District of Conservation
441 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 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 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...
EP 188: Goodbye Brood X Cicadas, Judge Halts Ban on Public Land Drilling, Offshore Wind Has a Bird Problem
June 22, 2021 04:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MBIn Episode 188 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her time at POMA Business Conference and celebrates the end of the Brood X cicada hatch. Also, she touches on headlines you may have missed: Federal judge blocks Biden's ban on leases for drilling on public lands (NBC News) | January 20th, 2021 Executive Order Bird law complicates Biden's offshore wind push (E&E News) | Virginia wind turbine scandal --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-o...
EP 187: Congressman Bruce Westerman Calls in from Bassmaster Classic
June 17, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIn Episode 187 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gets an update from Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) - the current House Natural Resources Committee ranking member. He phoned in from the Bassmaster Classic in Houston, TX last Friday to discuss what he's been up to, House Democrats rejecting his amendment to the INVEST in America Act, his concerns about 3030, the importance of distinguishing between conservation & preservation, bills making their way through committee right now, and h...
EP 186: Washington Shouldn't Undermine the Alaska Way of Life (ft. Tundra Talk's Tyler Freel)
June 15, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBIn Episode 186 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Tyler Freel of the Tundra Talk Podcast. Freel is also a contributing writer to Outdoor Life. Tyler and Gabriella discuss the uniqueness of Alaska, how it's managed, why Washington and some public land hunters don't understand their way of life, balanced use, misconceptions about ANWR exploration/Section 1002, Permanent Fund, Temporary Wildlife Special Action Request WSA21-01 that will close millions of acres to hunting moose ...
EP 185: Tom Werkman of Werkman Outfitters
June 14, 2021 04:00 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 185 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Tom Werkman—a Grand Rapids, MI-based fishing guide who owns and operates Werkman Outfitters. Here's more about his charter business: In 2016, Tom started Werkman Outfitters with two goals in mind: The first goal was to weave a common thread through his and his son Max’s life. He believed that together they could push each other to become better fisherman, better guides and better business owners. The second goal was to hel...
EP 184: CA Assault Weapons Ban Ruled Unconstitutional & Protecting Alaska Hunting Rights
June 08, 2021 04:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn Episode 184 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses California Judge Roger T. Benitez's ruling the state's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional and Alaska Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang's op-ed in defense of Alaska hunting rights on federal public lands. SHOW NOTES Firearms Policy Coalition The Reload's Coverage of Benitez's Opinion --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 183: Gabriella Previews Her Interview With Secretary Mike Pompeo
June 07, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBIn Episode 183 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively teases a clip of her forthcoming interview with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dropping Friday. Secretary Pompeo discusses this viral tweet of his about climate change, thoughts on the Biden's administration's War on Energy, what sustainable clean energy options are, true conservation, firearms, the nomination of David Chipman for ATF Director, and public safety. Pompeo served as the 70th Secretary of State from April...
EP 182: Great Outdoors Month, National Fishing & Boating Week, POMA Biz Conference, Your Reviews
June 02, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBIn Episode 182 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the return of Great Outdoors Month, upcoming National Fishing and Boating Week, last call for POMA Business Conference, and YOUR reviews. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 181: Gabby Franco on Becoming a Competitive Shooter & Fleeing Socialism in Venezuela
June 01, 2021 12:06 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBIn Episode 181 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by special guest Gabby Franco — Olympic & competitive shooter, mom, wife, proud American, and escapee of Hugo Chavez's Venezuela. Gabby recounts her start in competitive shooting, competing in the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games, participating in Top Shot Season 4, fleeing socialism, how she came to appreciate the Second Amendment, and how to be an effective gun rights advocate. Learn more about Gabby here and connect with he...
