Gabriella Hoffman
District of Conservation
District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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Gabriella Hoffman
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Latest episode
Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
EP 387: Congressman Mike Flood of Nebraska 09.10.2023 18:52
In Episode 377 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE). Rep. Flood represents Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. He joins the program to provide an update on a case involving the poaching of an American bald eagle by illegal immigrants in his district; his recent Fox News op-ed on Biden's energy/climate policies, how ESG affects farming and ranc...
EP 386: Responsible Reporting on Renewables with Ron and Eli from Yucca Films 02.10.2023 35:37
In Episode 386 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Yucca Film's Ron Kendall and Eli Rosen. They are two Texas-based conservationist filmmakers who specialize in impactful storytelling. Tune in to learn more about their efforts. SHOW NOTES Texas Monthly: Thousands of Old Wind Turbine Blades Pile Up in West Texas Follow Yucca Films on Instagram and YouTube Connect with Ron online a...
EP 385: Ashley Hlebinsky, Firearms Historian & Industry Consultant 26.09.2023 35:17
In Episode 385 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming testimony in the Kansas State Legislature and brings an exclusive interview with firearms historian, jill-of-all-trades Ashley Hlebinsky. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES WATCH: Special Committee on Foreign Adversary Investments and Land Purchases 09/27/2023 The Gun Code Connect with Ashley on Facebook , Instagram , &...
EP 384: The Antiquities Act Needs Congressional Oversight 20.09.2023 18:55
In Episode 384 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a new Congressional bill to reform the Antiquities Act- a law in need of Congressional oversight and modernization since its enactment in 1906. Learn more about Congressional Oversight of the Antiquities Act today. SHOW NOTES Utah Policy: Congressional oversight aims to protect public lands and communities Curtis: CONGRESSIONAL OVERSI...
EP 383: Great Smokies Vacation, Western Caucus, Stop 30 by 30 Summit 19.09.2023 31:52
In Episode 383 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debriefs listeners on her Great Smoky Mountains vacation and conservation nuggets she learned; 30 years of the Western Caucus and her participation in a Lunch & Learn Congressional briefing yesterday with her IWF colleague Mandy Gunasekara; and what she'll discuss at the upcoming Stop 30-by-30 Summit in Dallas, Texas, this week. SHOW NO...
EP 382: Power the Future with Rick Whitbeck 12.09.2023 34:46
In Episode 382 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Rick Whitbeck of Power the Future. They recount and preview Gabriella's Alaska film projects, discuss Rick and his involvement with Power the Future, Biden suspending approved ANWR oil and gas leases, the Alaska model, and other energy issues Power the Future works on. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Power the Future Connect wi...
EP 381: Save School Archery & Hunting Programs ft. Rep. Mark Green 12.09.2023 13:13
In Episode 381 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks exclusively with Rep. Mark Green of Tennessee's 7th Congressional District. Rep. Mark Green, along with Rpe. Rich Hudson, introduced the first bill to restore funding for school archery and hunting programs. He gives listeners an update on his efforts, bipartisan support to restore funding, and why he didn't support the Bipartisa...
EP 380: BLM Recreation Blueprint & Feral Hog Management 05.09.2023 34:00
In Episode 380 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off Season 6 of the podcast discussing two new stories: the Bureau of Land Management unveiling its "Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation" and Texas A&M recommending a "new" tool to manage feral hogs in the U.S. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES BLM SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON NEW PLAN FOR RECREATION MANAGEMENT...
EP 379: Connecticut OKs Bear Self-Defense Law 28.08.2023 15:34
In Episode 379 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Connecticut passing a bear self-defense law that allows residents to shoot bears in self-defense cases and discourages feeding the burgeoning black bear population. The CT legislature was short of passing a bill to allow a highly-regulated hunt, which is arguably a more preferable and humane option. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES N...
EP 378: New Grand Canyon National Monument & Apache Trout Delisting 22.08.2023 23:58
In Episode 378 of District of Conservation, Gabriella focuses on two important stories from Arizona that have national relevance. These include the designation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument and delisting fo the Apache trout-- Arizona's state trout. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES A Proclamation on Establishment of the Baaj Nwaavj...
EP 377: Patrick Brenner, President of Southwest Public Policy Institute 21.08.2023 28:54
In Episode 377 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Patrick Brenner - president and co-founder of the Southwestern Public Policy Institute. The New Mexico-based organization is a research institute built to explore and build on sound, data-driven policies regarding education, crime, and economics that will encourage positive change in the American Southwest. Many think tanks have fall...
