Explore every episode of the podcast District of Conservation
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| EP 464: Doves & LandTrust Experience with Taylor Moyer | 07 Oct 2024 | 00:42:53 | |
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. Learn more about Taylor's story and LandTrust today! SHOW NOTES Follow Taylor | |||
| EP 463: Forest Service Exploits Helene to Close Va. Public Lands | 06 Oct 2024 | 00:36:06 | |
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! SHOW NOTES Forest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Closures Due to Hurricane Helene Appalachian Homestead Substack The USDA’s Closure of National Forests - Substack | |||
| EP 454: VP Candidate Tim Walz - Anti-2A, Pro-Net-Zero | 06 Aug 2024 | 00:26:10 | |
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! SHOW NOTES 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
Once Backed by the N.R.A., Tim Walz Now Champions Tighter Gun Controls Center for the American Experiment: The High Cost of 100 Percent Carbon-Free Electricity by 2040 Walz on Vance: ‘I guarantee you he can’t shoot pheasants like I can’ | |||
| EP 364: USDA Secretary Vilsack's Arabella Advisors Connection (ft. Matthew Foldi) | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:42:16 | |
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. SHOW NOTES Matthew Foldi's Spectator Byline Follow Foldi on Instagram and Twitter
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| EP 363: Clearing the Air on Sackett vs EPA ft. Jonathan Wood | 31 May 2023 | 00:28:30 | |
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! SHOW NOTES PERC: A Broad Interpretation of WOTUS Undermines Wetland Conservation PERC: SCOTUS Ruling Delivers Major Win for Property Rights and Voluntary Conservation Efforts 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 | |||
| EP 362: Bipartisan America's Outdoor Recreation Act | 30 May 2023 | 00:14:32 | |
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. SHOW NOTES S.873 - America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 One Pager | |||
| EP 361: SC Sunday Hunting Ban Lifted, ND Fishing Tourney, NV Wants Mustang as Official State Animal | 16 May 2023 | 00:12:34 | |
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. SHOW NOTES CSF: Sunday Hunting on Public Lands Lifted in SC North Dakota anglers ask for break on hosting fishing contests State lawmakers pass fishing tournament bill HOWL for Wildlife: Feral horses need better management, not elevation as the Nevada state animal
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| EP 360: USFS Wants to Permanently Close 226K Acres to Recreational Shooting | 08 May 2023 | 00:15:18 | |
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. SHOW NOTES Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest Recreational Sport Shooting Project Lead Bans Discourage Americans From Going Fishing And Hunting | |||
| EP 359: Florida Right to Hunt & Fish Amendment Clears Legislature, Heads to 2024 Ballot | 03 May 2023 | 00:31:02 | |
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! SHOW NOTES 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
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| EP 358: FL Passes Hunt & Fish Amendment and Biden's War on Hunting | 01 May 2023 | 00:21:00 | |
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. SHOW NOTES Florida Politics: Hunting and fishing constitutional amendment reels in Senators, heads to ballot 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 | |||
| EP 357: Kansas State Representative Rebecca Schmoe | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:30:24 | |
In Episode 357 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews first-term Kansas State Rep. Rebecca Schmoe who represents District 59. Learn about her background as a gun rights activist, bills she's carried this past legislative session, her priorities, and advice for those looking to get involved in politics. SHOW NOTES Learn about Rebecca's Background & Her Legislative Website Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter | |||
| EP 356: Dennis Porter - Satoshi Action Fund CEO & Co-Founder | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:27:07 | |
In Episode 356 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dennis Porter - CEO and co-founder of Satoshi Action Fund and Bitcoin evangelist. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Connect with Dennis Porter on Twitter Learn about Satoshi Action Fund & Satoshi Action Education Montana Crypto Mining Bill Passes House, Headed to Governor’s Desk Arkansas House Passes Bill to Protect Bitcoin Mining Activities | |||
| EP 355: Energy, Firearms, and Conservation Talks Coming Up | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:10:04 | |
In Episode 355 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming talks on firearms and conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES | |||
| EP 453: Fishing & Boating Politics (ft. Gettys Brannon) | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:34:15 | |
