EP 298: Welcome to Season 5 of District of Conservation
In Episode 298 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman outlines what to expect on Season 5 of the podcast. She teases upcoming guests and expectations for the coming year. Tune in!

In Episode 298 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman outlines what to expect on Season 5 of the podcast. She teases upcoming guests and expectations for the coming year. Tune in!
In Episode 297 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the continual attacks on Pittman-Robertson Act funds --most recently, with the RETURN Act. Since the bill was introduced, preservationists have jumped in and called for the decoupling by firearms and ammunition excise taxes from the law. Most recently, the New York Times. Radical preservationists like Center for Biological Diversity are also petitioning the Department of Interior to strip the states of Idaho and Montana from P.R. fu...
In Episode 296 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aoibheann Cline to the program. She previously worked for Congressional Sportsmen Foundation but now works for NRA-ILA. SHOW NOTES OR IP 17 and Text Oregon Measure 114, Changes to Firearm Ownership and Purchase Requirements Initiative (2022) Follow Aoibheann on Instagram and Twitter ....
In Episode 295 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her expanded interviews with Arizona conservationists Jim Unmacht and Kurt Davis. Jim represents Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation, while Kurt is a long-serving Arizona Game and Fish Department Commissioner. SHOW NOTES Watch EP 10 of Conservation Nation here. Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation Learn about the Arizona Game and Fish Commission....
In Episode 294 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen—a first-term lawmaker representing Arizona House of Representatives Legislative District 1. Nguyen was born in communist Vietnam and fled to the U.S. with his family. He was dubbed NSSF's 2021 Arizona State Lawmaker of the Year and also serves as president of the Arizona State Rifle and Pistol Association. When not working in the state legislature, he spends his time fly fishing for tro...
In Episode 293 of District of Conservation, Gabriella teases her upcoming interview with Missouri State Senator Holly Rehder—author of the new memoir, CINDER GIRL. In this clip, Holly discusses winning the Conservation Federation of Missouri's Conservation Legislator of the Year (Senate) award in 2021, addressing feral hogs, and why having an inaugural black bear hunting season is important for the Show-Me State. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Learn more about Senator Rehder and connect with her on Faceboo...
In Episode 292 of District of Conservation, Gabriella shares with listeners she submitted comments opposing the USFWS's proposed lead ban on public lands and how hunting groups are challenging California's horrible new law, AB 2571, that bans gun marketing. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Federal Register: 2022-2023 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations Gabby's Comment RealClearPolicy: Lead Ban Would Undermine True Conservation, Outdoor Access CA AB 2571 The Reload: California Youth Shootin...
In Episode 291 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how to participate in Shooting Sports Month and dives deep into some problems with the newly-approved Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project slated to operate by 2027. SHOW NOTES National Shoot Sports Month: NSSF Governor Youngkin's Shooting Sports Month Proclamation SCC Approves Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Virginia Clean Economy Act Dominion Energy: Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind DOE: Wind Energy Impact Virginia Mercury:...
In Episode 290 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Fox News Contributor and Townhall.com News Editor, Katie Pavlich. Katie joins the podcast today to discuss "Luxury Hunting Lodges of America," how Joe Manchin's support for the Inflation Reduction Act to get the Mountain Valley Pipeline is problematic, Biden's War on Energy, the flawed Republican-led RETURN Act, gun rights, and much more. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Watch Luxury Hunting Lodges of America on Fox Nation Follow Katie's wor...
In Episode 289 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some news items you may have missed: 7 House Republicans (so far) abandoning support for the RETURN Act, chef Gordon Ramsay harassed by vegans for lamb video, if wolf reintroduction and attacks correlate to "far-right" (conservative) policies. Plus: a (return) guest announcement. Tune in! SHOW NOTES EP 285 on The RETURN Act GOP Cosponsors Who've Renounced RETURN Act Support NBC News: Some TikTokers revolted by Gordon Ramsay video ap...