EP 180: SAME Act, New USCCA PAC, TX Constitutional Carry Update
May 25, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBIn Episode 180 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some recent headlines on firearms and guns. She discusses Senator Cynthia Lummis' SAME Act, USCCA's new PAC, and Texas being on the cusp of passing constitutional carry thanks to a deal reached by its state legislature. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 179: DC Area Goes Nuts Over Brood X Cicadas & TX Bill to Donate Exotic Game Meat Awaits Governor's Signature
May 24, 2021 15:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBIn Episode 179 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her frustration with the obsessive Brood X cicada fanfare, cicada tacos, and provides a sampling of the insects chirping. Plus, she discusses Texas House Bill 2213 and how exotic game meat, particularly axis and fallow deer, could soon be donated to food banks in the Lone Star State. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 178: Conservation, Cicadas, Crazy Stories with David & Nephi from Your Mountain Podcast
May 18, 2021 04:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBIn Episode 178 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Nephi Cole and David Willms from Your Mountain onto the podcast. They chat their origins, Arkansas Senate Bill (SB) 298, Montana House Bill 647, the 30x30 report, Brood X cicada hatch, and tourist season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Here's more about Your Mountain: Join David Willms, Mike McGrady, Nephi Cole, and entertaining guests each week as they use humor, storytelling, and more than 40 years of collective experien...
EP 177: Conceal Carry in Style (ft. Amy Robbins from Alexo Athletica)
May 17, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Episode 177 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica. Alexo simply means to “defend and to help”. While big name athletic companies shy away from promoting one’s right to defend themself and have never built in the ability to do so, Alexo will never back down from supporting a woman’s right to choose how she defends herself while striving to bring the best in fashionable, functional active carrywear to the market. Alexo is broadening the defini...
EP 176: Brandon McDow, Co-Founder of Bar MC Media
May 11, 2021 04:28 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIn Episode 176 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Brandon McDow of Bar MC Media - a media company he co-founded with his girlfriend, Meagan McElya. Brandon is a fifth-generation Texan and avid outdoorsman. He grew up in Goliad in the heart of South Texas, where his life was built around the ranching and farming lifestyle. After earning a degree in Agricultural Engineering and Technology from Sam Houston State University, he searched for way to apply his knowledge and grow fro...
EP 175: POMA Board Election Update, Long Shot Tour Preview, BPI Outdoors CEO Interview
May 10, 2021 20:23 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn Episode 175 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three things: an update from POMA's Board of Directors election, a preview of her report from the Texas leg of the Long Shot Tour, and an interview with BPI Outdoors CEO Nate Treadaway. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 174: Samuel Ayres of The Wild Initiative
May 05, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBIn Episode 174 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Samuel Ayres - host of The Wild Initiative podcast. Sam chats with Gabriella about evolving from "Living Country in the City" to "The Wild Initiative"; growing up in coastal Orange County; how he got hooked on the outdoors; transitioning from the music industry to outdoor industry; balancing public lands vs. Second Amendment rights; his thoughts on current events, and much more. Learn more about The Wild Initiative here and...
EP 173: Kristy Titus, Host of "Pursue the Wild"
May 04, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn Episode 173 of District of Conservation, Gabriella introduces her listeners to "Pursue the Wild" host Kristy Titus. In this episode, Kristy chronicles her journey in the outdoor industry, why digital TV programming is the future, legislation that concerns her, social media challenges for outdoor content creators, why the media must focus on good hunters, increased firearms purchases, and how to recruit and retain new hunters and gun owners. Connect with Kristy here and follow her on F...
EP 172: Thomas MacAulay, POMA Executive Director
May 03, 2021 04:25 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBIn Episode 172 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Thomas MacAulay. Thomas currently serves as Executive Director of the Professional Outdoor Media Association. MacAulay has worked in the outdoor industry for over a decade. Before joining POMA, Thomas was the Marketing Manager at BPI Outdoors. BPI Outdoors is the parent company of CVA® muzzleloading and center-fire guns and accessories, POWERBELT® muzzleloading bullets and accessories, QUAKE® hunting & shooting accessories,...
EP 171: Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia
April 27, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Episode 171 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Governor Brian Kemp - the 83rd governor of the Peach State. While Georgia has been in the news recently, Governor Kemp came on to discuss the following subjects: why he's a sportsman, the importance of balanced use of natural resources, how he plans to combat the Biden administration's attacks on legal gun ownership, and much more. Connect with Kemp's office here and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. -...
EP 170: Congresswoman Lisa McClain of Michigan
April 26, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIn Episode 170 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Congresswoman Lisa McClain—a Republican from Michigan. Rep. McClain is serving her first term representing Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. She joins Gabriella to discuss her National Parks bill, President Biden's climate/energy agenda, and the value of farmers and ranchers. Connect with the congresswoman online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/di...
