In Episode 208 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 4 of the program. She discusses how conservatives actually do love conservation and why this show will continue to debunk preservationist environmentalist lies, American Wildlife Conservation Partners' stern letter to USFWS slamming CBD/NRDC petitions, and Yellowstone S4 Trailer/premiere details. Show Notes Conservation IS conservation Townhall Column | AWCP Letter | Delta Waterfowl Yellowstone Season 4 Trailer...
Sep 06, 2021•18 min•Season 4Ep. 208
In Episode 207 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Brandon McDow of Bar MC Media and is joined by his business/life partner, Meagan McElya, to give listeners an update about their work and exciting projects coming up. Connect with Brandon and Meagan on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube ....
Aug 31, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 207
In Episode 206 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with San Antonio Zoo's CEO Tim Morrow. Tim began his tenure as CEO in 2014. Before his current role, he spent almost 20 years at SeaWorld Park and Entertainment. Prior to that, he oversaw Fiesta Texas as part of the management team. They discuss Tim's background, the zoo's history, how zoos play a role in global conservation efforts, misconceptions about zoos today, and much more. Here's more about the zoo: San Antonio Zoo®, operated b...
Aug 30, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 206
In Episode 205 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Madison Hughes — the videographer who films her "Conservation Nation" video series. Learn about her work, her eye for underreported/unique stories, taking an interest in outdoor storytelling, our 2021 adventures, and much more. Connect with Madison on Instagram and YouTube . Book a project with her here ....
Aug 23, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 205
In Episode 204 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is rejoined by Bruce and Brian from Sportsmen's Alliance to discuss two petitions circulating - one to the CDC, the other to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) - that would fundamentally alter hunting, especially interstate transport of game meat and taxidermy, if enacted. Unsurprisingly, they originate from the Center for Biological Diversity and Natural Resources Defense Council. The guys discuss the implications of these two petitions ...
Aug 17, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 204
In Episode 203 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Bill Imbergamo from Federal Forest Resource Coalition . Bill serves as their Executive Director. Here's more about the organization : The Federal Forest Resource Coalition (FFRC) is a unique national coalition of small and large companies and regional trade associations whose members harvest and manufacture wood products, paper, and renewable energy from federal timber resources. With members in more than two dozen states, the Coa...
Aug 16, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 203
In Episode 202 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the 2022 Virginia elk hunting season and how to apply for the special elk hunt license when it is available next February. SHOW Notes VA DWR Announcement A glimpse into the 2022 elk hunt lottery Elk Tag Became Law in March 2020 2019-2028 Elk Management Plan My elk report in The Virginia Sportsman 7-Day Hunting Season...
Aug 09, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 202
In Episode 201 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Cody McLaughlin to the program. Cody moved to Alaska from New Jersey back in January and gives listeners an update, salmon fishing report, and Stormy update. Plus, Gabby and Cody discuss Alaska hunting closures, New Jersey killing the fall 2021 black bear hunting season, bizarre UC-Davis study on fisheries, and new California law that would lead to bacon disappearing from the Golden State. Connect with Cody on Instagram and Twit...
Aug 03, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 201
In Episode 200 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains how you can get involved in the fifth annual National Shooting Sports Month, why Americans should cheer on USA Shooting winning Olympic medals in Tokyo, and the need for good reporters like Washington Free Beacon's Matthew Foldi and The Reload's Stephen Gutowski. SHOW NOTES: National Shooting Sports Month | Let's Go Shooting | NSSF Team USA Shooting at Tokyo Olympics Proterra Not Happy with Foldi's Reporting | EP 199 With Foldi The R...
Aug 02, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 200
In Episode 199 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Washington Free Beacon reporter Matthew Foldi to talk about the Proterra scandal befalling the new Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. Matthew discusses what led him to covering this story, how it compares to Solyndra from the Obama years, why establishment environmental reporters only offer glowing coverage of the Biden administration, and much more. SHOW NOTES Bookmark Foldi's articles . Biden to Showcase Business Tied to Energ...
