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District of Conservation
by District of Conservation
District 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. You're invited to come explore this September 4th.
Episodes
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EP 343: The Hidden War on Public Lands Continues ft. John Nores
In Episode 343 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with past guest John Nores at this past weekend's Safari Club International convention in Nashville, TN. Nores released a 2nd edition of his popular book, Hidden War, and discussed how drug cartels continue to wage war on public lands....
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EP 342: Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D.
In Episode 342 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Commissioner Buckingham is the 29th Texas Commissioner and first women to serve in this role. Here's her biography: Commissioner Buckingham’s family were among the first settlers to Texas…
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EP 341: Biden Administration Restores 2001 Roadless Rule (ft. Sarah Montalbano)
In Episode 341 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Sarah Montalbano to the podcast. Sarah is the Northwest Regional Leader for Young Voices and Education Policy Analyst at Alaska Policy Forum. She recently served as a Bartley Fellow at the Wall Street Journal and wrote an op-ed…
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EP 339: Endangered Species Act Turns 50 (ft. David Willms from Your Mountain)
In Episode 339 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back David Willms onto the podcast. David is a lawyer, former advisor to Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead, and co-host of the Your Mountain podcast with Nephi Cole. David joins Gabriella to discuss the Endangered Species Act's 50th...
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EP 338: Conservation Roundtable ft. Cable Smith & Ryan Bassham
In Episode 338 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Lone Star Outdoor Show host Cable Smith and outdoor storyteller Ryan Bassham onto the podcast to discuss trending topics, crazy wildlife stories, and the forthcoming Safari Club International Convention in Nashville, TN next month.…
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EP 337: Deploying AI to Fight Wildfires (ft. Amber Smith)
In Episode 337 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Amber Smith, former U.S. Army OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and bestselling author of Danger Close. She also is the former Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Outreach in Public Affairs during the Trump...
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EP 336: Dead Whales & WY Wants to Ban EVs
In Episode 336 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explores whether geotechnical surveys for offshore wind are contributing to frequent whale deaths on the Atlantic Coast and why a proposed Wyoming Legislature joint resolution to ban electric vehicle (EV) sales in the Cowboy State by 2035 is...
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EP 335: Brandon Maddox - CEO of Silencer Central
In Episode 335 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brandon Maddox - CEO and owner of Silencer Central. Brandon is recognized as a national thought leader on Class 3 firearms. What began as Maddox’s home-based Federal Firearms License (FFL) evolved into a Class 3 Dealership and has...
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EP 334: Rachel Stroud (aka RapidFire Rachel)
In Episode 334 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with her friend and firearms industry creator Rachel Stroud. Known as RapidFire Rachel on social media, Rachel and Gabriella connected in October 2021 at Brownell's Ladies Hunt at North Branch Outing Club in Michigan. Rachel discusses…
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EP 333: Roy Hill of Brownells Gives a Firearms Industry Update
In Episode 333 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Roy Hill. Roy is the senior brand communications manager at Brownells. They discuss a myriad of issues, ranging from the historic levels of firearms purchases, coming reforms to suppressors, Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1, 2023...
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EP 332: Let's Go Fishing with Cindy Nguyen
In Episode 332 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews her friend and Columbia Sportswear fishing athlete Cindy Nguyen. Tune in to learn Cindy's story and foray into the Great Outdoors. SHOW NOTES Cindy's Columbia Profile Cindy's Website Connect with Cindy on Facebook, Instagram…
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EP 330: Discovering Hunter & Filmmaker Paul J. Rainey with Peyton Holliday
In Episode 330 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews former CNS News reporting intern and Paul J. Rainey biographer Peyton Holliday. Peyton discusses what sparked her interested in this fascinating historical figure - a real-life Great Gatsby - whose life was cut short at 46, his...
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EP 328: District of Conservation's Amazing 2022 & Upcoming Show Guests
In Episode 328 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reflects on the podcast having a record 2022 in terms of listenership and follower growth plus previews an exciting guest lineup for the first week of January 2023. Tune in!
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EP 327: COP15 Biodiversity Targets & 'America the Beautiful' Pass Review
In Episode 327 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the biodiversity framework devised at the COP15 conference in Montreal, Canada, and her review of using an "America the Beautiful" pass for the first time in 2022. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Final COP15 Biodiversity Targets...
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EP 326: Solar Energy Shortcomings with John Murawski
In Episode 326 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with RealClearInvestigations reporter John Murawski about the largest-planned solar energy facility, thus far, in Virginia and the battle brewing in Charlotte County, Virginia, about the proposed project. Plus, why there are crickets…
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EP 325: 2023 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Preview with Beau Beasley
In Episode 325 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festive Director Beau Beasley. Beau discusses the latest in riparian access issues, his forthcoming book slated to drop in May 2023, and new features at the 2023 Fly Fishing and Wine Festival in...
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EP 324: Defensive Gun Use with Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer
In Episode 324 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Amy Swearer—a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. Catch up on the latest firearms policy news with Amy and Gabriella in this episode. SHOW NOTES Amy Swearer's Work - Heritage...
