discuss what's transpiring under the Biden administration, forest management, gray wolf delisting, and how private conservation is the future. This conversation was originally recorded on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021. Learn more about PERC here and connect with them on Facebook, Instagr...
EP 208: Conservatives Love Conservation, American Wildlife Conservation Partners Slam Anti-Hunting Petitions, Yellowstone S4 Details
September 06, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBIn Episode 208 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 4 of the program. She discusses how conservatives actually do love conservation and why this show will continue to debunk preservationist environmentalist lies, American Wildlife Conservation Partners' stern letter to USFWS slamming CBD/NRDC petitions, and Yellowstone S4 Trailer/premiere details. Show Notes Conservation IS conservation Townhall Column | AWCP Letter | Delta Waterfowl Yellowstone Season 4 Trailer --- ...
EP 207: Brandon McDow & Meagan McElya from Bar MC Media
August 31, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIn Episode 207 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Brandon McDow of Bar MC Media and is joined by his business/life partner, Meagan McElya, to give listeners an update about their work and exciting projects coming up. Connect with Brandon and Meagan on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 206: Zoos Make America Great (ft. Tim Morrow, CEO of San Antonio Zoo)
August 30, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBIn Episode 206 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with San Antonio Zoo's CEO Tim Morrow. Tim began his tenure as CEO in 2014. Before his current role, he spent almost 20 years at SeaWorld Park and Entertainment. Prior to that, he oversaw Fiesta Texas as part of the management team. They discuss Tim's background, the zoo's history, how zoos play a role in global conservation efforts, misconceptions about zoos today, and much more. Here's more about the zoo: San Antonio Zoo®, ope...
EP 205: Outdoor Storytelling with Videographer Madison Hughes
August 23, 2021 04:00 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBIn Episode 205 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Madison Hughes — the videographer who films her "Conservation Nation" video series. Learn about her work, her eye for underreported/unique stories, taking an interest in outdoor storytelling, our 2021 adventures, and much more. Connect with Madison on Instagram and YouTube. Book a project with her here. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 204: CBD & NRDC Circulate Anti-Hunting Petitions to CDC, USFWS (ft. Sportsmen's Alliance)
August 17, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBIn Episode 204 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by Bruce and Brian from Sportsmen's Alliance to discuss two petitions circulating - one to the CDC, the other to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - that would fundamentally alter hunting, especially interstate transport of game meat and taxidermy, if enacted. Unsurprisingly, they originate from the Center for Biological Diversity and Natural Resources Defense Council. The guys discuss the implications of these two petiti...
EP 203: The Case for Forest Management (ft. Bill Imbergamo from Federal Forest Resource Coalition)
August 16, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBIn Episode 203 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Bill Imbergamo from Federal Forest Resource Coalition. Bill serves as their Executive Director. Here's more about the organization: The Federal Forest Resource Coalition (FFRC) is a unique national coalition of small and large companies and regional trade associations whose members harvest and manufacture wood products, paper, and renewable energy from federal timber resources. With members in more than two dozen states, t...
EP 202: Virginia Gets an Elk Hunting Season Next Year
August 09, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn Episode 202 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the 2022 Virginia elk hunting season and how to apply for the special elk hunt license when it is available next February. SHOW Notes VA DWR Announcement A glimpse into the 2022 elk hunt lottery Elk Tag Became Law in March 2020 2019-2028 Elk Management Plan My elk report in The Virginia Sportsman 7-Day Hunting Season --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 201: NJ Kills Black Bear Hunt, UC Davis Study Says 'Trash' Fish Name is Bigoted, CA Bacon Rebellion (ft. Cody McLaughlin)
August 03, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBIn Episode 201 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cody McLaughlin to the program. Cody moved to Alaska from New Jersey back in January and gives listeners an update, salmon fishing report, and Stormy update. Plus, Gabby and Cody discuss Alaska hunting closures, New Jersey killing the fall 2021 black bear hunting season, bizarre UC-Davis study on fisheries, and new California law that would lead to bacon disappearing from the Golden State. Connect with Cody on Instagram and...
EP 200: National Shooting Sports Month, USA Shooting Team Dominates Tokyo '20 Olympics, Elevate Foldi & Gutowski Reporting Work
August 02, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 21 MBIn Episode 200 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains how you can get involved in the fifth annual National Shooting Sports Month, why Americans should cheer on USA Shooting winning Olympic medals in Tokyo, and the need for good reporters like Washington Free Beacon's Matthew Foldi and The Reload's Stephen Gutowski. SHOW NOTES: National Shooting Sports Month | Let's Go Shooting | NSSF Team USA Shooting at Tokyo Olympics Proterra Not Happy with Foldi's Reporting | EP 199 With ...
EP 199: Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm Has a Proterra Problem (ft. Matthew Foldi)
July 27, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn Episode 199 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Washington Free Beacon reporter Matthew Foldi to talk about the Proterra scandal befalling the new Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Matthew discusses what led him to covering this story, how it compares to Solyndra from the Obama years, why establishment environmental reporters only offer glowing coverage of the Biden administration, and much more. SHOW NOTES Bookmark Foldi's articles. Biden to Showcase Business Tied t...