EP 169: Firearms Reporter Stephen Gutowski Launches 'The Reload'
April 23, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBIn Episode 169 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back firearms reporter Stephen Gutowski. Earlier this week, Stephen announced he left Washington Free Beacon to launch his new project, The Reload, where he'll offer sober and objective firearms news and analysis. Follow Stephen on Instagram and Twitter. Give his website a follow on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 168: U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)
April 21, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBIn Episode 168 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). Daines recently won a second term to the U.S. Senate and is fifth-generation Montanan. He's a lifelong sportsman and grew up in Bozeman, Montana In the U.S. Senate, Daines is working on issues of critical importance to growing good-paying Montana jobs, developing our state’s energy resources, managing and protecting our public lands and supporting the needs of Montana’s veterans and tribes. ...
EP 167: Shoshana Weissmann, Avid Hiker & National Parks Enthusiast
April 19, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBIn Episode 167 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Shoshana Weissmann. When not focusing on occupational licensing reform or working for a public policy think thank, Shoshana hikes and traverses National Parks. Shoshana chats how Acadia National Park inspired her love of the outdoors, the best altitude sickness remedies, her close encounter with a grizzly bear in Montana, why it's wrong to politicize National Parks and bad to restrict public lands access, her involvement with...
EP 166: Cable Smith, Host of Lone Star Outdoor Show
April 13, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBIn Episode 166 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Lone Star Outdoor Show host Cable Smith. Gabriella first appeared on Cable's show a few months ago. Gabriella and Cable discuss what's trending in conservation, hunting, firearms, ATF appointments, National Parks, and more. Show Notes: ATF Director Nominee David Chipman - Washington Free Beacon Biden's Interior Using Pandemic Rules to Limit National Park Attendance - NY Post Rep. McClain's Bill to Prevent National Park...
EP 165: Piney Point, Greater Everglades, and Resting Your Bones in FL (ft. Travis Thompson)
April 12, 2021 18:29 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn Episode 165 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cast and Blast Florida podcast co-host and waterfowl/fishing guide, Travis Thompson. They chat "Keepers of the Everglades," what's happening in Piney Point, a recent conservation success, why Florida isn't simply a punchline, and why transplants should rest their bones in the Sunshine State. Subscribe to Cast&Blast Podcast. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Connect with Travis online: Facebook, Instagram, ...
EP 164: Keepers of the Everglades, Part III - AguaCulture Teaser
April 08, 2021 20:35 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MBIn Episode 164 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her upcoming Conservation Nation video on Aguaculture featuring Marshall Jones of Mack's Fish Camp, conservationist Mike Elfenbein, and AguaCulture creator Nick Szabo. Catch up on Part I & Part II. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 163: Keepers of the Everglades, Part II - Betty Osceola and Nyla Pipes
April 06, 2021 17:42 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn Episode 163 of District of Conservation, Gabriella presents listeners with Part II of this week's "Keepers of the Everglades" series. This episode features Betty Osceola and Nyla Pipes. Betty operates Buffalo Tiger Airboats and is a member of the Miccosukee Tribe, while Nyla runs One Florida Foundation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 162: Keepers of the Everglades, Part I - Florida Ranchers
April 05, 2021 17:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBIn Episode 162, Gabriella highlights conversations she had with Florida ranchers Brad Phares and Matt Pearce on how they work to sustain the Greater Everglades ecosystem and conservation while running their operations. Watch Conservation Nation Episode 4: How Cows Keep Florida Green Learn more about Brad Phares' projects: Between the Beaches Podcast & Cowhunters Unlimited Learn more about Matt Pearce's work: Pearce Cattle Company --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...
EP 161: Pumpkin Flavored Trout, MeatEater, Adventures in Dog Fostering (ft. Cody McLaughlin)
April 01, 2021 19:15 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBIn Episode 161 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is re-joined by newly-minted Alaskan and sportsman Cody McLaughlin. They chat him adjusting to the Last Frontier, living down the road from a great Arctic char fishery, MeatEater piece vs hunter recruitment, exploring the problems with solar and offshore wind, and he gives listeners an update about his adventure into dog fostering a cute but wily pup named Stormy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/distri...
