District of Conservation
441 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 141: Lee DeLange, COO of GenPro Energy Solutions
February 01, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBIn Episode 141 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Lee DeLange, COO of the South Dakota-based GenPro Energy Solutions. GenPro first began as a "solar water pumping distribution company." Today, the company oversees a plethora of projects across the renewable energy space. Lee and Gabriella revisited the Buffalo Roundup, his job at GenPro Energy Solutions, why his company isn't at odds with traditional energy, if John Kerry's statement about energy workers having an easy tran...
EP 140: Understanding National Monument Designations & Utah Tribe Blasts Biden's Ban on Oil & Gas Leases
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBIn Episode 140 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down President Biden's executive order restoring Bears Ears and Grand-Escalante Staircase to pre-2017 levels and discusses one Utah tribe fighting back against Biden's Interior Department for shutting down oil and gas leases on tribal lands in response to Secretarial Order 3395 banning new federal oil & gas leases for 60 days. SHOW NOTES President Biden's Executive Order, Section 3 - January 20th, 2021 Antiquities Act of 1906 ...
EP 139: U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT)
January 25, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn Episode 139 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) about his reaction to President Joe Biden's executive orders relating to oil and gas leases and national monuments. Plus, his views on public lands; what questions he'll ask of Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland; if Senator Joe Manchin will vote with Republicans on energy and natural resources issues, and more. Watch on YouTube. Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to t...
EP 138: An Exit Interview with David Bernhardt, 53rd Interior Secretary
January 22, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIn Episode 138 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has an exclusive interview with former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt in his final interview. Secretary Bernhardt served in his post from April 2019 until this past Wednesday. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Interior Secretary under the Trump administration. Gabriella previously interviewed him in summer 2019. Don't miss their wide-ranging conversation today! Watch on YouTube. Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts. Make su...
EP 137: Are Gun Rights Up for Grabs Under the Biden Administration?
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBIn Episode 137 of District of Conservation, Gabriella visits with three of the firearms industry's pre-eminent voices across media, grassroots, and manufacturing: Washington Free Beacon's Stephen Gutowski, NSSF's Mark Oliva, and Bearing Arms EIC Cam Edwards. All three gentlemen are past guests of the podcast and Gabriella's to-go for the latest in public policy, industry happenings, and news. Watch on YouTube. NSSF | Follow Mark on Twitter Bearing Arms | Follow Cam on Twitter Free Beaco...
EP 136: President Trump's Legacy, Manchin to Lead Senate Energy & Natural Resources, Biden to Cancel Keystone XL Pipeline
January 18, 2021 20:16 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBIn Episode 136 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses these three things: President Trump's legacy on conservation and energy issues; on whether Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) will vote with Republicans on energy/conservation issues; and the news about President-elect Biden canceling the Keystone XL pipeline once he assumes office. Working document on President Trump's agency successes & bills signed into law E&E Interview with Senator Manchin Townhall Column on Manchin (use code HO...
EP 135: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly—New Bills to Track in 117th Congress
January 13, 2021 18:46 - 12 minutes - 17 MBIn Episode 135 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some new bills just introduced in Congress relating to wildlife conservation, public lands, and gun rights. Bills Discussed in This Episode: H.R. 286 - Gray Wolf Removal from ESA & DOI Delisting Order on Lower 48 Wolf H.R.247 Public Lands H.R.218 To prohibit future moratoriums on new federal oil & gas permits on federal lands) H.R.59 Fishery management H.R. 47 Increase public access on federal lands H.R. 167 So-called g...
EP 134: Biden Administration Now Has a Mandate and Virginia Sunday Hunting Bill
January 12, 2021 17:04 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBIn Episode 134 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks about the mandate the incoming Biden Administration has on conservation and environmental issues and why Virginia's Sunday Hunting bill must pass. SHOW NOTES Townhall Article Sunday Hunting Factoid Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 133: A Firearms Industry Update with Roy Hill from Brownells
January 05, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 76 MBIn Episode 133 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Brownells Public Relations Specialist Roy Hill for a wide-ranging interview. Serious About Firearms Since 1939™, Brownells is the world’s leading source for gun parts and accessories, ammunition, gunsmithing tools, survival gear and archery products. The family-owned company proudly serves gunsmiths, gun owners, law enforcement and military organizations. As a company forever connected to the outdoors and forever committed ...