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EP 323: Hunter Recruitment Project with Jamey Shirah
In Episode 323 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jamey Shirah—a serial entrepreneur, restauranteur, and avid hunter based in Georgia. Jamey is one of three co-founders of the Hunter Recruitment Project, a nonprofit geared towards creating new hunters through active recruitment of...
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EP 321: 2022 NASC Summit & Duck Ranching with Travis Thompson
In Episode 321 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Travis Thompson to the program. Travis is a Florida waterfowl hunting guide, conservationist, and co-host of the Cast and Blast Florida podcast. Gabriella and Travis explore the recent Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation-hosted...
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EP 320: Conservation Groups to Support on Giving Tuesday
In Episode 320 of District of Conservation, Gabriella shares which nonprofits in energy and conservation listeners ought to support. Tune in to find out more! SHOW NOTES CFACT Safari Club International Sportsmen's Alliance RMEF Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation HOWL for Wildlife Blood Origins...
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EP 319: Fake Meat Fads & Whole Foods Nixes Lobster Products
In Episode 319 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the latest meat happenings—from the collapse of fake meat companies to studies debunking dangers of red meat to FDA green lighting lab-grown meat to Whole Foods ditching lobster due to demands of radical environmentalists....
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EP 318: Environmentalism and Federalism with Joe Trotter
In Episode 318 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her friend and ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Director, Joe Trotter, to the program. Joe shares his background, how he got involved in the Great Outdoors, his most recent Energy Affordability Report, and anti-conservation...
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EP 317: Previewing New GOP House Energy & Natural Resources Committee Chairs
In Episode 317 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews what House of Representatives leadership under Republicans will look like in the 118th Congress next year. She focuses on the Natural Resources, Western Caucus, Energy & Commerce, and Agriculture committees. Tune in to learn more.…
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EP 315: Energy Drives Midterm Election with Mandy Gunasekara
In Episode 315 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Mandy Gunasekara back on the podcast to breakdown President Biden's anti-fossil fuel statements, competitive races where energy is a top issue, and predictions for races tonight. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Follow Mandy's writings and connect...
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EP 313: IU Bloomington 'Conservation is Conservative' Speech
In Episode 313 of District of Conservation, Gabriella shares with listeners her announcement: a "Conservation is Conservative" speech at Indiana University in Bloomington happening this Friday, November 4th, at 5pm ET. Tune in to learn how to attend in-person or watch online. SHOW NOTES Poster…
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EP 312: Kyle Cotner of The Foliage Report
In Episode 312 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Kyle Cotner of The Foliage Report. Learn more about Kyle and his foliage reports on the podcast today. SHOW NOTES The Foliage Report Follow Kyle on Twitter Kyle's Fox Weather Appearance
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EP 311: San Juan County UT Commissioner Bruce Adams
In Episode 311 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Bruce Adams, a long-serving San Juan County, UT commissioner. Commissioner Adams discusses his background, service to the commission, his involvement in Bears Ears National Monument, and shares what he loves most...
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EP 310: Utah Conservation Politics with Andrew Sandstrom
In Episode 310 of District of Conservation, Gabriella invites Andrew Sandstrom onto the podcast. Andrew is one of two interviewees in her new "Conservation Nation" episode on Utah public lands. Get to know Andrew today on the podcast. SHOW NOTES A "Monumental" Trek Through Utah! Conservation…
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EP 309: Georgia Deer Hunting & Previewing Utah Interviews
In Episode 309 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent hunting trip to south Georgia with Hunter Recruitment Project over the weekend and how she overcame her hesitancy to use a muzzleloader. Plus, a preview of her "Conservation Nation" Utah-themed interviews with San Juan…
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EP 308: Fly Fishing with Jen Ripple
In Episode 308 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with professional fly angler and DUN Magazine Editor-in-Chief Jen Ripple. Learn about Jen's story, fly fishing basics, storytelling, Orvis 101 courses, and much more. SHOW NOTES Jen's Bio Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram Read DUN...
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EP 307: Youngkin Energy Plan & Inaugural Virginia Elk Hunt
In Episode 307 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a Virginia update. She assesses Governor Youngkin's 2022 Energy Plan and the immediate success of Virginia's inaugural elk hunt that commenced this past weekend. SHOW NOTES 2022 Virginia Energy Plan Townhall: Governor Youngkin Goes Nuclear...
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EP 306: Environmentalists Exploit North Atlantic Right Whales
In Episode 306 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discuss how North Atlantic right whales are being used by radical preservationist environmentalists to restrict public waters access to lobstermen and recreational boaters and anglers without any net positive to the whales. Tune in to learn...
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EP 305: Jace Elliott, Iowa DNR Deer Research Specialist
In Episode 305 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Jace Elliott - a deer research specialist at Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Gabriella's interview with Jace in Field and Stream Iowa DNR Website Iowa DNR Staff Page Archery deer alert
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EP 304: Monica Medina, Wife of WH Chief of Staff Ron Klain, Appointed Special Envoy for Biodiversity & Water Resources
In Episode 304 of District of Conservation, Gabriella investigates and discusses the appointment of Monica Medina as the State Department's newly-created position: Special Envoy for Biodiversity & Water Resources. She discusses Ms. Medina's connections, her background, and her environmental...