EP 160: Gerry Bethge, Deputy Editor at Outdoor Life
March 31, 2021 19:44 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MBIn Episode 160 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Gerry Bethge — Outdoor Life Deputy Editor and one of the four co-authors of this rebuttal to the Meat Eater piece called "The Case Against Hunter Recruitment." Gabriella and Gerry unpack the debate over hunter recruitment efforts, the merits of R3 (recruitment, retention, reactivation) and much more in this episode. Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 159: Jake Latendresse - Video Storyteller, Outfitter, and Entrepreneur
March 29, 2021 18:38 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBIn Episode 159 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Jake Latendresse— owner of Latendresse Media Collective, Prairie Rock Outfitters, and the Town Pump Restaurant and Bar in Ft. Collins, CO. Follow LM Collective: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Website Follow Jake: Facebook, Instagram + Outdoor Camera Man Follow Prairie Rock Outfitters: Facebook, Instagram, Website Follow Town Pump: Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/distric...
EP 158: Robbie Kroger from Blood Origins Returns
March 24, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBIn Episode 158 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by past guest of the podcast, Robbie Kroger. Robbie is behind the upstart project-turned-nonprofit Blood Origins. Check out their Supporter Program and their new Wyoming Hunters for the Hungry campaign. Follow Blood Origins on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 157: I'm Leading a POMA Insights Session April 7th & Previewing Upcoming Guests
March 23, 2021 21:45 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBIn Episode 157 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how listeners can attend an upcoming POMA Insights Session she's hosting and previews upcoming guests for the week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 156: Previewing Florida Episodes, What Haaland's Confirmation Means for Conservation, Gov. Jared Polis' 'MeatOut Day' Fizzles
March 22, 2021 20:43 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBIn Episode 156 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three things: a preview of her Florida-themed episodes in episodes that'll be called "Keepers of the Everglades"; how to hold newly-minted Interior Secretary Deb Haaland accountable for conservation; and how Colorado Governor Jared Polis' "Meat Out Day" fizzled and got scorched by ranchers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 155: Ian Shive, Nature Photographer & Host of "The Last Unknown" on Discovery +
March 18, 2021 04:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Episode 155 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Ian Shive—host of the new Discovery Plus program "The Last Unknown." SHOW NOTES Watch "The Last Unknown" on Discovery + Learn More About Ian Follow Ian's Work: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 154: Off to Florida & Senate Vote Expected on Haaland Nomination Today
March 15, 2021 04:38 - 3 minutes - 1.46 MBIn Episode 154 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains why she’s reading the DC Swamp for another this week and previews today’s expected Senate confirmation vote to confirm Deb Haaland, President Biden’s pick to run Department of Interior. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 134: Off to Florida & Senate Vote Expected on Haaland Nomination Today
March 15, 2021 04:38 - 3 minutes - 1.46 MBIn Episode 154 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains why she’s reading the DC Swamp for another this week and previews today’s expected Senate confirmation vote to confirm Deb Haaland, President Biden’s pick to run Department of Interior. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/district-of-conservation/support
EP 153: $1.09B Generated for Conservation, My POMA BOD Nomination, Break Out with Bad Ash, 'Conservation Nation' Returns
March 08, 2021 18:36 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBIn Episode 153 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses several important topics: the $1.1B generated from excise taxes for conservation funding, her nomination to serve on POMA's Board of Directors, why listened should bookmark Break Out with Bad Ash Outdoors, and the return of her original CFACT series "Conservation Nation." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 152: Brad Smith from Walton Rods Shares New Products & Fly Fishing Tips
March 03, 2021 20:07 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBIn Episode 152 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by Brad Smith from Walton Rods. They recap their trip to Pennsylvania's Steelhead Alley fishing an Outdoor Access property with guide Randy, new products from Walton Rods & Range Reels, and other subjects. "With Walton Fly Fishing Rods you will find no snappy slogans, no sales gimmicks, and no middlemen. What you will get instead are quality fly fishing rods, built in the USA, backed, with a lifetime warranty, created out of ...
