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 91: Environmental Law with Pacific Legal Foundation's Jonathan Wood
July 20, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBIn Episode 91 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jonathan Wood of Pacific Legal Foundation. Jonathan spoke about his work, recent PLF legal victories, the need to modernize the Endangered Species Act, how the EAJA is abused by preservationist/radical environmental groups, how the future of environmentalism is in free enterprise, and much more. District of Conservation is now powered by CFACT. SHOW NOTES: Jonathan's Biography Jonathan's Twitter Jonathan's Work with PERC...
EP 90: State Dept. Legalizes Suppressor Exports, 9th Circuit GYE Grizzly Ruling, ICAST 2020 Online
July 13, 2020 21:31 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBIn Episode 90 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three topics: the State Department allowing exports of suppressors abroad, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against true conservation stakeholders with respect to GYE grizzly, and why we should get excited about ICAST 2020 online this week. SHOW NOTES: NSSF praises State Department rule; as does the American Suppressor Association ; DDTC update GYE 9th Circuit Update (NYT version) ICAST 2020 Online --- Support thi...
EP 89: VDGIF's New Name, VA Elk Tag, Atlantic Coast Pipeline Canceled, and Soaring Gun Sales
July 07, 2020 02:14 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn Episode 89 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses what's happening in Virginia on the conservation front. VDGIF is now the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources We're getting an elk tag — it's now law Despite winning at the Supreme Court, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is canceled Gun sales top 81,000 in June in Virginia. SHOW NOTES/EXTRAS: YouTube video on Shenandoah National Park visit On the Run w/ Remso Martinez --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...
EP 88: Rachelle Hedrick of Smoke Hole Outfitters
June 29, 2020 04:36 - 29 minutes - 23.7 MBIn Episode 88 of District of Conservation, Gabriella ventured next door to West Virginia to the town of Cabins to experience Smoke Hole Outfitters and all the fishing it had to offer. She spoke to Rachelle Hedrick, who co-manages the outfitting operation of Smoke Hole Resort, Smoke Hole Outfitters, alongside her husband, Josh Hedrick. You'll learn about her story and her work in the outdoor industry. SHOW NOTES: Rachelle's Bio DSG Smoke Hole Resort Smoke Hole Outfitters Follow Rachel...
EP 87: Is Teddy Roosevelt Being #Canceled? Plus: Watch Yellowstone S3 on Paramount Network
June 22, 2020 18:38 - 10 minutes - 9.64 MBIn Episode 87 of District of Conservation, Gabriella Hoffman discusses two newsworthy items: the #canceling of President Theodore Roosevelt (?!) and why listeners should watch Yellowstone on Paramount TV Sunday at 9pm ET. SHOT NOTES: NYT Story and Quotes from American Museum of Natural History & TR descendent CBS article I mentioned Yellowstone S3 on Paramount Network --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 86: Atlantic Coast Pipeline SCOTUS Ruling, Forest Service Modernization, 'Get on Board' Campaign
June 16, 2020 00:06 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn Episode 86 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three important updates. First, being the SCOTUS ruling in favor of the Atlantic Cost Pipeline. Second, the new U.S. Forest Service rule to allow more balanced use on USFS lands. And the third update on the newly-launched Discover Boating x TakeMeFishing campaign 'Get On Board' out today. SHOW NOTES: SCOTUS Majority Opinion AP article on SCOTUS ruling ACP's response to ruling US Forest Service Rule Memorandum 'Get On Boar...
EP 85: Jennie Gordon, First Lady of Wyoming, Talks New Hunger Initiative and How Hunters Can Play a Role
June 08, 2020 13:52 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn Episode 85 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviewed Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon about her newly-launched Wyoming Hunter Initiative—a program geared towards ending childhood hunger. A component of her initiative, believe it or not, gives hunters the ability to donate their food through the program's 'Food from the Field' facet. Here's more about this new component from the No Hunter Wyo website: "Wyoming's majestic landscapes offer hunters some of the best opportunities in t...
EP 84: June is Great Outdoors Month, A Bill That Can Unify Us, and Your Reviews
June 02, 2020 16:02 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBIn Episode 84 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the history behind Great Outdoors Month and how nature can heal a hurting nation. Plus, a breakdown of the Great American Outdoors Act and some reading of reviews. *Show Notes* Great Outdoors Month Proclamation Great Outdoors Month Townhall Column - Use code HOFFMAN to access it. Great American Outdoors Act Post a Review for District of Conservation --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/distri...