EP 132: Republicans Hunt Too & BLM Guidance Affirms Recreational Shooting on Public Lands
January 04, 2021 18:08 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBIn Episode 132 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three key points to kick off 2021. First, goals for the podcast and what content listeners can expect. Two, why Republicans like Senator Ted Cruz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem shouldn't be shamed for hunting — which is considered responsible recreation. Three, Bureau of Land Management issues guidance affirming recreational shooting on public lands on December 31st. SHOW NOTES VIDEO: Stop Shaming Republicans Who Go Hun...
EP 131: Female Guests Dominated District of Conservation This Year & Previewing 2021
December 29, 2020 05:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBIn Episode 131 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reveals the five most listened-to episodes of 2020 and previews what listeners can expect on the show in 2021. Top Five Episodes of 2020 1) Katie Pavlich, Townhall.com Editor & Fox News Contributor 2) South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem 3) Biden vs. Trump: Who's Better for Conservation? 4) Samantha Pedder, Council to Advance Hunting and Shoot Sports 5) Jenny Anderson, Girl of 10k Lakes Blogger --- Support this podcast: https://po...
EP 130: ATF Withdraws Guidance on AR Pistol Braces, DESCEND Act Awaits Trump's Signature, Your Reviews
December 28, 2020 16:30 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBIn Episode 130 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gives the skinny on the latest news transpiring from in and around Washington. She discussed ATF withdrawing guidance on a proposal to ban 3-4 million AR-15 pistol braces, which would have been the largest gun confiscation effort in US history had it proceeded; the status of the DESCEND Act and how it'll bolster red snapper numbers in the Gulf; and your reviews. SHOW NOTES ATF Withdrawal Letter Pistol Brace Backgrounder + Stephen's Tw...
EP 129: The North Face Gets a Lump of Coal for Christmas, Trump Signs Bipartisan Veterans Outdoor Bill Into Law
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MBIn Episode 129 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses The North Face's hypocrisy regarding their divestment from oil and gas and the bipartisan The Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act being signed into law by President Trump on December 5th. SHOW NOTES CBS 7 article on The North Face dissing Innovex Innovex's viral letter slamming The North Face Rep. Dan Crenshaw's tweet blasting North Face Great Falls Tribune story on "The Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act"...
EP 128: Biden Announces Interior Secretary and EPA Administrator Nominees
December 21, 2020 19:02 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBIn Episode 128 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses President-elect Joe Biden's picks for Interior Secretary and the Environmental Protection Agency and how, if confirmed, both nominees will usher in a climate-centered, preservationist philosophy at their respective departments. SHOW NOTES: CFACT piece on Haaland Scientific American article on Regan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 127: Is Hunting Going Extinct in the U.S.? Far From It
December 15, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBIn Episode 127 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three positive developments on the hunting front that may have slipped under your radar. Good news: COVID-19 has given new life to hunting. And it isn't going extinct anytime soon. Here's why: First, Missouri's Department of Conservation approved a highly-regulated black bear beginning October 2021—despite misinformation from the Humane Society. Second, WSJ and Pew Trusts positively covered the surge of hunting in USA in wake ...
EP 126: EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler
December 14, 2020 05:37 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MBIn Episode 126 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler - the agency's 15th administrator. Join in and listen to this wide-ranging interview regarding climate and environmental issues. His bio: On February 28, 2019, the U.S. Senate confirmed Andrew Wheeler as the fifteenth Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. President Donald J. Trump had announced his appointment as the Acting EPA Administrator on July 5, 2018. Mr. Wheeler ...
EP 125: Congresswoman-elect Kat Cammack (R-FL)
December 08, 2020 23:51 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn Episode 125 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kat Cammack - who'll succeed her boss, Ted Yoho, as the congresswoman from Florida's 3rd Congressional District. Cammack grew up on a cattle ranch and is passionate about fishing, agriculture, and water issues in her state. Kat will be the youngest Republican serving in Congress in the 117th Congress. She also hopes her new Republican colleagues will join her in advocating for true conservation principles and sound environment...