EP 151: Haaland Gets a Hearing, Wilderness Area Designations, War Brewing Between Condor Advocates & Big Wind
March 01, 2021 21:56 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Episode 151 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three important conservation/energy stories: Rep. Deb Haaland's Interior Secretary confirmation hearing last week, H.R. 803 passing in the House of Representatives, and the brewing war between condor advocates and Big Wind. SHOW NOTES Haaland Hearing Overview + Manchin Pledges to Confirm Haaland HR 803 | Vote Tally | Natural Resources GOP Dissent | Outdoor Life Article | Wilderness Society FAQ Shellenberger Tweets | LA Time...
EP 150: Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBIn Episode 150 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn is the senior senator from Tennessee and a Republican. She was first elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2018. Before that, she served in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019 and Tennessee State Senate before that. Learn more about her background here. Follow Senator Blackburn on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...
EP 149: Chasten Whitfield, Founder of Chasenation & Fishing Influencer
February 22, 2021 17:25 - 44 minutes - 61 MBIn Episode 149 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Chasten Whitfield. Chasten runs the charity, Chastenation, and is an up-and-coming tournament angler. Chastenation was founded in 2015. Chasten is a 21-year-old angler who proves “it’s more than just fishing.” Her mission is to help kids of all ages, especially girls, become comfortable anglers while teaching positive life skills, thoughtfulness, doing what's right for the right reasons, and choosing to stay active outdoors. It’...
EP 148: Important Headlines and Your Reviews
February 16, 2021 15:58 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBIn Episode 148 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses four important news stories you may have glossed over and reads some of your Apple Reviews. SHOW NOTES Texas power outage caused by Arctic storm (Reuters) HB 2655 - Repeal of Virginia Clean Economy Act | VCEA Bill + Fact Sheet | EIA: Virginia State Profile (Updated recently, so I'll correct in next episode) | Times-Dispatch Report on VCEA President Biden's Statement on Parkland anniversary + gun control campaign pledge Cou...
EP 147: Congressman Byron Donalds Chats Florida Water Quality Issues, Environmental Stewardship
February 09, 2021 16:59 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBIn Episode 147 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debuts a teaser of her interview with freshman Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida's 19th Congressional District. In this exclusive clip, the congressman chats FL-19, water quality issues, and environmental stewardship. Catch Gabriella's full-length interview with Congressman Donalds on YouTube Friday at 10am ET and at Townhall Friday midnight. Learn more about Congressman Donalds here and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, ...
EP 146: Erik Milito, President of National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
February 08, 2021 19:43 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBIn Episode 146 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Erik Milito. He serves as president of National Ocean Industries Association. He previously worked for American Petroleum Institute. NOIA "represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment." Their chief objectives include: To promote the common interests of the members of the offshore energy industry. T...
EP 145: Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-NM)
February 05, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MBIn Episode 145 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews a freshman member of Congress: Rep. Yvette Herrell of New Mexico. Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-NM) represents New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District in the 117th Congress. Last fall, she beat an incumbent Democrat to flip the district back to the Republican column. Born and raised in New Mexico, Yvette Herrell served for 4 terms in the New Mexico House of Representatives. As a state representative, Yvette put people be...
EP 144: Lead Ammo Ban (H.R. 405) Will Undermine Shooting Sports, Hunting
February 04, 2021 18:39 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBIn Episode 144 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the implications of Rep. Ted Lieu's (D-CA) House Resolution 405 which would "require the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on United States Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and for other purposes." Lieu is no friend to hunters. Prior to entering Congress in 2015, he received the full backing of the Humane Society. Lieu is also opposed to big game hunting and hunting with dogs. Gabriella cautions lis...
EP 143: Victory—SB 252 Withdrawn, 30x30, Cautious Optimism with CSF's Aoibheann Cline
February 03, 2021 19:47 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn Episode 143 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aoibheann Cline from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF). Aoibheann is their Western States Coordinator. They discussed the breaking news of CA SB 252 being withdrawn by Senator Wiener, 303x30 executive order, and how sportsmen and women should be cautiously optimistic. SHOW NOTES SB 252 Withdrawn - Sac Bee Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation HuntFish3030 ### Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts. Make sure ...
EP 142: Bruce and Brian from Sportsmen's Alliance Return
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn Episode 142 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Bruce and Brian from Sportsmen's Alliance back to the podcast. They discuss CA Senate Bill 252, mention about 2,000 bills have been filed this session, express whether or not sportsmen and women will be represented well under the Biden administration, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support