EP 83: Sign the #ResponsibleRecreation Pledge
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBIn Episode 83 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses why she's taking the #ResponsibleRecreation pledge. It's a challenge started by Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership with backing from National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Here are the six principles: Plan ahead; purchase licenses and park passes online, if available. Recreate close to ...
EP 82: Boris Returns to the Podcast to Update Listeners on His Hunting Journey
May 18, 2020 19:34 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBIn Episode 82 of District of Conservation, Gabriella's dad Boris returns to the podcast to share where he is on his hunting journey. He updates listeners, talks about the importance of spending time outdoors, why he's excited to experiment with Hi-Mountain Seasonings, and what their upcoming fishing trips look like once the Virginia lockdown is up in a few weeks. Show Notes Dad Interview 1 & Dad Interview 2 IHEA Hunters Ed Course (Online) Neringa, Lithuania Hi-Mountain Seasonings --- ...
EP 81: DC Project's Dianna Muller Discusses Why Women Are Empowering Themselves with Guns and More
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn Episode 81 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman chats with Dianna Muller, competitive shooter and founder of The DC Project. The D.C. Project comprises women from all 50 states meeting their legislators in Washington, D.C. as firearm owners and 2nd Amendment supporters. The 2nd Amendment should not be a partisan issue and our goal is to take every member of congress to the range and educate them on firearms safety, all the while giving them the opportunity to get to know us...
EP 80: Fly Fishing the District with Art Noglak of Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 24.7 MBIn Episode 80 of District of Conservation, Gabriella caught up with Orvis Arlington store manager and Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders president Art Noglak to get the latest on fly fishing in the Washington, D.C., Metro Area. Here's what Art discussed: His background and how he came into fly fishing Running Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders Managing the Orvis Arlington shop Why fly fishing shouldn't be intimidating The effort to save Fletcher's Cove in Washington, D.C. The latest on the shad run ...
EP 79: Katie Pavlich Explains Why Conservatives Are True Conservationists and More
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 20.7 MBIn Episode 79 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Katie Pavlich. Katie is an award-winning and New York Times bestseller author, Fox News Contributor, and Townhall.com Editor. She's also an avid outdoors woman, gun owner, and hunter. Katie is the award winning author of Assault and Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women (Threshold Editions 2014) and the New York Times Best Seller Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal and Its Shameless Cover-Up (R...
EP 78: WSI Sports is Equipping First Responders, Medical Personnel Battling #Coronavirus
April 13, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBIn Episode 78 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews WSI Sports co-owner and operations manager Priscilla Magana-Wiens. Priscilla talks about the company, how they converted their business operations in two weeks to meet coronavirus challenges head-on, what they're manufacturing for first responders and medical personnel, and how listeners can support their efforts. WSI Sports website: https://wsisports.com/ Follow WSI Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsisports/ ...
EP 77: Abby Casey of AC Outdoors
April 06, 2020 15:23 - 39 minutes - 18.3 MBIn Episode 77 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Abby Casey of AC Outdoors. Abby isn't your typical outdoor influencer. She began her career in the outdoor industry at Realtree Outdoors, went to host a program on the popular channel Rated Red, and now works with brands like Browning Arms and Airgun Depot as an Outdoor Lifestyle Specialist. This jill-of-all-trades almost reached the Olympics, won the 2018 POMA Pinnacle Award for Broadcasting, dispenses tips on how t...
EP 76: 'Tiger King' Spurs Wildlife Conservation Debate & Firearms Industry Businesses Essential for COVID-19 Response
March 30, 2020 16:47 - 17 minutes - 14.1 MBIn Episode 76 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her thoughts on the 'Tiger King' documentary from a wildlife conservationist standpoint and why it's good news the Department of Homeland Security listed firearms manufacturers and ammunition companies as "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce" businesses. SHOW NOTES: Tiger King https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acTdxsoa428 Joe Exotic's lawsuit: https://www.facebook.com/100004764370656/posts/1502010496634415/?d=n htt...