In Episode 453 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with R. Gettys Brannon - a former collegiate angler and current president/CEO of South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance. Tune in to learn about Gettys' story, advocacy, and the latest in boating and fishing politics regionally and federally. SHOW NOTES Despite Being Target of Over Regulation, Fishing Industry Resilient at ICAST | |||
| EP 354: Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:10:19 | |
In Episode 354 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively sits down with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Topics include the Governor experiencing her first bear den study, her newly-unveiled Natural State Initiative, and other measures she's signing into law that boost outdoor recreation and access. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Follow the Governor on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Help Arkansas Storm Recovery Efforts Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Bear Den Studies | |||
| EP 353: Virginia is for Ag Lovers ft. Secretary Matthew Lohr | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:32:08 | |
In Episode 353 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr. Secretary Lohr serves as the 5th Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was raised on a Century family farm in the Shenandoah Valley and has spent his entire life working for the betterment of agriculture. Matthew developed his passion for public service while serving as both a state and national FFA officer before graduating from Virginia Tech with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Education. He has more than 30 years of experience as a professional leader and communicator. Matthew served as Chief of the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency with more than 10,000 employees across 3,000 offices. He also previously served in the Virginia House of Delegates, as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as Director of the Farm Credit Knowledge Center and as a middle school agriscience teacher. In addition to serving as Secretary, Matthew along with his two children own and operate Valley Pike Farm, Inc., his family’s farming operation. SHOW NOTES Virginia Ag Dept Website and Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter Connect with the Secretary on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Churchill Downs buys Virginia’s Colonial Downs, Rosie’s Virginia's first lady announces wine partnership, 'Cornus Virginicus' red blend Governor Youngkin hopes to reduce food insecurity with indoor farming Solar's Lofty Ambitions Are Consuming Ever-Larger Expanses of Land Down Below Virginia Gov. Youngkin rings death knell on CCP buying American land near military sites Americans turn to raising chickens as eggs cost upward of $4 | |||
| EP 352: Preserving Multiple-Use Management of Public Lands ft. Karen Budd-Falen | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:29:07 | |
In Episode 352 of District of Conservation, Gabriella converses with Karen Budd-Falen - current senior Partner at Budd-Falen Law Offices and former Deputy Solicitor for Wildlife and Park at the Department of Interior under the Trump administration. Learn about threats to multiple-use management of public lands, threats to the model, the proposed BLM Public Lands Rule, 30-by-30, and more today on the program. SHOW NOTES | |||
| EP 351: Real Environmental Justice with Shakira Jackson | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:20:48 | |
In Episode 351 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Shakira Jackson—a policy analyst for the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) and host of the “Capitol Pink” video series. Shakira discusses what drew her to these issues, why she supports free market environmentalism, how to advance sound policies, environmental realism, and how to win over Generation Z with positivity. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES | |||
| EP 350: Interior Dept. Unveils Public Lands Rule & FL Constitutional Carry | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:21:59 | |
In Episode 350 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Interior Department's announcement of the new Public Lands Rule and Florida becoming the 26th state to pass constitutional carry into law. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Interior Department Releases Proposed Plan to Guide the Balanced Management of Public Lands Reuters: US wants to lease public lands for conservation, Interior Dept says The Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 As Amended Defenders of Wildlife: New Agency Public Lands Rule Addresses Sustainability and Climate Change NRDC Response to New Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ‘Public Land Rule’ E&E News: BLM proposes seismic shift in lands management Aspen Institute: Public Lands, We the People: Creating a Healthy and Just Future for All (2020) BLM's 2.0 Planning Rule (2016) New DOI Rule Would Stray Away from Multiple-Use Management Barrasso: Proposed BLM Rule Would be a Clear Violation of the Law Murkowski Secures Repeal of BLM Planning 2.0 Rule | H.J.Res.44 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs permitless carry gun bill into law | |||