EP 124: Westerman to Lead Nat Resources GOP, Corporations Want US to Rejoin Paris Accords, BLM Monolith Update
December 07, 2020 17:33 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn Episode 124 of District of Conservation, Gabriella highlights three interesting stories from the conservation and energy space. The three stories include: Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) is incoming Ranking Member for House Natural Resources Committee for the 117th Congress; 42 corporations urge incoming Biden admin and Congress to re-enter unenforceable, ineffective Paris Climate Accords; and an interesting turnaround for the BLM Utah monolith. SHOW NOTES Westerman announcement | Westerma...
EP 123: Don't Compare National Parks to Disneyland & BLM Utah Monolith's Disappearing Act
December 01, 2020 17:54 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBIn Episode 123 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two subjects: why National Park Services fees shouldn't go up to Disneyland levels/price out visitors and an update on the strange Utah monolith that appeared, then disappeared on Bureau of Land Management lands. SHOW NOTES Kevin Williamson's Article Arguing to Raise NPS Fees NPS Entrance Fees Proposed Park Hikes 2018 NPS Fee Hike Reconsidered BLM Statement on Illegally Installed Monolith Facebook Post on Monolith South...
EP 122: Black Rifle Coffee & Biden's Potential Interior Secretary Picks
November 30, 2020 18:07 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBIn Episode 122 of District of Conservation, Gabriella revisits the failed cancellation attempts of Black Rifle Coffee Company, a pro-Second Amendment, pro-conservation brand, and examines four likely contenders to be Biden's Interior Secretary pick. SHOW NOTES Black Rifle Coffee Company Letter in Response to Kenosha Evan Hafer on Dana Show Top Biden Interior Picks Outgoing Montana Governor Steve Bullock (hasn't spoken to Biden team yet) Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) Senator Tom Udal...
EP 121: Wild Stories With NJOA's Cody McLaughlin
November 23, 2020 18:42 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBIn Episode 121 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back friend of the podcast and NJOA's Cody McLaughlin! They discuss their hunting successes thus far, the future of conservation under a new presidential administration, how spending time outdoors is the ultimate social distancing, urban fisheries, Cody's new house in Alaska, the case for eating catfish, and four wildlife stories that slipped under your radar. SHOW NOTES: Cody's Bio | NJOA Facebook and Twitter Rockefeller th...
EP 120: Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)
November 18, 2020 00:04 - 18 minutes - 26 MBIn Episode 120 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) to the podcast. Lummis will begin her term in January 2021. She previously served in the House of Representatives from 2009 to 2017. Cynthia is a dedicated champion of Wyoming’s mineral and energy resources. In Washington, she fought off attacks from the environmental left while advocating for market opportunities both at home and abroad. She is the proud godmother of the ANSAC Wyoming, a comm...
EP 119: Mike Schmid, WGFD Commissioner & Owner of Solitude Ranch and Outfitters LLC
November 16, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn Episode 119 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Mike Schmid—owner and operator of Solitude Ranch & Outfitters, LLC. Mike also serves as one of seven Wyoming Game and Fish Department Commissioners, in District 3. Here's Mike's bio: He's also the president and CEO of SOS Well Services, LLC. Mike has 40 years of experience in oilfield services, including managing roustabout crews; constructing well field roads and drill pads, managing trucks, equipment, and hundreds of emplo...
EP 118: Gabriella's First Deer, Wyoming's Black Hills, & Previewing Upcoming Guests
November 12, 2020 20:38 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIn Episode 118 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her Wyoming whitetail doe hunt from over the weekend and its life-changing nature. She discusses her thoughts on crossing the big game threshold, why it was nice to get away from DC, who she interfaced with, hunting/spending time with veterans, and much more. She also teased Monday's guest, previewed some guests and topics, and what sportsmen and women need to brace for in a new administration. Paying respects to a harvest Gab...
