District of Conservation
by Gabriella Hoffman
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.
Episodes
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EP 578: Midterms, CO Amendment 83, Disneyland Goes Electric
In Episode 578 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a midterm election debrief on how red-to-blue flips at the state level could threaten wildlife conservation management. Plus, a look at why Colorado's right to hunt and fish amendment (Yes on 83) failed at the ballot box and Disneyland's...
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EP 577: Kaylyn Glenn - Florida Gladeswoman & Conservationist
In Episode 577 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Kaylyn Glenn - a Florida gladeswoman, conservationist, and python hunter featured on the HISTORY's Swamp People. Kaylyn is a 10th-generation Floridian based in southwest Florida. Learn more about her advocacy, work, and more on this...
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EP 576: Chiricahua National Park & Energy Security Index
In Episode 576 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses America's new national park, Chiricahua National Park, and the Adam Smith Institute's Global Energy Security Index. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Chiricahua National Monument Becomes America’s Newest National Park Adam Smith...
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EP 575: Menhaden Madness (ft. Whit Fosburgh, Forage Fish Campaign)
In Episode 575 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Whit Fosburgh of the Forage Fish Campaign about industrial-scale take of menhaden fish in Virginia. Tune in to learn more about this issue. SHOW NOTES Forage Fish Campaign Make America Fish Again Coalition Urges President Trump to...
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EP 574: Wisconsin Wolves Gone Wild
In Episode 574 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her new Conservation Country episode on Wisconsin wolf depredation and increased wolf attacks in the state. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES EP 23 - CFACT Conservation Country Wisconsin Wolves Gone Wild
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EP 573: Ella Langley is Choosin' Deer & Greenland Deal Reached
In Episode 573 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the non-controversy of country singer, Ella Langley, enjoying deer hunting and how she can positively influence more women to hunt. Plus - the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland reached a landmark deal that pleases everyone. Tune in to…
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EP 572: Women for Gun Rights Turns 10
In Episode 572 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps spending the weekend at Women for Gun Rights' 10th annual summit - namely the inaugural gala and Rally on Capitol Hill. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Women for Gun Rights Women for Gun Safety 2026 National Firearms Survey: Results...
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EP 571: Can Cloud Seeding Fix America's Water Woes? (ft. Augustus Doricko)
Welcome to Season 9 of District of Conservation! We are kicking off the new season with a unique question: Can cloud seeding solve America's water scarcity issues - especially out West? We discuss this and more with Rainmakers CEO/Founder Augustus Doricko. SHOW NOTES Follow Rainmaker on X and...
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EP 570: CA to Ban Car Tires to Fight Climate Change
In Episode 570 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses California's newly-unveiled Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP) that will effectively ban 70% of replacement tires by 2033 under the guise of fighting climate change. Ouch. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES New CA Tire Tax…
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EP 569: Big Bend & National Park Week
In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend National Park. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES National Park Week CBP Statement on Big Bend...
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EP 568: Hobie Eyewear at ICAST 2026 & Conservation Initiatives
In Episode 568 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephen Vaughan and Dylan Coates from Eyeking, which represents Hobie Eyewear. Learn about Hobie Eyewear, their ICAST 2026 experience, conservation initiatives, and products. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Hobie Eyewear Floating...
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EP 567: Population Control Isn't Sustainable, Spokane Wildfires, Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary
In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the latest news: the sixth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act becoming law (August 4, 2020), how an arsonist started the Spokane, WA wildfires, and a crazy study arguing halving the global population down to 4...
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EP 566: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails
In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Video: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control Dear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee…
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EP 565: ICAST 2026 - Jen Ripple, Dun Outdoors Editor-in-Chief
In Episode 365 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jen Ripple - editor-in-chief of the newly re-launched DUN Outdoors. Jen discusses her fly fishing journey, what to expect from DUN Outdoors branching to all outdoor activities, the power of storytelling, why fly fishing should have…
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EP 564: ICAST 2026 - Kristine Fischer, Kayak Bass Angler
In Episode 564 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kristine Fischer - a trailblazing and accomplished kayak bass angler who's making waves on and off the water. Kristine chronicles her story, what hooked her on tournament fishing, how to stay positive, shared some advice for…
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EP 563: ICAST 2026 - Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy
In Episode 563 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes the first of three ICAST 2026 interviews with Jeff Angers from Center for Sportfishing Policy. Jeff discusses the mood at ICAST, how Senator Lindsay Graham's death impacts recreational boating and fishing, what to make of the Trump...
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EP 562: Great American State Fair & America250 on Public Lands
In Episode 562 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to the Great America State Fair on the National Mall and related America250 festivities in and around DC public lands leading up to July 4th, 2026. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Great American State Fair National Mall...