EP 75: Coronavirus Can't Keep Us Down: Peak Bloom, Virginia Gets an Elk Tag , GoWild Pledges $250K to Wildlife Agencies & More
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 12 minutes - 10 MBIn Episode 75 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some good conservation news—meant to combat coronavirus news. The five items were: 1) Department of Interior announced sportsmen and women pumped back nearly $1B into conservation funding last year https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/sportsmen-and-sportswomen-generate-nearly-1-billion-conservation-funding 2) NPS https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-to-temporarily-suspend-park-entrance-fees.htm & USFWS https://www....
EP 74: Practice Social Distancing in The Great Outdoors, LWCF Update & MAPLand Act
March 16, 2020 18:30 - 10 minutes - 8.39 MBIn Episode 74 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses ways to practice social distancing in The Great Outdoors and how to heed caution from state wildlife agencies and be aware of any closures in your state(s). She also discussed the Great American Outdoors Act (to permanently & fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund + address $12-18B National Park Service backlog), and the MAPLand Act. SHOW NOTES: NPS Social Distancing: https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice/photos/a...
EP 73: PERC's Hannah Downey Talks Market Solutions to Environmental Problems and More
March 09, 2020 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn Episode 73 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Hannah Downey from the Bozeman, MT-based Property and Environment Research Center. Hannah serves as their Policy Director. They touched upon a multitude of subjects , ranging from finding market solutions to environmental problems to the status of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), in this 20-minute segment. ### SHOW NOTES: Hannah's Biography: https://www.perc.org/people/hannah-downey/ PERC Website: www.perc.org...
EP 72: Travis Thompson of Cast & Blast Florida Podcast
March 04, 2020 22:22 - 45 minutes - 20.8 MBIn Episode 72 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Travis Thompson of Cast & Blast Florida podcast. Travis is also a waterfowl & fishing guide. They touched upon Florida wildlife, an update on the Everglades, why nuance matters in conservation public policy debates, and other fun topics. SHOW NOTES: Travis' bio: https://castandblastfl.com/meet-the-crew/travis-thompson/ Find Travis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.thompson.10297 CBFL on Facebook: https://www.fac...
EP 71: Kate MacGregor Confirmed, Wolf Delisting Update, VA School District Offering Hunting Courses
March 02, 2020 14:44 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBIn Episode 71, Gabriella begins with a call-to-action to encourage listeners to get more women fishing, hunting, and partaking in shooting sports this International Women's Day on March 8th. She also discusses the confirmation of Kate MacGregor as the new Deputy Interior Secretary, a House bill to delist the gray wolf, and one Virginia school district offering free & optional hunter-safety courses this fall. SHOW NOTES: DOI Press Release on MacGregor's confirmation: https://www.doi.gov/press...
EP 70: My Georgia Hog Has Been Recovered and Let's Talk Conservation at CPAC This Week
February 24, 2020 21:23 - 5 minutes - 4.68 MBIn Episode 70 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gives an update on her wild hog harvest from October and encourages listeners attending CPAC this week to come talk about conservation at the CFACT booth. She also previewed her upcoming interview on Cast & Blast FL Podcast with co-host Travis Thompson, which will be recorded later today. Don't miss it! ### Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts & leave us a review here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1435126030 ### Follow...
EP 69: Good News—HB 961 is Dead (For Now) in Virginia. Now the Battle for 2A Begins
February 17, 2020 15:48 - 9 minutes - 6.68 MBIn Episode 69 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman discusses the latest update to HB 961 in Virginia: This morning, four Democrats joined Republicans in the Judiciary Committee to pass on this extreme gun control bill, which would have banned most semi-automatic rifles and handguns, magazines exceeding 12 rounds, and suppressors. Show Notes: HB 961- https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB961 Committee Vote to Pass On HB 961 - https://twitter.com/gmoomaw/st...
EP 68: Finally Some Good News Out of Virginia: Elk Tag Closer to Reality & Trout Slam Challenge Announced
February 03, 2020 23:44 - 9 minutes - 7.56 MBIn Episode 68 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses several positive things happening in Virginia on the conservation front. First, both chambers of the General Assembly passed their respective versions of the elk tag bill, in accordance with the 2019 Elk Management Plan. Second, VDGIF announced a Trout Slam Challenge is coming in March 2020. Two things to be excited about. SHOW NOTES: Elk Tag - House of Delegates: HB 388 http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB3...