EP 117: From Game Warden to Podcaster (ft. Lt. Wayne Saunders)
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBIn Episode 117 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with retired NH Fish & Game game warden, Lt. Wayne Saunders. He is a retired Lieutenant Conservation Officer from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. An honored and celebrated wildlife Law Enforcement Officer overseeing patrols in the northern reaches of New Hampshire from Mount Washington to the Canadian border, he still considers natural resource protection a passion and calling. He became a "cowboy of the woods" in 199...
EP 116: How Drug Cartels Destroy Our Public Lands (ft. John Nores)
November 02, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MBIn Episode 116 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews John Nores—retired California Fish and Wildlife game warden who helped pilot the Marijuana Enforcement Team, three-time author, TV host, conservationist, and avid hunter. John came on to discuss how drug cartels are destroying America's public lands with their illegal activities, the gray wolf delisting news, the importance of hunters and anglers in conservation, cohosting the Thin Green Line/Warden's Watch podcasts, and much...
EP 115: 2020 State Ballot Initiatives & EPA Urges DOJ to Investigate "Green" Groups
October 27, 2020 17:13 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn Episode 115 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses several ballot initiatives—three in particular—being mulled by voters this November AND a letter from Congressman Lance Gooden (R-TX)'s urging EPA to be aware of potential Chinese and Russian meddling through "green groups" propped up by the Sea Change Foundation. The three ballot initiatives include: Utah's Amendment E: The right to hunt and right amendment + history behind these amendments Nevada Question 6: "Question 6 (20...
EP 114: Congressman Roger Marshall, Avid Hunter and U.S. Senate Candidate (Kansas)
October 26, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBIn Episode 114 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with Dr. Roger Marshall—two-term congressman representing Kansas' 1st Congressional District and current Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Kansas. He's also an avid shooting sports enthusiast and hunter. Here's Dr. Marshall's bio: Dr. Roger Marshall is a common-sense political outsider. As an OB/GYN, Doc delivered more than 5,000 babies during his 25 years practicing in Great Bend. He also served as Chairman of the Board of ...
EP 113: Jana Waller, Conservationist and Skull Bound Chronicles Host
October 19, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn Episode 113 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks to Jana Waller—Skull Bound Chronicles host and outdoor communicator. Jana joined the podcast to discuss: how she got involved in the outdoor industry; her new CarbonTV series Skull Bound Chronicles; why she loves hunting with veterans; her work with Mule Deer Foundation, The National Wild Turkey Federation and why groups like Sportsmen's Alliance, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Safari Club International - SCI matter; why she's on ...
EP 112: Colorado Proposition 114 (ft. Mia Anstine)
October 13, 2020 04:28 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBIn Episode 112 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with Mia Anstine—a jill of all trades based in Colorado. Her titles include: hunting guide, writer, podcast host, outdoor tv guest host, commentator, keynote speaker, and firearms, archery, hunter-ed instructor, and POMA Board Member. One thing on Mia's mind is Proposition 114, if passed at the ballot box, would lead to forced reintroduction of gray wolves into Colorado. Hunters like Mia and other stakeholders are concerned this ...
EP 111: Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR)
October 12, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 19.4 MBIn Episode 111 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) of Arkansas' 4th Congressional District. They chatted about the history of forest management in the US, how to manage wildfires, the congressman's legislative priorities, his love of duck hunting, why free market environmentalism is the future, and more. Here's Westerman's Bio: U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman is a Hot Springs native currently serving his third term as representative from the Fourth ...
EP 110: ACE Act & ACB Gun + Environment Rulings Spell Good News for SCOTUS
October 07, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn Episode 110 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discussed two trending subjects: the American Conservation Enhancement Act (ACE Act) and how a Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett would rule on gun rights and environmental issues. Hint: good news for gun owners and true conservationists! ACE ACT The ACE Act Text + SCI Primer + Rep. Wittman Statement ACB RULINGS 2A Revolution- Free Beacon Piece by Stephen Gutowski POLITICO + E&E News --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
EP 109: America's Most Anti-Hunting Governor Strikes Again (ft. NJOA's Cody McLaughlin)
October 06, 2020 15:56 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Episode 109, Gabriella welcomed back Cody McLaughlin of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance onto the podcast and asked him to brief listeners on what's happening with the New Jersey black bear hunt—back in the news. And Cody touched upon more topics too. Black bears are at healthy numbers in the Garden State and must be managed, or else it'll lead to more bear-human conflicts and other problems. Governor Murphy's approach is anti-science, anti-conservation, anti-wildlife management. Governor M...