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EP 561: Hawaii & Virginia Spanked by Second Amendment (ft. Kostas Moros of Second Amendment Foundation)
In Episode 561 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kostas Moros of Second Amendment Foundation about the latest gun cases federally and in the states. Kostas discusses SCOTUS ruling favorably on two gun rights cases, Virginia courts blocking Virginia Democrats' new gun control…
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EP 560: Bears Ears, Grand Staircase Escalante Subject to Judicial Review
In Episode 560 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that legal challenges to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments are subject to judicial review, regarding diminishments. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Biden’s…
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EP 559: Antares Goes Critical + Colorado Initiative 302
In Episode 559 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Antares nuclear project hitting criticality and the latest on Colorado Initiative 302 to enshrine the right to fish and hunt in Colorado. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Antares Mark-0 Becomes First Advanced Nuclear Reactor to...
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EP 558: Oppose Oregon IP28 (AKA the PEACE Act)
In Episode 558 of District of Conservation, Gabriella lays out the case against Oregon IP 28 - or the PEACE Act - that would ban lawful animal uses including hunting, fishing, farming, trapping, and even pet ownership. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES INDEPENDENT WOMEN: Cruel Oregon Ballot...
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EP 557: 95% of National Wildlife Refuges to Open to Hunting, Fishing
In Episode 557 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her visit to Meridian Hill Park in D.C., National Park Service beautification efforts in DC, the Trump Interior Department opening 92M of 95M national wildlife refuge acres to new fishing + hunting opportunities, and a recap of last...
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EP 556: RCP8.5 is Dead
In Episode 556 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the IPCC retiring RCP 8.5 - the worst case climate change modeling scenario and the impact of this. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES RCP8.5 Is Officially Dead Climate change’s worst-case scenario is officially canceled No, RCP8.5…
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EP 555: Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY)
In Episode 555 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman. Rep. Hageman sits on the Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees. The congresswoman discusses her background in natural resources/energy law, her Congressional committee responsibilities,...
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EP 554: Amsterdam Bans Meat, Fossil Fuel Ads to Combat Climate Change
In Episode 554 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how Amsterdam, The Netherlands, took steps to become the first capital city to ban public advertisements of high-carbon products like meat and fossil fuel products. Tune in to learn about the implications of this policy change. SHOW...
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EP 553: IOTR Annual Meeting & Colorado Right to Hunt + Fish
In Episode 553 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to IOTR's Annual Meeting in SWFL. Tune in to learn about IOTR's initiatives, priorities, and the efforts to add the right to hunt and fish to Colorado. SHOW NOTES Support IOTR 2027 Annual Meeting Hunt Fish Freedom Podcast IOTR:...
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EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America
In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top...
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EP 551: Maine Adopts Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish
In Episode 551 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her Daily Caller Live talk on April 21st and discusses Maine passing the statutory right to hunt and fish. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Daily Caller Live: American Innovation & Manufacturing Renaissance Maine Legislature weighs...
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EP 550: Governor Spanberger Targets Gun Ownership in Virginia (ft. Stephen Gutowski)
In Episode 550 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Stephen Gutowski - founder and publisher of The Reload. Stephen discusses the latest Virginia gun bills moving in Richmond and which bills Governor Abigail Spanberger is likely to sign into law. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES...
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EP 549: Maryland Madness - Lead Ammunition Bans
In Episode 459 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews NSSF's Mark Oliva and Safari Club International's Bee Frederick about several lead ammunition prohibition bills moving through the Maryland legislature. Tune in to learn more and how these bans could impact your state. SHOW NOTES...
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EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting
In Episode 548 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Sable Offshore Company restarting operations off Santa Barbara's coast and the Endangered Species Committee - or "God Squad" - convening to grant an ESA exemption for offshore oil and gas on national security grounds. Tune in to…
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EP 547: Aurelia S. Giacometto, 17th US Fish & Wildlife Service Director
In Episode 547 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Aurelia S. Giacometto - the 17th U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director during the first Trump administration. Presently, Aurelia is a partner at the Washington, D.C.-based Earth & Water Law. Prior to joining Earth & Law, she…
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EP 546: USDA NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt on Agriculture & Conservation
In Episode 546 of District of Conservation, Gabriella went to USDA HQ in Washington D.C., to interview Aubrey Bettencourt- the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief. Aubrey is a third-generation California farmer, sportswoman, and passionate conservationist. Chief Bettencourt…
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EP 545: University of Arizona & Strategic Petroleum Reserve
In Episode 545 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Arizona and discusses the impact of US-Israel strikes on Iran and domestic energy prices. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES University of Arizona Pictures A Grand Arizona Time Out West Refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve...