| EP 349: Biden Designates New National Monuments & WOTUS Rule Blocked in Texas and Idaho | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:24:44 | |
In Episode 349 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her first Fox News Channel hit, President Biden unveiling two new national monuments and the controversies surrounding them. Plus, the 2023 waters of the United States rule being struck down in Texas and Idaho but proceeding elsewhere. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Gabby Hoffman Clip on Fox & Friends First Secretary Haaland Applauds President Biden’s Designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada Biden creates national monuments in Nevada and Texas Brookings Institution: President Trump has the power to shrink national monuments AEI: Presidential Authority to Revoke or Reduce National Monument Designations
Judge Halts Biden Administration Waters Rule in Texas, Idaho IWF: Final WOTUS Rule Muddies Navigable Waters Definition | |||
| EP 348: Get Ducks with Ramsey Russell | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:10:24 | |
In Episode 348 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Ramsey Russell - owner of GetDucks.com. Learn about Ramsey's story and love of waterfowl today on the program. SHOW NOTES | |||
| EP 347: Ava Flanell - Firearms Instructor & Gun Funny Host | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:25:18 | |
In Episode 347 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Ava Flanell. Ava is a firearms instructor, host of the Gun Funny podcast, shooting sports ambassador, and advocate for the Second Amendment. Learn about Ava's story, advocacy work, and business endeavors on the program today. SHOW NOTES Follow Ava on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube | |||
| EP 346: $1.6B Conservation Funding, Willow Project, MCC Codes Paused | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:16:01 | |
In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three positive developments on the conservation front, if though they're imperfect: $1.6B generation for conservation in 2022, the Willow Project Alaska being approved, and pause in MCC codes for firearms retailers. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Over $1.6 Billion Will Support State Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Access BLM: Willow Master Development Plan - March 2023 Reuters: Amex, Mastercard, Visa pause work on new firearms merchant code NSSF ENCOURAGED BY CREDIT CARD ‘PAUSE’ IN SPECIAL FIREARM RETAIL CODES | |||
| EP 345: Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:19:07 | |
In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on natural resources and conservation stewardship. Governor Mike Dunleavy arrived in Alaska in 1983 as a young man looking for opportunity, and he found it. His first job was working in a logging camp in Southeast Alaska. Later on, Governor Dunleavy pursued his dream of becoming a teacher. He earned his teacher’s certificate, and then a master of education degree from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He spent nearly two decades in northwest Arctic communities working as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. The Dunleavys enjoy spending time together as a family, often in Alaska’s great outdoors. Hunting, fishing, snowmachining, and camping are all favorite activities. Governor Dunleavy is focused on moving Alaska forward and believes that our greatest years are yet to come if we work together to maximize our potential. Tune in! SHOW NOTES A tale of two forest managements: Conservation Nation E13 Connect with the Governor on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Townhall Interview - Governor Mike Dunleavy: Invest in Alaska to Save the Environment | |||
| EP 452: Kamala Harris Puts Climate Above Conservation | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:12:36 | |
In Episode 452 of District fo Conservation, Gabriella gives a snapshot into VP Kamala's energy and conservation record from AG to U.S. Senator to VP. Unfortunately, she'll put climate ahead of true conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Green New Deal - Kamala Harris Medium WSJ: What Kamala Harris Believes WEX: Harris’s record on climate and energy: Green New Deal, fracking bans, and more | |||
| EP 344: IWF Launches Center for Energy & Conservation (ft. Mandy Gunasekara) | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:20:24 | |
In Episode 344 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mandy Gunasekara to the podcast to discuss the launch of Independent Women Forum's new Center for Energy and Conservation. The CEC will reshape the conversation about American energy and conservation. The center will educate the public about the benefits of modern energy, including thriving economies and healthy communities. The center will also level-set fear-based rhetoric surrounding the climate and cultivate meaningful policies that lead to cleaner air, cleaner water, and a lower-emissions future. Importantly, the center will connect the role our modern energy industry has played in successful environmental outcomes and a better, more prosperous way of life. SHOW NOTES IWF Center for Energy and Conservation | |||