EP 108: Samantha Pedder, Director of Operations at Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports
September 29, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 21.5 MBIn Episode 108 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Samantha Pedder—Director of Operations at the Council to Advance Hunting and Shooting Sports. She previously served as the Manager of Outreach and Diversity for the National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Hunting Outreach Specialist for the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Samantha has spent her career focusing on improving contemporary R3 practices through each of these organizations. Samantha holds a Bachelor of Science degr...
EP 107: South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBIn Episode 107 of District of Conservation, Gabriella traveled to the Black Hills of South Dakota to exclusively chat with Governor Kristi Noem about the annual Buffalo Roundup, her love of hunting, why conservatives should be conservationists, and more. Here's the Gov's bio: Governor Kristi Noem is a wife, a mother, and a lifelong rancher, farmer and small business owner. In 2010, after serving in the South Dakota legislature for several years, Noem was elected to serve as South Dakota...
EP 106: Bill Cooksey, Sportsmen Outreach Director at Vanishing Paradise
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBIn Episode 106 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Bill Cooksey. Bill is a Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator at Vanishing Paradise, a project of National Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited started in 2009 to advocate for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta. From meeting with legislators at the state Capitol to connecting outdoor industry leaders to the conservation movement, they are educating on the issue of coastal restoration in duck blinds, out on the water and in D....
EP 105: Michael Shellenberger, Founder & President of Environmental Progress
September 21, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBIn Episode 105 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Michael Shellenberger—bestselling author and founder & president of Environmental Progress. Shellenberger came on to discuss his book, Apocalypse Never, his work with Environmental Progress, why he changed his mind on renewable energy, why he advocates for nuclear energy, the truth about wildfires out West and what the future of environmentalism looks like. Subscribe to the podcast. Environmental Progress Website. Follow...
EP 104: Four Federal Environmental & Conservation Updates to Be Aware Of
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn Episode 104 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discussed four key policy updates across the environmental and conservation space. ENVIRONMENT: Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) being praised by environmentalists for Superfund Clean-up and the establishment of the new Office of Mountains, Deserts and Plains to address abandoned mines and clean-up. CONSERVATION: The news that USFWS will fully delist the biologically recovered gray wolf in the Lower-48 by year's end and th...
EP 103: Biden vs. Trump: Who's Better for True Conservationists?
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIn Episode 103 of District of Conservation, Gabriella compares the 2020 candidates on the issues of Second Amendment rights, hunting, fishing, wildlife conservation, land management, public lands access, and more. She dissects and assesses Joe Biden's proposals on firearms and conservation issues against President Donald Trump's record. Is it better? Is Trump terrible on public lands issues and the environment as reported? Is Biden offering something new or largely borrowing from the Trump ...
EP 102: Red Drum Fishing with Captain Josh Saunders of Peake Tide Fishing & Your Reviews
September 07, 2020 23:59 - 20 minutes - 16.5 MBIn Episode 102 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent red drum fishing trip with Captain Joshua Saunders of Peake Tide Fishing. Josh launched his fishing charter in 2014. During season, he splits his time between Hampton, Virginia, in the Peninsula and his home base of Kilmarnock in Northern Neck. Although she hooked-up a bull red and it got away, there's still many a fish tale to tell. Josh worked very hard to help put Gabriella on the board and the fish didn't coopera...
EP 101: Jenny Anderson from 'Girl of 10,000 Lakes'
August 26, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBIn Episode 101 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with former journalist and outdoor content creator Jenny Anderson, who runs the Girl from 10,000 Lakes blog. Jenny was born in Korea and immigrated to the USA as a child. She also serves as a WSI Sports pro staffer (like our host). She talked about her journey in the outdoor industry and what makes her tick. She chatted how she picked up fishing and most recently hunting on her own since she didn’t grow up with these activities. Yo...
