In Episode 178 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Nephi Cole and David Willms from Your Mountain onto the podcast. They chat their origins, Arkansas Senate Bill ( SB) 298 , Montana House Bill 647 , the 30x30 report, Brood X cicada hatch, and tourist season in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Here's more about Your Mountain : Join David Willms, Mike McGrady, Nephi Cole, and entertaining guests each week as they use humor, storytelling, and more than 40 years of collective experienc...
May 18, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 178
In Episode 177 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Amy Robbins of Alexo Athletica. Alexo simply means to “defend and to help”. While big name athletic companies shy away from promoting one’s right to defend themself and have never built in the ability to do so, Alexo will never back down from supporting a woman’s right to choose how she defends herself while striving to bring the best in fashionable, functional active carrywear to the market. Alexo is broadening the definition of t...
May 17, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 177
In Episode 176 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Brandon McDow of Bar MC Media - a media company he co-founded with his girlfriend, Meagan McElya. Brandon is a fifth-generation Texan and avid outdoorsman. He grew up in Goliad in the heart of South Texas, where his life was built around the ranching and farming lifestyle. After earning a degree in Agricultural Engineering and Technology from Sam Houston State University, he searched for way to apply his knowledge and grow from tha...
May 11, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 176
In Episode 175 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three things: an update from POMA's Board of Directors election, a preview of her report from the Texas leg of the Long Shot Tour, and an interview with BPI Outdoors CEO Nate Treadaway.
May 10, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 175
In Episode 174 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Samuel Ayres - host of The Wild Initiative podcast. Sam chats with Gabriella about evolving from "Living Country in the City" to "The Wild Initiative"; growing up in coastal Orange County; how he got hooked on the outdoors; transitioning from the music industry to outdoor industry; balancing public lands vs. Second Amendment rights; his thoughts on current events, and much more. Learn more about The Wild Initiative here and follo...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 174
In Episode 173 of District of Conservation, Gabriella introduces her listeners to "Pursue the Wild" host Kristy Titus. In this episode, Kristy chronicles her journey in the outdoor industry, why digital TV programming is the future, legislation that concerns her, social media challenges for outdoor content creators, why the media must focus on good hunters, increased firearms purchases, and how to recruit and retain new hunters and gun owners. Connect with Kristy here and follow her on Facebook ...
May 04, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 173
In Episode 172 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Thomas MacAulay. Thomas currently serves as Executive Director of the Professional Outdoor Media Association . MacAulay has worked in the outdoor industry for over a decade. Before joining POMA, Thomas was the Marketing Manager at BPI Outdoors. BPI Outdoors is the parent company of CVA® muzzleloading and center-fire guns and accessories, POWERBELT® muzzleloading bullets and accessories, QUAKE® hunting & shooting accessories, D...
May 03, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 172
In Episode 171 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Governor Brian Kemp - the 83rd governor of the Peach State. While Georgia has been in the news recently, Governor Kemp came on to discuss the following subjects: why he's a sportsman, the importance of balanced use of natural resources, how he plans to combat the Biden administration's attacks on legal gun ownership, and much more. Connect with Kemp's office here and follow him on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube ....
Apr 27, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 171
In Episode 170 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Congresswoman Lisa McClain—a Republican from Michigan. Rep. McClain is serving her first term representing Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. She joins Gabriella to discuss her National Parks bill , President Biden's climate/energy agenda, and the value of farmers and ranchers. Connect with the congresswoman online on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter ....
Apr 26, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 170
In Episode 169 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back firearms reporter Stephen Gutowski. Earlier this week, Stephen announced he left Washington Free Beacon to launch his new project, The Reload , where he'll offer sober and objective firearms news and analysis. Follow Stephen on Instagram and Twitter . Give his website a follow on Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube ....
Apr 23, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 169
In Episode 168 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT). Daines recently won a second term to the U.S. Senate and is fifth-generation Montanan. He's a lifelong sportsman and grew up in Bozeman, Montana In the U.S. Senate, Daines is working on issues of critical importance to growing good-paying Montana jobs, developing our state’s energy resources, managing and protecting our public lands and supporting the needs of Montana’s veterans and tribes. He ser...
Apr 21, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 168
In Episode 167 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Shoshana Weissmann. When not focusing on occupational licensing reform or working for a public policy think thank, Shoshana hikes and traverses National Parks. Shoshana chats how Acadia National Park inspired her love of the outdoors, the best altitude sickness remedies, her close encounter with a grizzly bear in Montana, why it's wrong to politicize National Parks and bad to restrict public lands access, her involvement with The C...
Apr 19, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 167
In Episode 166 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Lone Star Outdoor Show host Cable Smith. Gabriella first appeared on Cable's show a few months ago . Gabriella and Cable discuss what's trending in conservation, hunting, firearms, ATF appointments, National Parks, and more. Show Notes: ATF Director Nominee David Chipman - Washington Free Beacon Biden's Interior Using Pandemic Rules to Limit National Park Attendance - NY Post Rep. McClain's Bill to Prevent National Park Closures ...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 166
In Episode 165 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cast and Blast Florida podcast co-host and waterfowl/fishing guide, Travis Thompson. They chat "Keepers of the Everglades," what's happening in Piney Point, a recent conservation success, why Florida isn't simply a punchline, and why transplants should rest their bones in the Sunshine State. Subscribe to Cast&Blast Podcast . Follow them on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Connect with Travis online: Facebook , Instagram ...