| EP 343: The Hidden War on Public Lands Continues ft. John Nores | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:19:07 | |
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. SHOW NOTES Connect with John online and on Facebook and Instagram | |||
| EP 342: Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:17:44 | |
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 seven generations ago, and that tough, independent, pioneer spirit is deeply rooted in her personality. True to her Texas roots, her commitment to service began early, serving as a volunteer firefighter, and attending the Texas A&M Fire School. She is also an avid hunter, outdoorswoman, and steward of the land. She made history in 2016 as the first woman elected to the Texas State Senate from Travis County. Without slowing down, she made history again in 2022 when elected as the 29th, and state’s first female Commissioner of the General Land Office, Texas’ oldest state agency. Dawn came from humble roots—growing up on a ranch near the Texas coast and then moved to Central Texas. She has never settled for less than her dreams. Wanting to attend college, but without the money to do so, Dawn lived at home, working two jobs to pay her own way through college at the University of Texas at Austin. With endurance of spirit she graduated Magna Cum Laude and debt-free. It was during college that she met the love of her life and husband of 31 years, Ed Buckingham. Dawn and Ed both received their medical degrees from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and they have two children. Dawn then went on to become a successful Oculoplastic Surgeon. Her commitment to service and recognition for her work has allowed her to hold leadership positions in local, state, and national medical organizations. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Get to Know Commissioner Buckingham | |||
| EP 341: Biden Administration Restores 2001 Roadless Rule (ft. Sarah Montalbano) | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:25:20 | |
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 for them entitled "Let Alaska Develop Its Natural Resources." Tune in! SHOW NOTES USDA: Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Protections for Tongass National Forest AK DELEGATION REITERATES SUPPORT FOR TONGASS ROADLESS EXEMPTION Sarah's Bio at Alaska Policy Forum & Young Voices | |||
| EP 340: Lava Ridge Update & Daines Hunting Photo Kerfuffle | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:21:12 | |
In Episode 340 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the latest updates on the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho and Senator Daines' being temporarily banned--then reinstated -- on Twitter over his profile picture featuring a Pronghorn antelope harvest. Tune in! SHOW NOTES A foul wind blows through Idaho: Conservation Nation E12 Idaho farmer Dean Dimond torches potential Biden windmill project: 'It'll destroy the desert' House Concurrent Resolution No. 4 on Lava Ridge DAINES GOES TO TWITTER JAIL OVER MONTANA HUNTING PICTURE, THANKS ELON MUSK FOR REINSTATEMENT Townhall: Daines Hunting Photo Kerfuffle Shows U.S. Needs Conservation Lesson | |||
| EP 339: Endangered Species Act Turns 50 (ft. David Willms from Your Mountain) | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:34:50 | |
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 anniversary of becoming law, where the law stands today, how the ESA carries out species conservation, why more listed species aren't delisted and recovered, how lawsuits complicate the ESA from working as intended, ESA modernization efforts, and more. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Learn About David's Class at University of Wyoming The Politics of Amending the Endangered Species Act Dissecting the Endangered Species Act, Part 1: History of the ESA Dissecting the Endangered Species Act, Part 2: Nuts and Bolts of Listings Dissecting the Endangered Species Act, Part 3: Proposed Changes to the Act Modernizing the Endangered Species Act | |||
| EP 338: Conservation Roundtable ft. Cable Smith & Ryan Bassham | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:35:01 | |
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. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Listen to Lone Star Outdoors Show Connect with Cable on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube Connect with Ryan on Instagram and YouTube | |||
| EP 337: Deploying AI to Fight Wildfires (ft. Amber Smith) | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:29:21 | |
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 administration. Tune in to learn more about Amber and her RealClear Defense piece. SHOW NOTES Amber Smith Website and DOD Biography Get Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan | |||
| EP 336: Dead Whales & WY Wants to Ban EVs | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:21:38 | |
