District of Conservation

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 Smit...

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 CONGRESSMAN VAN DREW DEMANDS ALL OFFSHORE WIND ACTIVITY END IMMEDIATELY U...

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 i...

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...

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...

In Episode 332 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews her friend and Columbia Sportswear fishing athlete Cindy Nguyen. Tune in to learn Cindy's story and foray into the Great Outdoors.  SHOW NOTES Cindy's Columbia Profile Cindy's Website Connect with Cindy on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter , and YouTube

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 Discuss...

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 Picture...

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 tie...

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!

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...

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 achi...

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 . Check Out Bea...

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 Follow Amy on Twitter Harvard University Gun S...

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 pas...

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 Conservatio...

In Episode 321 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Travis Thompson to the program. Travis is a Florida waterfowl hunting guide, conservationist, and co-host of the Cast and Blast Florida podcast. Gabriella and Travis explore the recent Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation-hosted NASC Summit in Bozeman MT, what's on the pipeline for conservation policy in 2023 and beyond, plus the...

In Episode 320 of District of Conservation, Gabriella shares which nonprofits in energy and conservation listeners ought to support. Tune in to find out more! SHOW NOTES CFACT Safari Club International Sportsmen's Alliance RMEF Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation HOWL for Wildlife Blood Origins Hunter Recruitment Project

In Episode 319 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the latest meat happenings—from the collapse of fake meat companies to studies debunking dangers of red meat to FDA green lighting lab-grown meat to Whole Foods ditching lobster due to demands of radical environmentalists. Tune in to learn more.  SHOW NOTES NY Post: Beyond Meat factory riddled with mold, other dirty co...

In Episode 318 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her friend and ALEC's Energy, Environment and Agriculture Director, Joe Trotter, to the program. Joe shares his background, how he got involved in the Great Outdoors, his most recent Energy Affordability Report, and anti-conservation propositions. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Meet Joe Trotter Learn more about ALEC here and follow...

In Episode 317 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews what House of Representatives leadership under Republicans will look like in the 118th Congress next year. She focuses on the Natural Resources, Western Caucus, Energy & Commerce, and Agriculture committees. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES House Natural Resources Committee - Rep. Bruce Westerman Western Caucus - Rep. Dan Newhouse...

In Episode 316 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brian Lynn from Sportsmen's Alliance to discuss how hunting is now political. Plus, how preservationist groups like Wildlife for All and Washington Wildlife First are attempting to reimagine wildlife agencies, Governor Murphy's stunning reversal of New Jersey's black bear hunt ban, and the importance of paying attention to state ele...

In Episode 315 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Mandy Gunasekara back on the podcast to breakdown President Biden's anti-fossil fuel statements, competitive races where energy is a top issue, and predictions for races tonight. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Follow Mandy's writings and connect with her on Twitter The Hill: White House says Biden’s coal comments have been ‘twisted’ after Manchin...

In Episode 314 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Daniel Batten. Daniel is an entrepreneur, CEO coach, ClimateTech VC, Bitcoin ESG analyst, author and former TV actor. His work on helping startups exit more frequently featured in Nature magazine and received recognition for “raising the NZ technology ecosystem at all levels.” He is author of "How to Change the World with One Pitch"...

In Episode 313 of District of Conservation, Gabriella shares with listeners her announcement: a "Conservation is Conservative" speech at Indiana University in Bloomington happening this Friday, November 4th, at 5pm ET.  Tune in to learn how to attend in-person or watch online. SHOW NOTES Poster for IU Speech Livestream Broadcast Link