District of Conservation

In Episode 462 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Anne Brande, a fourth-generation photographer and founder of Albany County Conservancy, to discuss Wyoming wind woes. Her organization is fighting upwards of 20+ onshore wind projects. Learn more about her efforts on the podcast today. SHOW NOTES Albany County Conservancy Learn more about Anne Ludwig Photography Cowboy State Dail...

In Episode 461 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her first dove hunt, teases her upcoming interview with LandTrust's Taylor Moyer, and discusses three important nuclear energy developments domestically and globally. SHOW NOTES My First Dove Financial Times: World’s biggest banks pledge support for nuclear power Reuters: Microsoft deal propels Three Mile Island restart, with key...

In Episode 460 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Andrew Sandstrom to discuss the state of Utah filing a lawsuit to return 18.5M Bureau of Land Management of what they deem "unappropriated" land back to the state. Tune in as they break down the lawsuit! SHOW NOTES Stand for Our Land Utah AP: Utah lawsuit seeks state control over vast areas of federal land David Willms L...

In Episode 459 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming fall hunting/fishing plans, her appointment to Virginia's Land Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees, and welcomes Commonwealth Foundation's André Béliveau onto the program for an important energy policy discussion and to discuss his organization's Energy Platform. SHOW NOTES ⁠Governor Glenn Youngkin Annou...

In Episode 458 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks of Season 7 of the podcast by recapping her Lithuanian vacation. Namely, outdoor pursuits. These include her fishing (mis)adventures and two good days of mushroom foraging success. And comparing and contrasting EU vs US environmental campaigns. Tune in the learn more! SHOW NOTES Lithuania Travel Website Recreational Fishing Neringa LTU Fo...

In Episode 457 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses bipartisan visions for opening of federal lands to affordable housing and the implications of such a policy. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Trump Video - Freedom Cities CNN: Trump proposes building 10 ‘freedom cities’ and flying cars ⁠POLITICO: Trump calls for contest to create futuristic ‘Freedom Cities’⁠ Lombardo urges Biden to ‘...

In Episode 456 of District of Conservation, Gabriella brings back Luke Hilgemann of IOTR to discuss Wildlife for All weighing in on Florida Yes on 2. Plus, IOTR's 2025 focus and partnership with the Cabela Family Foundation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Wildlife for All: Why Florida’s Right to Hunt Amendment is Unnecessary IOTR Florida Yes on 2

In Episode 455 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dives deeper into the Harris-Walz ticket and their track records on climate, energy, conservation, and more. Sportsmen and women have much to worry about this candidacy, sadly. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES EP 454: VP Candidate Tim Walz - Anti-2A, Pro-Net-Zero Let's Talk About That Viral Harris-Walz Camo Hat America must unburden itself...

In Episode 454 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down VP Harris' running mate MN Governor Tim Walz and his extreme record on conservation, gun rights, and climate. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Minnesota deer hunting group drops support of Gov. Tim Walz's 2023 opener over guns, wolves Gov. Tim Walz says he supports legislation to ban the recreational hunting of wolves Minne...

In Episode 453 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with R. Gettys Brannon - a former collegiate angler and current president/CEO of South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance. Tune in to learn about Gettys' story, advocacy, and the latest in boating and fishing politics regionally and federally. SHOW NOTES ICAST Vlog + DOC Episode SC Boating & Fishing Alliance Despite Being Targ...

In Episode 452 of District fo Conservation, Gabriella gives a snapshot into VP Kamala's energy and conservation record from AG to U.S. Senator to VP. Unfortunately, she'll put climate ahead of true conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Green New Deal - Kamala Harris Medium IRA Tie-breaking Vote WSJ: What Kamala Harris Believes WEX: Harris’s record on climate and energy: Green New...