EP 67: Virginia Democrats Don't Understand Gun Safety, One Trillion Trees Initiative, New WOTUS Rules Finalized
January 28, 2020 21:18 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn Episode 67 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a viral video of a Virginia Delegate, Mark Levine, gunsplaining about what gun owners should own and shouldn't own to justify his House Bill 961 that would ban commonly owned sporting rifles like the AR-15; President Trump endorsing the One Trillion Tree Initiative; and new EPA finalized "waters of the United States" rules. Show Notes: My appearance on Cam & Co: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nuQbBh6834 Mark Levine's town ...
EP 66: Here's What Actually Happened at Lobby Day This Week
January 22, 2020 20:26 - 14 minutes - 9.66 MBIn Episode 66 of District of Conservation, Gabriella briefed listeners on her observations from the annual Lobby Day held in Richmond, VA - Virginia's state capital - this past Monday. She debunked misinformation, provided context, explained why much of the state is opposed to these gun control measures, why Second Amendment Sanctuary movement took the state by storm, how gun control policies will affect conservation funding here in Virginia since excise taxes from guns and ammo fund a large...
EP 65: Brad Luttrell of GoWild App Joins District of Conservation
January 14, 2020 02:51 - 57 minutes - 32.9 MBIn Episode 65 of District of Conservation, GoWild App co-founder and Gabby's friend Brad Luttrell joins the podcast to dish the latest on the company, the intersection of tech and the outdoors, their new—and fascinating—hunting survey, and so much more. Website: https://timetogowild.com/ *Download GoWild* Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gowild/id1237419907 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gowild.gowildandroid&hl=en_US Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
EP 64: Beau Beasley Previews The 20th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival and More
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 32.3 MBOur first episode of 2020 is LIVE. In Episode 64 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman sits down with outdoor writer and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival director, Beau Beasley, to preview this weekend's upcoming festival and to chat about his background, writing endeavors, and why conservation guides his philosophy in reporting. Get your tickets to the festival online: http://www.vaflyfishingfestival.com/ Follow the festival on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vafly...
EP 63: Check Out GoWild App's 2019 Hunting Survey
December 18, 2019 05:00 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBOn Episode 63 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks about GoWild's new 2019 hunting survey and some of its initial findings. More on GoWild: https://timetogowild.com/ Download the app: https://timetogowild.com/pages/download 2019 Survey: https://timetogowild.com/blogs/news/gowild-research-unveils-surprising-stats-about-hunters Purchase the Survey: https://timetogowild.com/20506929/checkouts/72011ec51f135969b7ecca0f8bfba03f?skip_shopify_pay=true --- Support this podcast: https:...
EP 62: Aurelia Skipwith Confirmed, BLM Relocation Brouhaha, LA Sues CA Over Gator Meat & Skins Ban
December 16, 2019 22:41 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn Episode 62 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some breaking news from in and around the nation's capital. Here's what she discussed: Aurelia Skipwith's Confirmation to USFWS She was confirmed last Thursday https://theresurgent.com/2019/12/13/aurelia-skipwith-confirmed-as-new-usfws-director/ BLM Relocation Update AP Article: https://apnews.com/c5fb749bdc022e3781a9a75041534d12?utm_medium=APWestRegion&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow 93% of Public Lands are Out...
EP 61: Innovative Ways to Overcome Access Challenges with Buck Robinson of Outdoor Access, Inc.
December 09, 2019 21:29 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBIn Episode 61 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks with Outdoor Access' Buck Robinson, the company's CMO and co-founder. Outdoor Access is taking the outdoor industry by storm and has been called the "Airbnb of the Great Outdoors." The start-up company is dedicated to unlocking the outdoors by making private land more accessible and affordable for all outdoor enthusiasts. They work with private land owners to make their properties available through our platform on a per day basis....
EP 60: Brad Smith of Walton Rods
December 04, 2019 18:18 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn Episode 60 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brad Smith of Walton Rods. Brad discusses his journey from outdoor communicator to small business owner/rod maker, shares some perspectives about misconceptions about fly fishing, how social media (especially Instagram) has played an integral role in their business model, why they don't work with influencers, and retells a story of almost being attacked by a log-wielding homeless man while fishing. You don't want to miss their ...