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EP 303: Groups Oppose Lead Ammo and Tackle Ban on Public Lands
In Episode 303 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation and Mike Leonard from the American Sportfishing Association to discuss the new lead ban on 18 national wildlife refuge lands opened to new fishing and hunting opportunities....
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EP 301: USDA Import Rule Update, Merchant Category Codes for Guns, Patagonia Virtue Signals Again
In Episode 301 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has three updates: the rescinding of the USDA APHIS wild game bird import rule, credit card companies creating merchant category codes (MCCs) for gun purchases, and Patagonia making Earth its primary shareholder. Tune in! SHOW NOTES 9/12:...
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EP 300: United Kingdom Rescinds 2019 Fracking Ban
In Episode 300 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a development from the United Kingdom and the nation's decision to repeal its 2019 fracking ban amid soaring energy costs. Tune in to learn how this will impact European - and U.S. - energy policies. SHOW NOTES PM Liz Truss tweets…
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EP 299: USDA Bans Harvested Wild Game Bird Imports from Canada
In Episode 299 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new ban on wild game bird imports from Canada to the U.S. and how it'll impact hunting season here in Lower-48. SHOW NOTES USDA APHIS: Restrictions on Hunter Harvested Wild Bird Game Meat from Canada Delta Waterfowl: USDA...
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EP 298: Welcome to Season 5 of District of Conservation
In Episode 298 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman outlines what to expect on Season 5 of the podcast. She teases upcoming guests and expectations for the coming year. Tune in!
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EP 297: The Attacks on Pittman-Robertson Persist
In Episode 297 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the continual attacks on Pittman-Robertson Act funds --most recently, with the RETURN Act. Since the bill was introduced, preservationists have jumped in and called for the decoupling by firearms and ammunition excise taxes from the...
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EP 296: Bad Anti-Gun Oregon Bills (ft. NRAILA's Aoibheann Cline)
In Episode 296 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aoibheann Cline to the program. She previously worked for Congressional Sportsmen Foundation but now works for NRA-ILA. SHOW NOTES OR IP 17 and Text Oregon Measure 114, Changes to Firearm Ownership and Purchase Requirements...
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EP 295: Arizona Interviews (ft. Jim Unmacht and AZGFD Commissioner Kurt Davis)
In Episode 295 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her expanded interviews with Arizona conservationists Jim Unmacht and Kurt Davis. Jim represents Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation, while Kurt is a long-serving Arizona Game and Fish Department Commissioner. SHOW NOTES…
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EP 294: Quang Nguyen, Arizona State Representative
In Episode 294 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen—a first-term lawmaker representing Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 1. Nguyen was born in communist Vietnam and fled to the U.S. with his family. He was dubbed…
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EP 293: Holly Rehder, Missouri State Senator
In Episode 293 of District of Conservation, Gabriella teases her upcoming interview with Missouri State Senator Holly Rehder—author of the new memoir, CINDER GIRL. In this clip, Holly discusses winning the Conservation Federation of Missouri's Conservation Legislator of the Year (Senate) award in...
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EP 291: Shooting Sports Month & Dominion Energy's $9.8B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm Approved
In Episode 291 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how to participate in Shooting Sports Month and dives deep into some problems with the newly-approved Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project slated to operate by 2027. SHOW NOTES National Shoot Sports Month: NSSF Governor Youngkin's...
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EP 290: Katie Pavlich Discusses Her New Fox Nation Show and Current Events
In Episode 290 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Fox News Contributor and Townhall.com News Editor, Katie Pavlich. Katie joins the podcast today to discuss "Luxury Hunting Lodges of America," how Joe Manchin's support for the Inflation Reduction Act to get the Mountain Valley...
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EP 289: 7 Republicans Abandon RETURN Act, Gordon Ramsay Bullied By Vegans, & If Wolf Attacks Correlates to Conservative Politics
In Episode 289 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some news items you may have missed: 7 House Republicans (so far) abandoning support for the RETURN Act, chef Gordon Ramsay harassed by vegans for lamb video, if wolf reintroduction and attacks correlate to "far-right" (conservative)...
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EP 288: Curt McAllister from Toyota Motor North America
In Episode 288 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Curt McAllister from Toyota Motor North America. Curt serves as the Midwest Public Relations Manager. They discuss Curt's foray into the outdoor industry, how Toyota gets involved in conservation and outdoor media. Plus, how…
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EP 287: Jenn Callahan, POMA Director of Business Development & Marketing
In Episode 287 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jenn Callahan—the new Director of Business Development and Marketing at Professional Outdoor Media Association. Tune in!
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EP 286: Wading into Waterfowl Conservation with South Carolina Waterfowl Association
In Episode 286 of District of Conservation, Gabriella introduces listeners to the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. SCWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and perpetuating South Carolina's wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation. Gabriella sits down with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
District 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.
You're invited to come explore this September 4th.
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