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EP 544: Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Conservation Program Manager
In Episode 544 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Maria Davidson, Safari Club International Foundation's Conservation Program Manager, onto the program to talk about all things bears, large carnivores, and more from SCI 2026 Convention. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES SCI…
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EP 543: Safari Club Convention - Kenia Link from International Order of T. Roosevelt
In Episode 543 of District of Conservation, Gabriella catches up with Kenia Link from International Order of T. Roosevelt at the 2026 Safari Club International Convention in Nashville, TN. Tune in to learn what IOTR is up to this year, their 10 target states for right to hunt and fish amendments,...
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EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis
In Episode 542 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two trending news stories: the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding and the Trump administration stepping in to resolve the Potomac River sewage crisis that began on January 19th, 2026. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Trump...
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EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation)
In Episode 541 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Fred Bird - Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation's Eastern States manager. Fred discusses his role with the organization, New Hampshire right to hunt and fish moving through the legislature, rigs to reef, MAP Waters Act, EXPLORE Act,...
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EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife)
In Episode 540 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Charles Whitwam, cofounder of HOWL for Wildlife, to the show. Charles discusses HOWL's 2026 priorities, the impact of their new documentary Killing Catalina, and federal and states policies they're watching. Tune in to learn…
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EP 539: Davos Sours on Climate Policies (ft. Marc Morano)
In Episode 539 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes ClimateDepot editor Marc Morano to recap his trip to the recent World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland. The mood was different this year, as climate alarmism takes a backseat at the annual confab. The Trump…
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EP 538: Virginia Democrats Target Gun Owners & Hunters (ft. Cam Edwards)
In Episode 538 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cam Edwards, editor of Bearing Arms, to discuss Virginia Democrats targeting gun owners and hunters with a slew of bad legislation in Richmond. Cam discusses the bills already heard in the General Assembly, what bills could be...
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EP 537: Renewables Go Dark Amid Winter Storm Fern
In Episode 537 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how renewables have gone dark in many of the areas impacted by Winter Storm Fern, how state policymaking invites unstable grids, the need for new pipelines in the Northeast, and why energy abundance policies will catch on in the...
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EP 536: The Free Press' Lucy Biggers on Disavowing Climate Alarmism
In Episode 536 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Lucy Biggers, head of social media at The Free Press. Lucy has used social media to discuss her journey from AOC supporter, NowThis contributor, and climate alarmist to realist. Lucy discusses her day-to-day at The Free Press, her...
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EP 535: Public Lands Hunting & Fishing, AI Data Centers, Greenland
In Episode 535 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the biggest energy and conservation news stories of the week: Interior Secretarial Order 3447, President Trump endorsing consumer regulated electricity, and today's meeting between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland. Tune in to...
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EP 534: POMA Gets a New Executive Director (ft. Stephanie Hickey)
In Episode 534 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephanie Hickey - a longtime communications professional in the outdoor industry. Stephanie was recently promoted to executive director of the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). She shares her background, vision for…
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EP 533: Congressman Doug LaMalfa, Venezuela, & America250
In Episode 533 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some breaking energy and conservation news: the untimely death of Congressional Western Caucus Chair and Congressman Doug LaMalfa, the future of energy production and conservation efforts in Venezuela, and America250 celebrations on...
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EP 532: Florida Bear Hunt Brouhaha (ft. Travis Thompson)
In Episode 532 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off 2026 with Travis Thompson of All Florida. Travis discusses the success of Florida's recently completed bear hunt, why outrage over the hunt is unwarranted, the importance of balanced used, the importance of right to hunt and fish...
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EP 531: From Outdoor Storyteller to Montana Knife Company (ft. Jessica Byers)
In Episode 531 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jessica Byers - brand relations manager at Montana Knife Company. Jessica discusses her journey from outdoor content creator to representing one of the most unique knife companies in the outdoor industry. Jessica discusses building...
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EP 530: UNESCO Targets Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
In Episode 530 of District of Conservation, Gabriella plays her new CFACT Conservation Country investigation into a Biden-Harris administration action to make Okefenokee Swamp a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Conservation Country EP 21: Save Okefenokee Swamp From...
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EP 529: Animal Rights Groups Target NJ Fish & Game Council (ft. Assemblyman Mike Inganamort)
In Episode 529 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes on New Jersey Assemblyman Mike Inganamort to discuss NJ AB 6055 - a proposal to mandate three animal rights activists to serve on the state Fish and Game Council. This is a death by a thousand cuts move to reimagine state wildlife...
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.
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Gabriella Hoffman
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