EP 100: We've Hit 100 Episodes! Plus: a Preview of Season 3
August 25, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBIn Episode 100 of District of Conservation, Gabriella expressed her gratitude to listeners, clarified the mission of the podcast, and previewed what people can expect in Season 3, which will debut on September 8th. Leave a review for District of Conservation Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 99: Jeff Angers of Center for Sportfishing Policy
August 24, 2020 19:19 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MBIn Episode 99 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Center for Sportfishing Policy president Jeff Angers. Here's more about the organization: The Center for Sportfishing Policy’s role is to affect public policy related to the conservation of marine resources with broad abilities to pursue political solutions. The organization is non-partisan and focuses on having an impact in the national political arena, principally Congress and federal regulatory agencies. The Center is organi...
EP 98: Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA)
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 26.4 MBIn Episode 98 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) of Virginia's 1st Congressional District. Serving the First Congressional District of Virginia since 2007, Rob has been focused on strengthening our military and supporting veterans, promoting economic development through fiscal responsibility, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (C...
EP 97: Henry & Lakeisha Woodard of H.A.L.O. Chronicles
August 12, 2020 15:01 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBIn Episode 97 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Henry and Lakeisha Woodard of HALO Chronicles. The Woodards reside in NW Mississippi with their four children and love to fish and hunt. "H.A.L.O." is an acronym for Henry and Lakeisha Outdoors. Henry and Lakeisha Woodard of H.A.L.O. Chronicles are God-fearing, family-oriented, Mississippi Shuffling, avid hunters who suffer occasionally from buck fever and the turkey pox! Different organizations across the outdoor industry a...
EP 96: Nick Hoffman, Country Music Artist & Outdoor Channel TV Host
August 10, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.4 MBIn Episode 96 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with a fellow but unrelated Hoffman—"Nick's Wild Ride" star and country music artist, Nick Hoffman! Nick Hoffman is an award-winning country music artist whose passion for travel and the outdoors takes him to the world’s most interesting places. After 12 years as the fiddle player in country music star Kenny Chesney’s Band, he struck out on his own and scored two hit songs with country trio “THE FARM”. Now, Nick’s Wild Ride, shows ...
EP 95: Make Seafood Sexy Again with Chef Andrew Gruel
August 05, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBIn Episode 95 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Chef Andrew Gruel. Chef Andrew Gruel is currently the Founder and Executive Chef of Slapfish Restaurant, the award-winning food truck turned international brick and mortar, based out of Huntington Beach, CA. Chef Gruel’s goal is to make “seafood sexy again.” Slapfish was established in 2011 by Chef Andrew Gruel as a food truck in California, focused on serving fresh, honest seafood. The concept has since become the fastest g...
EP 94: U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO)
August 03, 2020 04:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBIn Episode 94 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO). U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), the junior senator from Colorado and chief architect of the recently passed Great American Outdoors Act, sits down with our host to update viewers and listeners about the campaign, how he got the Great American Outdoors Act across the finish line, if conservatives/Republicans can be conservationists, how the relocation of Bureau of Land Management from DC to G...
EP 93: Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation
July 27, 2020 18:24 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBIn Episode 93 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with Aoibheann Cline and Ellary Tucker Williams of Congressional Sportsmen Foundation. You don't want to miss this girl-power episode. The ladies spoke about the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the problem of 30x30 legislation, AB 3030, the Wildlife for the 21st Century: Volume VI report, their bipartisan work, how to get women in the outdoors, and much more. Since 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has...
EP 92: Mountain Dew 'Outdoor Stimulus' Program, New Salmon Farm Coming to Maryland's Eastern Shore
July 21, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.3 MBIn Episode 92 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two interesting updates on the conservation front. First, the fanfare associated with Mountain Dew's new "Out Here It's DEW" campaign, which has closed on account of 5,000 people applying (WOW). Second, she discussed the new $1 billion salmon farm operation coming to Maryland's Eastern Shore starting 2021. District of Conservation is now powered by CFACT. SHOW NOTES: Mountain Dew 'Out Here It's DEW' campaign & Forbes Article...