District of Conservation – Details, episodes & analysis

In Episode 464 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her chat with Taylor Moyer, a North Carolina-based former NASCAR guy to rancher and LandTrust's Landowner Marketing & Partnerships Manager. LandTrust is the premiere online outdoor marketplace to find your next outdoor excursion on private land. This exchange was recorded on September 21, 2024 on the first day of Fall 2024 and during Gabriella's first successful dove hunt.

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In Episode 463 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Mark and Shallon of the Appalachian Homestead about a blanket closure to two regions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in SWVA and how the order will affect locals who depend on hunting, fishing, and foraging. The Temporary Order was issued on October 2, 2024 and will be in effect until October 1, 2025. This is a developing story. Tune in to learn more!

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Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Closures Due to Hurricane Helene

Appalachian Homestead Substack

The USDA’s Closure of National Forests - Substack

US Forest Service Laws and Penalties

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In Episode 454 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down VP Harris' running mate MN Governor Tim Walz and his extreme record on conservation, gun rights, and climate. Tune in to learn more!

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Minnesota deer hunting group drops support of Gov. Tim Walz's 2023 opener over guns, wolves

Gov. Tim Walz says he supports legislation to ban the recreational hunting of wolves

Minnesota governor rolls out plan to fight climate change

Governor Walz Signs Historic Gun Safety Measures Into Law

Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040

Sportsmen’s group will snub Governor’s Deer Opener over Walz positions on guns, wolves

MINNESOTA: GOVERNOR WALZ JOINS THE GOVERNORS SPORTSMEN’S CAUCUS

Once Backed by the N.R.A., Tim Walz Now Champions Tighter Gun Controls

Sierra Club Endorses Tim Walz for Minnesota Governor and Peggy Flanagan for Lieutenant Governor

Center for the American Experiment: The High Cost of 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040

MN EIA Profile

Walz on Vance: ‘I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can’

In Episode 364 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back journalist Matthew Foldi onto the show to discuss his new report on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack being too cozy with a top Democrat group Arabella Advisors and potential conflicts of interest. Tune in to learn more.

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Matthew Foldi's Spectator Byline

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Washington Examiner: Inside the troubling relationship between Biden's agriculture secretary and Democratic dark money

The Biden admin’s favorite electric battery company is in crisis

In Episode 363, Gabriella is joined by Jonathan Wood - vice president of law and public policy at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC). They discuss last week's Supreme Court, Sackett vs EPA, ruling on waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule limiting EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act. Tune in to learn more!

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PERC Website

Jonathan Wood Bio - PERC

PERC: A Broad Interpretation of WOTUS Undermines Wetland Conservation

PERC: SCOTUS Ruling Delivers Major Win for Property Rights and Voluntary Conservation Efforts

Sackett vs. EPA Decision

SCOTUS Blog Analysis

EPA Revokes Reasonable Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Final WOTUS Rule Muddies Navigable Waters Definition

Biden’s Waters Rule Blocked in 24 More States by Federal Judge

President’s Flawed, Burdensome WOTUS Rule Survives Veto Override Despite House, Senate & State Majorities’ Opposition

In Episode 362 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the reintroduced Bipartisan America's Outdoor Recreation Act and why it'll boost outdoor recreation opportunities in the U.S. Tune in to learn more.

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S.873 - America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023

Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act

Manchin, Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clear Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act, Nuclear Fuel Security Act, and Other Legislation

America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 One Pager

In Episode 361 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a short conservation roundup from across the U.S. Three positive developments and one concerning one. Tune in to learn more.

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CBS News: Federal judge in Virginia rules 18-to-20-year-olds can't be prohibited from buying handguns

CSF: Sunday Hunting on Public Lands Lifted in SC

SC House Bill 3991

North Dakota anglers ask for break on hosting fishing contests

ND HB 1538

State lawmakers pass fishing tournament bill

HOWL for Wildlife: Feral horses need better management, not elevation as the Nevada state animal

Conservationist, Landowner, and Sportsman Opposition to Nevada SB 90

In Episode 360 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the U.S. Forest Service's proposed rule to ban recreational shooting opportunities on 226,000 public lands acres deemed unsuitable for such opportunities. Are they unsuitable lands for this activity? Tune in to learn more.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests work toward Implementation of Shooting Closures identified in the 2019 Recreational Sport Shooting Project Decision

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Recreational Sport Shooting Project

Proposed Permanent Recreational Shooting Orders on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests #NP-3610

The U.S. Forest Service wants to ban target shooting on 1,100 percent more acreage in two of Colorado’s national forests

Federal Subsistence Board Just Voted on Closing 60 Million Acres of Public Land in Alaska to Non-Local Moose and Caribou Hunters

Lead Bans Discourage Americans From Going Fishing And Hunting 

A Perspective on the MLPA and Healthy Oceans

In Episode 359 of District of Conservation, Gabriella hosts a roundtable with Florida conservationists on how the Sunshine State passed a right to hunt and fish amendment. Featured guests include Rep. Lauren Melo, the House sponsor, and activists Travis Thompson and Mike Elfenbein. Tune in to learn more!

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Townhall: More States Should Adopt Right to Hunt and Fish Amendments

CS/HJR 1157: Fishing and Hunting

Florida: Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment Placed on 2024 Ballot

RIGHT TO HUNT AND FISH CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT HEADED TO THE BALLOT IN FL IN 2024

In Episode 358 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on Florida passing a right-to-hunt-and-fish amendment and Biden's war on hunting playing out on public lands where lead tackle and bullets are needed.

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HJR 1157

Florida Politics: Hunting and fishing constitutional amendment reels in Senators, heads to ballot

HOWL for Wildlife

Townhall: More States Should Adopt Right to Hunt and Fish Amendments

RealClear Policy: Lead Ban Would Undermine True Conservation, Outdoor Access

Fox News: Biden's war on hunting faces blowback from Republicans, sportsmen groups