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 justified. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Chesapeake Bay Mag: Critics Blame Offshore Wind Development For Recent Coastal Whale Deaths Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Stanford: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Offshore Wind Farms National Grid: Onshore vs offshore wind energy: what’s the difference? 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2030 Brian Gitt Tweet on Offshore Wind American Geosciences Institute: What are the advantages and disadvantages of offshore wind farms? Bloomberg: Endangered whales at risk from offshore wind, NOAA Fisheries scientist says Wyoming SJ0004 - Phasing out new electric vehicle sales by 2035. Pew Research: Electric vehicles get mixed reception from American consumers WSJ: Electric Vehicles Have a Fuel-Efficiency Problem Daily Caller: The Build Back Better Act’s Problematic Electric Vehicle Tax Credit | |||
| EP 335: Brandon Maddox - CEO of Silencer Central | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:28:05 | |
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 grown into the nationwide brand it is today. Maddox’s NFA expertise makes him a popular voice for the industry, and he speaks regularly at National Compliance Conferences. Brandon discusses the company's origin story, being based in South Dakota, why suppressors are practical and how to demystify them, if deregulation is on the horizon, why Europe gets suppressors better than the U.S., how ESG threatens banking opportunities for firearms industry-related companies, and new products. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Learn more about Silencer Central here and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Connect with Brandon here. | |||
| EP 451: The Fishing Industry Shines at ICAST 2024 | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:19:31 | |
In Episode 451 of District of Conservation, Gabriella posts a recap of interviews she conducted at ICAST 2024 in Orlando, Florida, last week. SHOW NOTES | |||
| EP 334: Rachel Stroud (aka RapidFire Rachel) | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:27:54 | |
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 her journey in the firearms industry, her take on gun bunnies, raising a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, why her posts have positively attracted followers, being a hunter, iguana management, 1923 portraying African big game hunting, and much more. Tune in! SHOW NOTES | |||
| EP 333: Roy Hill of Brownells Gives a Firearms Industry Update | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:35:32 | |
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 trade show season preview, and a special project Brownells and Gabriella collaborated on. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Connect with Brownells on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube Follow Roy online Iowa Amendment 1, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment (2022) | |||
| EP 332: Let's Go Fishing with Cindy Nguyen | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:29:15 | |
| EP 331: Conservation Nation Goes Primetime & Gas Stove Ban Coming | 09 Jan 2023 | 00:18:04 | |
In Episode 331 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discussed her "Conservation Nation" series episode on Lava Ridge getting coverage on Jesse Watters Primetime and a bizarre proposal from the Biden administration to ban new natural gas stove installation. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Conservation Nation EP 12: Lava Ridge EP 329: Biden's Wind Goals Imperil Idaho's Magic Valley Jesse Watters Discusses CFACT's 'Conservation Nation' Lava Ridge Episode Bloomberg: US Safety Agency to Consider Ban on Gas Stoves Amid Health Fears Consumer Reports: What the Inflation Reduction Act Could Mean for Your Next Appliance Purchase American Gas Association: Natural Gas Cooking Safety Methane and NOx Emissions from Natural Gas Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens in Residential Homes | |||
| EP 330: Discovering Hunter & Filmmaker Paul J. Rainey with Peyton Holliday | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:27:51 | |
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 contributions to wildlife filmmaking, conservation, service to country, and connection to Universal Pictures. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Connect with Peyton on Instagram and Twitter Peyton's Thesis: Paul J. Rainey: Northeast Mississippi's Hidden Legend and Rainey IG Account Rainey's African Hunt (1914) and Library of Congress Record Rainey's Connection to Universal Pictures Founder Carl Laemmle Paul J. Rainey Estate -Tippah Lodge Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary: Audubon Society Paul J. Rainey Memorial Gate. New York Zoological Society, Bronx Park | |||
| EP 329: Biden's Wind Goals Imperil Idaho's Magic Valley | 02 Jan 2023 | 00:38:24 | |