EP 59: Logan Metesh of High Caliber History
December 02, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn Episode 59 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews High Caliber History's Logan Metesh. Logan is a noted freelance firearms historian. Before branching out on his own, he worked for the Smithsonian Institution, National Park Service, and the NRA Museum. Unlike many in his field, he's a Millennial and one who specializes in firearms. He discussed: His background and what led him to working in this industry His past employment Misconceptions about curating Insight into mus...
EP 58: Ladies Fish Tales from Headwaters on the Soque
November 27, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 21.4 MBOn October 26, 2019, five female outdoor communicators became Soque Slayers at Headwaters on the Soque (HOTS). It was the lodge's inaugural Ladies Cast and Blast event. Five women from different states, backgrounds, interest levels, and fishing styles all united by a love of fishing, fly and all, share their experiences from this heavenly slice of northeast Georgia. Here are their fish tales. Our roundtable discussion featured: Cindy Nguyen of Columbia Sportswear: https://www.instagram....
EP 57: Gun Control is Coming to Virginia—Here's How to Fight Back & Win
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBIn Episode 57 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dissects the gun control bills that will be heard in Virginia's General Assembly come January and why they won't stop crimes but rather criminalize law-abiding gun owners in the state. She also offers three ways to be proactive and fight back these bad bills. SHOW NOTES: HB 2 Firearm transfershttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB2 DOJ study https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/suficspi16.pdf HB9 Stolen firearms -24 ...
EP 56: We're Moving to Mondays!
November 22, 2019 22:31 - 2 minutes - 3.37 MBDistrict of Conservation will now drop episodes every Monday. And for the holiday season, we'll double up on episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Monday, Gabriella will have an episode about the gun control bills that will be heard in Virginia's General Assembly come January. On Wednesday, her group interview with female outdoor writers from her Headwaters on the Soque trip debuts. You don't want to miss it! Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/34eUwr0 Subscribe on Spotify: https://spo...
EP 55: Hooking More People on Fishing with Stephanie Vatalaro of Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation
November 19, 2019 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBStephanie Vatalaro of Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation is our guest for Episode 55 of District of Conservation. She serves as the Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the organization, which is based in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is a national, non-profit organization that has been leading the drive for over 20 years – in partnership with industry and government, and through its brands Take Me Fishing...
EP 54: Checking In With Safari Club International at Their New DC HQ
October 29, 2019 13:17 - 48 minutes - 27.7 MBGabriella visited with Ben Cassidy, Chip Honeycutt, and Cyrus Baird at SCI's new DC headquarters on October 21st to see what they're up to, what's going on federally and across the states (in terms of legislation), their new podcast "Tag Soup" debuting, and so much more. Safari Club International (SCI) is a not-for-profit organization of hunters whose primary missions are to protect the freedom to hunt and to promote wildlife conservation. SCI's 50,000 members and 180 chapters in the US and...
EP 53: Vote 2A in Virginia, Dierks Bentley Fined for Fishing Sans License, Airbnb Caves to PETA, SCOTUS To Heart First Gun Case in a Decade
October 22, 2019 20:00 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBIn Episode 53 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the latest outdoor and conservation news AND previews some upcoming interviews on the docket. Why it's important for Virginia voters to vote for pro-gun candidates on November 5th Dierks Bentley getting fined $139.50 for not fishing with a license. No one is above the law: https://www.coloradoan.com/story/life/2019/10/17/country-star-dierks-bentley-fined-illegal-fishing-during-colorado-music-festival-seven-peaks/4013609002/?fb...
EP 52: An Update on Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem Grizzlies with Joe Kondelis of Western Bear Foundation
October 08, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBJoe Kondelis of Western Bear Foundation is BACK on the podcast to talk about what's happening with the grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE)—which comprises portions of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. When we first spoke to Joe last year, Judge Christensen ruled that a tentative fall 2019 managed grizzly bear hunt in the region couldn't take place on the grounds that wildlife biologists allegedly "misled" the public on the recovery status of GYE grizzly bears, despite deli...
EP 51: Mark Oliva of National Shooting Sports Foundation
October 01, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 29.3 MBIn Episode 51 of District of Conservation, Gabriella ventured to the Washington, D.C., office of the National Shooting Sports Foundation to sit down with Mark Oliva, the trade association's Director of Public Affairs. NSSF annually puts on SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, and boasts well over 10,000 members. Mark discussed: His military career and how he landed in public affairs His role at NSSF How NSSF differs from NRA, GOA, and Second Amendment Foundation What NSSF's platform is and...