In Episode 288 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Curt McAllister from Toyota Motor North America. Curt serves as the Midwest Public Relations Manager. They discuss Curt's foray into the outdoor industry, how Toyota gets involved in conservation and outdoor media. Plus, how Toyota's practical electrification plans differ from their competition and latest trucks on the market. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Follow Curt on Instagram and Twitter . Follow Toyota Motor Corp. on Facebook , Instagr...
In Episode 287 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jenn Callahan—the new Director of Business Development and Marketing at Professional Outdoor Media Association. Tune in!
In Episode 286 of District of Conservation, Gabriella introduces listeners to the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. SCWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and perpetuating South Carolina's wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation. Gabriella sits down with SCWA Founder/CEO David Wielicki and Communications Director Maria Hackney. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Learn about SCWA and connect with them on Facebook and Instagram ....
In Episode 285 of District of Conservation, Gabriella addresses two news items: the problems with The RETURN Act and Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) loosening restrictions on concealed carry permit applications in wake of NYSRPA vs Bruen. SHOW NOTES Rep. Clyde Introduces Legislation to Eliminate the Excise Tax on Firearms and Ammunition The RETURN Act Text How Excise Taxes Don't Infringe on Second Amendment Rights Pittman-Robertson: The Good Excise Tax Letter: Conservation Groups Praising PR Funds N...
In Episode 284 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gets reaction from Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA Chief-of-Staff and current IWF Senior Policy Analyst, on the West Virginia v. EPA decision. SCOTUS ruled 6-3 that the EPA overstepped its authority in 2015 when limiting greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants a la the Clean Power Plan. Tune in! SHOW NOTES West Virginia v. EPA Decision WSJ: How WV v. EPA Curbs Executive Branch Overreach On the Chevron Rule Follow Mandy Gunasekara's IWF Page a...
In Episode 283 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down three news stories: the NYSRPA vs Bruen decision, Biden signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, and why even the Biden administration and preservationist environmental groups are skeptical about abortion clinics on federal public lands in red states. SHOW NOTES NYSRPA vs Bruen Decision The Reload: Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun-Carry Law FPC: NYSRPA v. Bruen Decision FAQ / 'Splainer The Reload: Biden Signs ...
In Episode 282 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a positive update on Happy the Asian elephant's situation and the Department of Interior revoking a Trump-era secretarial order offering transparency on "sue and settle" lawsuits. SHOW NOTES NSSF: NY Court Rules Happy the Elephant Isn't Human EP 278: Should Happy the Elephant Have Human Rights? (ft. Theresa McMahan of Protect the Harvest) Townhall: Biden Administration Shouldn’t Negotiate Away Public Lands Access for Hunters and Ang...
In Episode 281 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Kalispell, MT for Professional Outdoor Media Association's annual Business Conference and how listeners can chip in to help Montana flooding relief efforts. SHOW NOTES Join Professional Outdoor Media Association CNBC: ‘Yellowstone’ boom pits lifetime Montana residents against wealthy newcomers Montana Free Press: Montana’s fastest-growing city last year? It wasn’t Bozeman. Montana Nonprofits Supporting Flood Relief Efforts...
In Episode 280 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her conversation withJoe Fitzsimons, San Pedro Ranch co-owner and 2021 Texas Leopold Conservation Award winner. Originally recorded in August 2021. The episode coincides with her newly-published Conservation Nation report from Texas. Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons is a natural resources, oil and gas and water law attorney and third-generation South Texas rancher. Mr. Fitzsimons is a graduate of Deerfield Academy, Lewis & Clark College, ...
In Episode 279 of District of Conservation, Gabriella teases her 9th Conservation Nation episode on Texas out Thursday and discusses three news stories. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Subscribe to CFACT's YouTube Channel for new Conservation Nation episodes FACT SHEET: President Biden Takes Bold Executive Action to Spur Domestic Clean Energy Manufacturing RealClearPolicy: Lead Ban Would Undermine True Conservation, Outdoor Access LA Times: The end of Korean BBQ in L.A.? What the gas stove ban means for you...