Jul 27, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 199
In Episode 198 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Pennsylvania and what she learned in oil and gas country; she explains her take on the NCPA employee who accosted Tucker Carlson at a Montana fly shop ; the effort to award Atlantic salmon more Endangered Species protections; and what to expect in tomorrow's interview with Washington Free Beacon reporter Matthew Fold i. SHOW NOTES Learn more about CFACT . Bookmark "Conservation Nation" on CFACT's YouTube Channel. Subscribe ...
Jul 26, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 198
In Episode 197 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Minnesota Hunter's Keng Yang to the podcast. Minnesota Hunter is your centralized place to learn about Pheasant, Duck or Turkey hunting. Learning from these hunts will be the stepping stone into any other type of hunting you wish to do in the future. Keng's goal is to help you have a successful hunt on public land. Learn about Minnesota Hunter here and connect with Keng on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube ....
Jul 20, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 197
In Episode 196 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Natalie Strong of Elegant and Armed , a lifestyle blog for the stylish, safety-conscious woman. With a focus on how to conceal carry without compromising style, this blog serves as a resource for women who want to incorporate safety into their lives. It’s not only possible, but simple and empowering! Learn about Natalie here and connect with her on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube ....
Jul 19, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 196
In Episode 195 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively sits down with Hirschfeld v. ATF co-plaintiff Tanner Hirschfeld and his lawyer, Elliott Harding, to discuss their victory at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday. They discuss the impetus behind the lawsuit, next steps, possible Supreme Court considerations, and legal precedent to not bar young people from owning and purchasing handguns....
Jul 14, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 195
In Episode 194 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on four important news updates: growing bipartisan calls for BLM Director Nominee Tracy Stone-Manning to withdraw her nomination, Biden's intent to undo Trump-era WOTUS rules reforms, two Western Governors excluded from Biden's meeting about wildfire preparedness, and coal's surprising comeback post-pandemic. SHOW NOTES BLM Director Nominee: Dallas Safari Club , Senators Barrasso , Sullivan , and Obama BLM Director call for ...
Jul 13, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 194
In Episode 193 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mark Oliva to the podcast. Mark serves as the Director of Public Affairs at the National Shooting Sports Foundation. They discuss NSSF's media blitz against ATF Director nominee David Chipman, their lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo calling guns a public nuisance, new San Jose ordinances taxing gun rights, the status of suppressor legislation, how guns and ammo fund conservation, National Shooting Sports Month, the return of...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 193
In Episode 192 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her new friend Matt Garske to the program. Matt took Gabriella peacock bass fishing during her recent trip to Florida. He works for a Florida water district and is an avid outdoorsman. They discuss how Matt got interested in the outdoors, him being a first-generation gladesman, what it's like raising gators, chasing after the elusive SoFla peacock bass, if it's acceptable to eat freshwater grouper (aka largemouth bass), the existence...
Jul 07, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 192
In Episode of 191 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by her friend and longtime industry insider Trent Marsh. They discuss the recent POMA conference, trail cameras, some trending topics, and how to get the next generation hooked on the outdoors. Trent Marsh has been in marketing in the shooting sports industry for over a decade, as a marketing manager, writer, social media professional, and consultant he was worked with numerous brands in the industry across several brand categori...
Jul 06, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 191
In Episode 190 of District of Conservation, Gabriella covers some headlines and interesting stories. She touches upon the growing opposition to ATF Director nominee David Chipman, Politifact giving President Biden's recent 2A comments a false rating, and a recent roseate spoonbill sighting at Huntley Meadows in Alexandria, VA. SHOW NOTES: American Wildlife Conservation Partners Letter Opposing Chipman | Outdoor Life Article Politifact Labels Biden's 2A Comments False Roseate Spoonbill Photos in ...
