District of Conservation

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 abou...

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 wi...

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!

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 ,...

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 .

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. 

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. 

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

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.

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." 

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 instea...

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 Res...

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...

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,...

In Episode 148 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses four important news stories you may have glossed over and reads some of your Apple Reviews.  SHOW NOTES Texas power outage caused by Arctic storm (Reuters) HB 2655 - Repeal of Virginia Clean Economy Act | VCEA Bill + Fact Sheet | EIA: Virginia State Profile (Updated recently, so I'll correct in next episode) | Times-Dispatch Repo...

In Episode 147 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debuts a teaser of her interview with freshman Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida's 19th Congressional District. In this exclusive clip, the congressman chats FL-19, water quality issues, and environmental stewardship.  Catch Gabriella's full-length interview with Congressman Donalds on YouTube Friday at 10am ET and at Townhall Friday mi...

In Episode 146 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Erik Milito. He serves as president of National Ocean Industries Association. He previously worked for American Petroleum Institute. NOIA "represents and advances a dynamic and growing offshore energy industry, providing solutions that support communities and protect our workers, the public and our environment." Their chief obje...

In Episode 145 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews a freshman member of Congress: Rep. Yvette Herrell of New Mexico.  Congresswoman Yvette Herrell (R-NM) represents New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District in the 117th Congress. Last fall, she beat an incumbent Democrat to flip the district back to the Republican column.   Born and raised in New Mexico, Yvette Herrell s...

In Episode 144 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the implications of Rep. Ted Lieu's (D-CA) House Resolution 405 which would "require the Secretary of the Interior to prohibit the use of lead ammunition on United States Fish and Wildlife Service lands, and for other purposes." Lieu is no friend to hunters. Prior to entering Congress in 2015, he received the full backing of the Human...

In Episode 143 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aoibheann Cline from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF). Aoibheann is their Western States Coordinator . They discussed the breaking news of CA SB 252 being withdrawn by Senator Wiener, 303x30 executive order, and how sportsmen and women should be cautiously optimistic.  SHOW NOTES SB 252 Withdrawn - Sac Bee Congressi...

In Episode 142 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Bruce and Brian from Sportsmen's Alliance back to the podcast. They discuss CA Senate Bill 252, mention about 2,000 bills have been filed this session, express whether or not sportsmen and women will be represented well under the Biden administration, and more. 

In Episode 141 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Lee DeLange, COO of the South Dakota-based GenPro Energy Solutions. GenPro first began as a "solar water pumping distribution company." Today, the company oversees a plethora of projects across the renewable energy space.  Lee and Gabriella revisited the Buffalo Roundup, his job at GenPro Energy Solutions, why his company isn't...

In Episode 140 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down President Biden's executive order restoring Bears Ears and Grand-Escalante Staircase to pre-2017 levels and discusses one Utah tribe fighting back against Biden's Interior Department for shutting down oil and gas leases on tribal lands in response to Secretarial Order 3395 banning new federal oil & gas leases for 60 days. ...

In Episode 139 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) about his reaction to President Joe Biden's executive orders relating to oil and gas leases and national monuments. Plus, his views on public lands; what questions he'll ask of Interior Secretary nominee Deb Haaland; if Senator Joe Manchin will vote with Republicans on energy and natural resources issues, and...

In Episode 138 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has an exclusive interview with former Interior Secretary David Bernhardt in his final interview.  Secretary Bernhardt served in his post from April 2019 until this past Wednesday. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Interior Secretary  under the Trump administration. Gabriella previously interviewed him in summer 2019 .  Don't mi...