Apr 12, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 165
In Episode 164 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her upcoming Conservation Nation video on Aguaculture featuring Marshall Jones of Mack's Fish Camp, conservationist Mike Elfenbein, and AguaCulture creator Nick Szabo. Catch up on Part I & Part II ....
Apr 08, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 164
In Episode 163 of District of Conservation, Gabriella presents listeners with Part II of this week's "Keepers of the Everglades" series. This episode features Betty Osceola and Nyla Pipes. Betty operates Buffalo Tiger Airboats and is a member of the Miccosukee Tribe, while Nyla runs One Florida Foundation .
Apr 06, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 163
In Episode 162, Gabriella highlights conversations she had with Florida ranchers Brad Phares and Matt Pearce on how they work to sustain the Greater Everglades ecosystem and conservation while running their operations. Watch Conservation Nation Episode 4: How Cows Keep Florida Green Learn more about Brad Phares' projects: Between the Beaches Podcast & Cowhunters Unlimited Learn more about Matt Pearce's work: Pearce Cattle Company...
Apr 05, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 162
In Episode 161 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is re-joined by newly-minted Alaskan and sportsman Cody McLaughlin. They chat him adjusting to the Last Frontier, living down the road from a great Arctic char fishery, MeatEater piece vs hunter recruitment, exploring the problems with solar and offshore wind, and he gives listeners an update about his adventure into dog fostering a cute but wily pup named Stormy.
Apr 01, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 161
In Episode 160 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Gerry Bethge — Outdoor Life Deputy Editor and one of the four co-authors of this rebuttal to the Meat Eater piece called " The Case Against Hunter Recruitment ." Gabriella and Gerry unpack the debate over hunter recruitment efforts, the merits of R3 (recruitment, retention, reactivation) and much more in this episode. Tune in!...
Mar 31, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 160
In Episode 159 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Jake Latendresse— owner of Latendresse Media Collective , Prairie Rock Outfitters , and the Town Pump Restaurant and Bar in Ft. Collins, CO. Follow LM Collective: Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , YouTube , Website Follow Jake: Facebook , Instagram + Outdoor Camera Man Follow Prairie Rock Outfitters: Facebook , Instagram , Website Follow Town Pump: Facebook...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 159
In Episode 158 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by past guest of the podcast, Robbie Kroger. Robbie is behind the upstart project-turned-nonprofit Blood Origins . Check out their Supporter Program and their new Wyoming Hunters for the Hungry campaign . Follow Blood Origins on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube ....
Mar 24, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 158
In Episode 157 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how listeners can attend an upcoming POMA Insights Session she's hosting and previews upcoming guests for the week.
Mar 23, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 157
In Episode 156 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three things: a preview of her Florida-themed episodes in episodes that'll be called "Keepers of the Everglades"; how to hold newly-minted Interior Secretary Deb Haaland accountable for conservation; and how Colorado Governor Jared Polis ' "Meat Out Day" fizzled and got scorched by ranchers....
Mar 22, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 156
In Episode 155 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Ian Shive—host of the new Discovery Plus program "The Last Unknown." SHOW NOTES Watch "The Last Unknown" on Discovery + Learn More About Ian Follow Ian's Work: Website , Facebook , Instagram , Twitter...
Mar 18, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 155
In Episode 154 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains why she’s reading the DC Swamp for another this week and previews today’s expected Senate confirmation vote to confirm Deb Haaland, President Biden’s pick to run Department of Interior.
Mar 15, 2021•3 min•Season 3Ep. 154
In Episode 153 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses several important topics: the $1.1B generated from excise taxes for conservation funding, her nomination to serve on POMA's Board of Directors, why listened should bookmark Break Out with Bad Ash Outdoors, and the return of her original CFACT series "Conservation Nation."...
Mar 08, 2021•9 min•Season 3Ep. 153
In Episode 152 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by Brad Smith from Walton Rods. They recap their trip to Pennsylvania's Steelhead Alley fishing an Outdoor Access property with guide Randy, new products from Walton Rods & Range Reels, and other subjects. "With Walton Fly Fishing Rods you will find no snappy slogans, no sales gimmicks, and no middlemen. What you will get instead are quality fly fishing rods, built in the USA, backed, with a lifetime warranty, created out of t...
Mar 03, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 152
In Episode 151 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three important conservation/energy stories: Rep. Deb Haaland's Interior Secretary confirmation hearing last week, H.R. 803 passing in the House of Representatives, and the brewing war between condor advocates and Big Wind. SHOW NOTES Haaland Hearing Overview + Manchin Pledges to Confirm Haaland HR 803 | Vote Tally | Natural Resources GOP Dissent | Outdoor Life Article | Wilderness Society FAQ Shellenberger Tweets | LA Times Article...
Mar 01, 2021•18 min•Season 3Ep. 151
In Episode 150 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. Blackburn is the senior senator from Tennessee and a Republican. She was first elected to the U.S. Senate in November 2018. Before that, she served in the House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019 and Tennessee State Senate before that. Learn more about her background here . Follow Senator Blackburn on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube....
Feb 23, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 150
In Episode 149 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Chasten Whitfield. Chasten runs the charity, Chastenation, and is an up-and-coming tournament angler. Chastenation was founded in 2015. Chasten is a 21-year-old angler who proves “it’s more than just fishing.” Her mission is to help kids of all ages, especially girls, become comfortable anglers while teaching positive life skills, thoughtfulness, doing what's right for the right reasons, and choosing to stay active outdoors. It’s not...
Feb 22, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 149