In Episode 451 of District of Conservation, Gabriella posts a recap of interviews she conducted at ICAST 2024 in Orlando, Florida, last week. SHOW NOTES Gabriella's ICAST Vlog American Sportfishing Association ICAST Website

In Episode 450 of District of Conservation, Gabriella unpacks the fall-out and attempted cover up of the Vineyard Wind 1 turbine disaster unfolding in Nantucket, MA. She taps Bonnie Brady and Meghan Lapp, two commercial fishing industry activists and Big Wind opponents, to deconstruct what's happening and why ocean industrialization is harmful to conservation efforts. Tune in to learn more! SH...

In Episode 449 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back author and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Beau Beasley. Beau discusses his new book Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Beau Beasley's Website Healing Waters Book Project Healing Waters Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival

In Episode 448 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aaron Schmaus - outdoor entrepreneur, host of the Primitive Republic Podcast, and co-creator of the forthcoming Big Game Academy program. Formerly an extra on Yellowstone TV on Paramount, Aaron discusses the final upcoming episodes and if Kevin Costner's absence will take away from the series' ending. Plus, an overview int...

In Episode 467 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Luke Hilgemann from International Order of T. Roosevelt to discuss how Chevron Doctrine being overturned is actually a good thing for conservation and our sporting way of life. Plus, the latest of wolf reintroduction and Florida's Yes on 2 ballot measure. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Chevron Doctrine Ruling How the Suprem...

In Episode 446 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Baker Leavitt - CEO of Digital Mongoose. Baker also works with Black Rifle Coffee Company and the Hunter Recruitment Project. Baker joins the program to discuss why hunters and gun owners don't vote and how to drive them to the polls, especially with their rights and access on the line federally and in states. Tune in to learn mo...

In Episode 445 of District of Conservation, Gabriella catches up with Roy Hill - formerly of Brownells and now with Swanson Russell. Roy is a longtime firearms industry fixture and is active with Special Operations Wounded Warriors outside of his day job. Tune in to learn more about SOWW and Roy's involvement. SHOW NOTES Swanson Russell Connect with Roy Hill SOWW SOWW Retreats

In Episode 444 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a new CAHSS/Responsive Management study showing a slight decline of approval for hunting and shooting sports and why nuclear energy most be catalyzed. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Americans’ Attitudes Toward Hunting and Sport Shooting Report Identifies Decline America Needs to Supercharge Nuclear Energy ADVANCE ACT BRINGS SUPPORT...

In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on some overlooked things from the past week: environmental groups petitioning FEMA to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as "major disasters"; her recent CTIC Conservation in Action Farm Tour in NE Arkansas; and the untimely passing of marine biologist and Blue Mind Theory pioneer, Wallace J. Nichols. Tune in to l...

In Episode 422 of District of Conservation, Gabriella visits Capitol Hill to chat with Rep Bruce Westerman (R-AR) - chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. Chairman Westerman rejoins the podcast to discuss the committee's work to conduct oversight of bad Biden administration policies, concerns with the BIDEH rule, the environmental disaster brewing at the Southern Border, attacks on...

In Episode 441 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a quick roundup on attending the Culpeper Battlefields State Park dedication ceremony, receiving the revamped Field & Stream Magazine, and her thoughts on Rep. Steve Cohen's (D-TN) federal predator contest ban on public lands bill. SHOW NOTES Virginia State Parks Virginia Dept of Conservation and Recreation American Battlefield Tru...

In Episode 440 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Virginia exiting the California Air Resource Board's EV mandate by the end of 2024. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Livestream: EV Mandate Exit Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares: Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year VA NR Secretary Memo on EV Mandate Exit AG Miyares Offic...

In Episode 439 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro. LandTrust exists to enable the enjoyment, profitability, and sustainability of America’s undeveloped private lands. Nic shares his background, LandTrust's missions, the case for private land hunting opportunities, why property rights and conservation shouldn't be at odds with one ano...

In Episode 438 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center. Todd discusses his work with WPC, why Washington State has wacky environmental policies, the importance of Washington Initiative 2117, his participation in Gabriella's forthcoming Conservation Nation video on hydropower, and much more. SHOW NOTES Todd Myer's Biography Washington Policy...