In Episode 278 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks with Theresa McMahan. Theresa is the Program Manager for Protect The Harvest and Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and has been with the company since 2013. Gabriella and Theresa discuss the Nonhuman Rights Project suing the Bronx Zoo claiming they are depriving Happy the Elephant is being wrongfully detained by the zoo and deserves human rights. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Protect the Harvest Habeas Corpus N.Y. Judges Irritated, Skeptical of Anti-Hunti...
In Episode 277 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Sarah Montalbano. Sarah is the Research Associate at Alaska Policy Forum and the Northwest Regional Leader for Young Voices. She is pursuing her B.S. in computer science with minors in economics and data science from Montana State University. Her work has appeared in the Anchorage Daily News, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Examiner, among many publications. SHOW NOTES Sarah's Biography at Alaska Policy Forum RCE: B...
In Episode 276 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has three updates for listeners: an update on the inaugural Virginia elk hunt, President Biden's misinformation on firearms and ammunition, and Canada going ahead with restricting handguns.
In Episode 275 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three things: her forthcoming review of 'Fossil Future' by Alex Epstein, USFS suspending its prescribed burn program, and news of Chesapeake blue crab population hitting a 33-year-low. SHOW NOTES Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas--Not Less Hardcover – May 24, 2022 INTERVIEW: Alex Epstein Explains Why Fossil Fuels Are Needed for Human Flourishing EP 233: Alex Epstein on Why Fossil Fu...
In Episode 274 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Virginia houndsman Andrew Pullen about Virginia's right-to-retrieve law and the newly-filed lawsuit against Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources by Pacific Legal Foundation on the grounds of property rights violations. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Richmond Times-Dispatch: Private property owners sue over Virginia's hunting dog law Virginia property owners sue over state’s law that allows hunters to violate private property rights when ...
In Episode 273 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some headlines that may have slipped under your radar: Elon Musk slamming ESG, 21 GOP Senators writing a letter to the White House CEQ urging NEPA review of 30-by-30 initiative, and a preview of our interview with dog hunter Andrew Pullen about the new lawsuit against Virginia's right-to-retrieve law. Elon Musk Tweet on ESG The (Re)Balancing Act of the S&P 500 ESG Index IWF: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Comes Out Against ESG Letter Deman...
In Episode 272, Gabriella Hoffman previews her upcoming "Conservation Nation" episodes from out West and the latest Biden administration push to ban lead tackle and bullets used for fishing and hunting on National Wildlife Refuges. 20 + GOP Senators Issue Letter to USFWS Director to Not Settle with CBD on Lead Bans Lankford, Daines, Colleagues Stand Up for Sportsmen & Urge Biden Admin Against Banning Lead Ammo on Public Lands S.4157 - LEAD Act of 2022 Congressional Sportsmen Foundation: Lead...
In Episode 271, Gabriella speaks with regular guests Stephen Gutowski and Mark Oliva for the latest in firearms news and legislation. Here's what's discussed in today's episode: If firearms content will be welcomed on social media, including Twitter, more America's gun owners becoming more diverse Constitutional carry movement Drama at the ATF NYSRPA v Bruen at the Supreme Court And much more
In Episode 270 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her new interview with Eric Schmitt, Missouri's 46th Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate. In this exclusive preview, listeners will hear Schmitt discuss his views on the Second Amendment, conservation, and energy policy. A write-up will appear at Townhall.com on Friday midnight followed by a full video on YouTube. SHOW NOTES Meet Eric Schmitt Follow him on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube ....
In Episode 269 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reflects on the podcast's best performing month and briefs listeners about her new E15 column in RealClearPolicy, upcoming Conservation Nation episodes, and teases an interview tomorrow on the podcast. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Apple Podcasts RealClearPolicy: E15 is the Wrong Fuel to Drive America's Energy Plan Bookmark Conservation Nation Follow Gabriella's YouTube Channel...