Jun 28, 2021•16 min•Season 3Ep. 190
In Episode 189 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes the long-form conversations she had with three Florida conservation stakeholders: Marshall Jones of Mack's Fish Camp, conservationist Mike Elfenbein, and Aguaculture creator Nick Szabo. They are also featured in Conservation Nation Episode 5 today, hosted by CFACT. Watch CN EP 5 on YouTube. Learn more about AguaCulture. Catch up on EP 164 , Part I & Part II ....
Jun 24, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 189
In Episode 188 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her time at POMA Business Conference and celebrates the end of the Brood X cicada hatch. Also, she touches on headlines you may have missed: Federal judge blocks Biden's ban on leases for drilling on public lands (NBC News) | January 20th, 2021 Executive Order Bird law complicates Biden's offshore wind push (E&E News) | Virginia wind turbine scandal...
Jun 22, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 188
In Episode 187 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gets an update from Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-AR) - the current House Natural Resources Committee ranking member. He phoned in from the Bassmaster Classic in Houston, TX last Friday to discuss what he's been up to, House Democrats rejecting his amendment to the INVEST in America Act , his concerns about 3030, the importance of distinguishing between conservation & preservation, bills making their way through committee right now, and ...
Jun 17, 2021•19 min•Season 3Ep. 187
In Episode 186 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Tyler Freel of the Tundra Talk Podcast. Freel is also a contributing writer to Outdoor Life. Tyler and Gabriella discuss the uniqueness of Alaska, how it's managed, why Washington and some public land hunters don't understand their way of life, balanced use, misconceptions about ANWR exploration/Section 1002, Permanent Fund, Temporary Wildlife Special Action Request WSA21-01 that will close millions of acres to hunting moose and ca...
Jun 15, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 186
In Episode 185 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Tom Werkman—a Grand Rapids, MI-based fishing guide who owns and operates Werkman Outfitters . Here's more about his charter business: In 2016, Tom started Werkman Outfitters with two goals in mind: The first goal was to weave a common thread through his and his son Max’s life. He believed that together they could push each other to become better fisherman, better guides and better business owners. The second goal was to help peopl...
Jun 14, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 185
In Episode 184 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses California Judge Roger T. Benitez's ruling the state's assault weapons ban is unconstitutional and Alaska Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang's op-ed in defense of Alaska hunting rights on federal public lands. SHOW NOTES Firearms Policy Coalition The Reload's Coverage of Benitez's Opinion...
Jun 08, 2021•17 min•Season 3Ep. 184
In Episode 183 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively teases a clip of her forthcoming interview with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dropping Friday. Secretary Pompeo discusses this viral tweet of his about climate change, thoughts on the Biden's administration's War on Energy, what sustainable clean energy options are, true conservation, firearms, the nomination of David Chipman for ATF Director, and public safety. Pompeo served as the 70th Secretary of State from April 2018 ...
Jun 07, 2021•13 min•Season 3Ep. 183
In Episode 182 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the return of Great Outdoors Month , upcoming National Fishing and Boating Week , last call for POMA Business Conference , and YOUR reviews.
Jun 02, 2021•14 min•Season 3Ep. 182
In Episode 181 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by special guest Gabby Franco — Olympic & competitive shooter, mom, wife, proud American, and escapee of Hugo Chavez's Venezuela. Gabby recounts her start in competitive shooting, competing in the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games, participating in Top Shot Season 4, fleeing socialism, how she came to appreciate the Second Amendment, and how to be an effective gun rights advocate. Learn more about Gabby here and connect with her ...
Jun 01, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 181
In Episode 180 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some recent headlines on firearms and guns. She discusses Senator Cynthia Lummis' SAME Act , USCCA's new PAC , and Texas being on the cusp of passing constitutional carry thanks to a deal reached by its state legislature....
May 25, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 180
In Episode 179 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her frustration with the obsessive Brood X cicada fanfare , cicada tacos , and provides a sampling of the insects chirping. Plus, she discusses Texas House Bill 2213 and how exotic game meat, particularly axis and fallow deer, could soon be donated to food banks in the Lone Star State....
May 24, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 179