In Episode 329 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with two leaders behind the "Stop Lava Ridge" movement, Diana Nielsen and Dean Dimond, to discuss the significance of the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project in Southern Idaho. This proposed project is endorsed by the Biden administration as part of their goal to generate 25 gigawatts of onshore wind energy by 2025. This interview ties with today's release of Conservation Nation Episode 12 on the very subject. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Conservation Nation Episode 12: Lava Ridge Stop Lava Ridge and Facebook Group | |||
| EP 328: District of Conservation's Amazing 2022 & Upcoming Show Guests | 31 Dec 2022 | 00:04:51 | |
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! | |||
| EP 327: COP15 Biodiversity Targets & 'America the Beautiful' Pass Review | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:23:22 | |
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 COP15: historic global deal for nature and people WSJ: Companies Face Prospect of New Biodiversity Rules From U.N.’s COP15 Summit IWF - COP15 Agreement: Redistribute Billions From Rich To Poor Nations To Achieve 30-By-30 Gabby's Review: America the Beautiful Pass Buy an 'America the Beautiful' Pass Change.org Petition: Public lands for the people, not the privileged Perspectives: The timed entry system should be scrapped Opinion: Overcrowded US National Parks Need a Reservation System Substack: Why Is Booz Allen Renting Us Back Our Own National Parks? | |||
| EP 326: Solar Energy Shortcomings with John Murawski | 19 Dec 2022 | 00:41:58 | |
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 from environmentalists over the methods - including deforestation- that need to be employed to achieve net-zero goals to get solar energy powering more than 2.8% of U.S. electricity generation. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Real Clear: Solar's Lofty Ambitions Are Consuming Ever-Larger Expanses of Land Down Below Contact John here and follow him on Twitter | |||
| EP 325: 2023 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Preview with Beau Beasley | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:40:34 | |
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 Doswell, VA. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Follow Beau online and on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Healing Waters: Veteran’s Journey of Recovery in Their Own Words Read His Reporting on Riparian Access Issues Get Your Ticket to the 2023 VA Fly Fishing & Wine Festival | |||
| EP 450: Nightmare in Nantucket - Vineyard Wind Disaster | 19 Jul 2024 | 00:31:57 | |
In Episode 450 of District of Conservation, Gabriella unpacks the fall-out and attempted cover up of the Vineyard Wind 1 turbine disaster unfolding in Nantucket, MA. She taps Bonnie Brady and Meghan Lapp, two commercial fishing industry activists and Big Wind opponents, to deconstruct what's happening and why ocean industrialization is harmful to conservation efforts. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Texas Public Policy Foundation brings fishermen’s lawsuit against Vineyard Wind Meghan Lapp on Local News Talking Nantucket Wind Part One: Women Fighting for Freedom for the Coast and Fisheries Part Two: Women Fighting for Freedom for the Coast and Fisheries July 19 Update - Vineyard Wind Turbine Blade Crisis Why Did Vineyard Wind Wait Two Days To Alert The Town About Its Damaged Turbine? | |||
| EP 324: Defensive Gun Use with Heritage Foundation's Amy Swearer | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:34:10 | |
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 Foundation Defensive Gun Use Tracker and Twitter Account Harvard University Gun Study 2007 (Now Deleted) Red Flag Law Failure with CO Springs Shooter Heritage: What Economists Can’t Tell You About the Costs of Gun Violence 2021 National Firearms Survey by Georgetown Professor William English Guns Kill People, and Tyrants With Gun Monopolies Kill the Most by Dave Kopel John Lott: Corrections to the FBI’s Reports on Active Shooting Incidents | |||
| EP 323: Hunter Recruitment Project with Jamey Shirah | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:30:45 | |
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 new people, retention of new and existing hunters, and reactivation of those who have hunted in the past. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Connect on Facebook and Instagram | |||
| EP 322: Biden Policies Endanger Maine Lobster Industry | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:17:36 | |
In Episode 322 of District of Conservation, Gabriella digs deeper into the attacks on the Maine lobster industry and how the Biden administration is regulating it. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Rep. Jared Golden Tweet on State Dinner with Lobsters February 2021 Maine Delegation Letter Against BiOp Conservation Framework on Lobsters Maine DNR Opposition to 98% Lobster Reduction Rate May 2021 BiOp Conservation Framework on Lobster September 2021 NMFS Rule on Lobster with 98% Reduction Goal Maine Lobstermen's Association v. National Marine Fisheries Service, et al MLA files opening brief with U.S. Court of Appeals Bloomberg: Endangered Whales at Risk From Offshore Wind, US Scientist Warns | |||