EP 50: Navigating Today's Outdoor Media Landscape with Ken Perrotte
September 24, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 22.9 MBIn Episode 50 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews award-winning outdoor writer and photographer Ken Perrotte. Ken is an Air Force veteran with decades' long experience in the communications field. He has served as the Fredericksburg Free Land Star's outdoor columnist since 1997, and also serves as the Conservation Field Editor for NWTF's Turkey Country and as Ducks Unlimited Magazine's South Atlantic Flyway Editor. Ken has had over 2,000 articles published in dozens of hunting,...
EP 49: What to Expect on Season 2, Adult Onset Hunters, Aurelia Skipwith’s Nomination Hearing
September 17, 2019 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBIn Episode 49 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the following: What to expect on Season Two of the podcast Whether or not adult onset hunting is an epidemic or not How Aurelia Skipwith's nomination hearing to become the next U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer went --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support
EP 48: Gun Confiscation, Read #WhyMeadowDied, Cannibalism Won't Save the Planet, $170.6M in LWCF Grants Added
September 10, 2019 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBIn Episode 48 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the following: Congressional Democrats pushing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (which would ban most semi-automatic firearms), red flag laws, and universal background checks (plus a plug for WHY MEADOW DIED) A Swedish scientist suggests eating human flesh will curb climate change and better the planet (Gross) The Department of Interior appropriating $170.6M in grant money for more Land and Water Conservation Fund projects SH...
EP 47: 'Tis Hunting Season, On William Perry Pendley, 1.4 M More Acres for Fishing & Hunting Opportunities Open on USFWS Lands
September 03, 2019 04:32 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn Episode 47 of District of Conservation, we've got much to celebrate! First, it's our one year anniversary of launching, so this show will be a special one to mark the start of Season II of the podcast. Gabriella discussed the start of the 2019-2020 hunting season and why it's important to get more adult onset hunters into the field. She also discussed William Perry Pendley, the new BLM Deputy Policy and Programs Director, and his op-ed at the Denver Post hitting back at critics about hi...
EP 46: The Future of Trapping with Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation
August 20, 2019 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIn Episode 46 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation. Nothing provokes immense reaction from Americans today than any mention of fur or fur-trapping. Celebrities, advocacy groups, and politicians have suggested wearing fur is murder and evil. In recent years, the war on fur has greatly reached new heights. This year, we saw many states take up bills banning predator hunting and trapping—namely in the states of New Mexico and California. ...
EP 45: Endangered Species Act Reforms Will Help More Species Recover, Feral Hogs Are a Real Problem, Congressional Republicans Going Soft on 2A Should Worry You
August 13, 2019 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIn Episode 45 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down three important news items. They include: Newly-unveiled rules changes—or improvements—to the Endangered Species Act, specifically Section 4, 4(d), and 7, were announced by the Department of Interior yesterday to ensure more than 3 percent of listed species are delisted and can be recovered A defense of culling efforts of feral hogs which are invasive and not human-caused, despite one New Republic article claiming otherwise ...
EP 44: Let's Go Shooting
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIn Episode 44 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the start of National Shooting Sports Month, the critical role firearms play in this country, and how August serves as the perfect opportunity to teach people real gun safety and handling. Notes: National Shooting Sports Month context How excise taxes collected on firearms go back to and pay most of conservation funding (i.e. habitat conservation and wildlife restoration efforts) First Department of Interior declaration in s...
EP 43: Cody McLaughlin of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Joins the Podcast
July 30, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBIn Episode 43 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Cody McLaughlin—a Republican political operative by day, outdoorsman and conservationist by night and weekend. Cody sits on the board of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. He was recently recognized as a "30 Under 30: The Green Generation" winner and Insider NJ's 2019 Insider 100 winner. He discusses the following on today's episode: His background and how he got hooked on fishing and hunting Why New Jersey has great fishing ...
EP 42: My Interview with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is Up at Sporting Classics Daily
July 23, 2019 04:42 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBIn Episode 42 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her just released interview with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt up at Sporting Classics Daily. Prior to becoming the 53rd Interior Secretary, Mr. Bernhardt served as Deputy Interior Secretary under past Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, who exited the Trump administration in December of last year. He also served various posts in the same agency during the Bush administration from 2001-2009 and most recently was a ...