EP 198: Previewing PA Videos, MT Fly Angler Accosts Tucker Carlson, Boosting Atlantic Salmon, Tomorrow's Guest Reveal
July 26, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn Episode 198 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Pennsylvania and what she learned in oil and gas country; she explains her take on the NCPA employee who accosted Tucker Carlson at a Montana fly shop; the effort to award Atlantic salmon more Endangered Species protections; and what to expect in tomorrow's interview with Washington Free Beacon reporter Matthew Foldi. SHOW NOTES Learn more about CFACT. Bookmark "Conservation Nation" on CFACT's YouTube Channel. Sub...
EP 197: Learning About Hmong Hunting Culture (ft. Keng Yang of Minnesota Hunter)
July 20, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn Episode 197 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Minnesota Hunter's Keng Yang to the podcast. Minnesota Hunter is your centralized place to learn about Pheasant, Duck or Turkey hunting. Learning from these hunts will be the stepping stone into any other type of hunting you wish to do in the future. Keng's goal is to help you have a successful hunt on public land. Learn about Minnesota Hunter here and connect with Keng on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. --- Support this ...
EP 196: Be Elegant and Armed While Conceal Carrying (ft. Natalie Strong)
July 19, 2021 04:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBIn Episode 196 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Natalie Strong of Elegant and Armed, a lifestyle blog for the stylish, safety-conscious woman. With a focus on how to conceal carry without compromising style, this blog serves as a resource for women who want to incorporate safety into their lives. It’s not only possible, but simple and empowering! Learn about Natalie here and connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters...
EP 195: 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Panel Finds Under-21 Handgun Ban Unconstitutional (ft. Hirschfeld v. ATF Plaintiffs)
July 14, 2021 13:55 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBIn Episode 195 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively sits down with Hirschfeld v. ATF co-plaintiff Tanner Hirschfeld and his lawyer, Elliott Harding, to discuss their victory at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday. They discuss the impetus behind the lawsuit, next steps, possible Supreme Court considerations, and legal precedent to not bar young people from owning and purchasing handguns. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of...
EP 194: Bipartisan Calls for BLM Pick to Withdraw Nomination, WOTUS, Wildfire Management, Coal's Comeback
July 13, 2021 04:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn Episode 194 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on four important news updates: growing bipartisan calls for BLM Director Nominee Tracy Stone-Manning to withdraw her nomination, Biden's intent to undo Trump-era WOTUS rules reforms, two Western Governors excluded from Biden's meeting about wildfire preparedness, and coal's surprising comeback post-pandemic. SHOW NOTES BLM Director Nominee: Dallas Safari Club, Senators Barrasso, Sullivan, and Obama BLM Director call f...
EP 193: NSSF Launches Anti-David Chipman Media Blitz & Plans to Sue Governor Andrew Cuomo
July 12, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBIn Episode 193 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mark Oliva to the podcast. Mark serves as the Director of Public Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Foundation. They discuss NSSF's media blitz against ATF Director nominee David Chipman, their lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo calling guns a public nuisance, new San Jose ordinances taxing gun rights, the status of suppressor legislation, how guns and ammo fund conservation, National Shooting Sports Month, the retur...
EP 192: Matt Garske on Raising Gators, Chasing Peacock Bass, FLL Airport's Vervet Monkeys, & More
July 07, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MBIn Episode 192 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her new friend Matt Garske to the program. Matt took Gabriella peacock bass fishing during her recent trip to Florida. He works for a Florida water district and is an avid outdoorsman. They discuss how Matt got interested in the outdoors, him being a first-generation gladesman, what it's like raising gators, chasing after the elusive SoFla peacock bass, if it's acceptable to eat freshwater grouper (aka largemouth bass), the exist...
EP 191: The Politics of Trail Cameras & Conservation News (ft. Trent Marsh)
July 06, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBIn Episode of 191 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by her friend and longtime industry insider Trent Marsh. They discuss the recent POMA conference, trail cameras, some trending topics, and how to get the next generation hooked on the outdoors. Trent Marsh has been in marketing in the shooting sports industry for over a decade, as a marketing manager, writer, social media professional, and consultant he was worked with numerous brands in the industry across several brand c...
EP 190: Conservation Groups Oppose Chipman, Politifact Labels Biden's 2A Comments False, Roseate Spoonbill Spotted in NoVA
June 28, 2021 17:52 - 16 minutes - 22 MBIn Episode 190 of District of Conservation, Gabriella covers some headlines and interesting stories. She touches upon the growing opposition to ATF Director nominee David Chipman, Politifact giving President Biden's recent 2A comments a false rating, and a recent roseate spoonbill sighting at Huntley Meadows in Alexandria, VA. SHOW NOTES: American Wildlife Conservation Partners Letter Opposing Chipman | Outdoor Life Article Politifact Labels Biden's 2A Comments False Roseate Spoonbill P...
EP 189: Keepers of the Everglades Part III - Gladesmen & AguaCulture
June 24, 2021 04:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBIn Episode 189 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes the long-form conversations she had with three Florida conservation stakeholders: Marshall Jones of Mack's Fish Camp, conservationist Mike Elfenbein, and Aguaculture creator Nick Szabo. They are also featured in Conservation Nation Episode 5 today, hosted by CFACT. Watch CN EP 5 on YouTube. Learn more about AguaCulture. Catch up on EP 164, Part I & Part II. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...