EP 376: Tom Kubiniec, SecureIt Tactical CEO 14.08.2023 30:23
In Episode 376 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Tom Kubiniec - chief operating officer of SecureIt Tactical. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Connect with Tom on Instagram Follow SecureIt online and on Facebook, Instagram , YouTube
EP 375: Biden Defunds School Archery Programs & Arlington County Deer Wars 07.08.2023 34:09
In Episode 375 of District of Conservation, Gabriella analyzes two stories. First, the Department of Education's latest policy defunding school archery and hunting programs using the "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act." Second, the brewing Arlington County deer war over whether or not to manage this Northern Virginia town's overpopulated deer population. Tune in to learn more! SHO...
EP 374: Hunting is Conservation with Katie Pavlich 31.07.2023 26:03
In Episode 374 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Townhall editor, New York Times Bestselling Author, & Fox Nation host Katie Pavlich, back to the podcast. Katie is also a Fox News Contributor. She just released Season 2 of her wildly successful show "Luxury Hunting Lodges of America." Katie chats with Gabriella about the new season, her favorite lodge experiences,...
EP 373: Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany 24.07.2023 27:23
In Episode 373 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Congressman Tom Tiffany (R-WI). Rep. Tiffany represents Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District and is chair of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands. He gives listeners update from Capitol Hill and conservation legislation moving through the House of Representatives this summer. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NO...
EP 372: Homeschooling & Hunting with Bethany Beathard 17.07.2023 34:27
In Episode 372 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Bethany Beathard - an Oklahoma-based mom, military wife, homesteader, and avid hunter. Gabriella and Bethany connected at POMA's recent business conference in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Bethany was recently awarded the Toyota USA Go Places Scholarship. She discusses her hunting journey, raising five kids to love the outdoors, effect...
EP 371: Are Fishermen Harming Endangered Rice's Whales? ft. Captain Dylan Hubbard 10.07.2023 39:02
In Episode 371 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Captain Dylan Hubbard of Hubbard's Marina. Dylan's family business has been in operation since 1928 and is a highly-ranked fishing/charter boat guide business. Tune in to learn about NOAA Fisheries' proposed vessel speed rule presented as a measure to protect endangered Rice's whales in the Gulf of Mexico and how angl...
EP 370: Tess Maune - News on 6 Anchor 03.07.2023 29:53
In Episode 370 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Tess Maune - News on 6 anchor and reporter based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tess recently keynoted a dinner at the Professional Outdoor Media Association's Business Conference in Broken Arrow, OK. She discusses how she launched her journalism career, why she covers outdoor stories, spreading positivity through the Great Outdoors, and mu...
EP 369: Lab-Grown Meat & Larry Fink Ashamed of ESG 26.06.2023 26:55
In Episode 369 of District of Conservation, Gabriella digests two news stories. First, the advent of lab-grown meat, cultured chicken being approved for sale, and what it means from agriculture. Then she breakdowns the ESG movement and BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, confessing he likes ESG but not the name. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Townhall: Yes, Traditional Meat Will Endure and Outlast Alter...
EP 368: POMA, Maine Lobstermen, & BLM Conservation Lease Rule 19.06.2023 27:05
In Episode 368 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps POMA Business Conference and discusses Maine lobstermen successfully suing the Commerce Department and why BLM's Conservation Landscape and Health Rule isn't true conservation. SHOW NOTES Substack: POMA Conference & Thank You for Helping the Housers Maine Lobstermen Association vs NMFS Ruling News on 6: PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR M...
EP 367: Fixing Water Scarcity in California ft. Johnny Amaral & William Bourdeau 13.06.2023 25:20
In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella continues the conversation surrounding EP 14 of Conservation Nation with two gentlemen who starred in it: Johnny Amaral and William Bourdeau. Learn how these stakeholders are impacting the conversation surrounding food security, farming, water infrastructure, and more. SHOW NOTES Watch EP 14 of Conservation Nation Here Connect with Johnny Amara...
EP 366: Catching Up with Senator Steve Daines 12.06.2023 26:40
In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to the program to chat about the latest conservation happenings in and outside of Congress. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Keep Up with Senator Daines Follow Senator Daines on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter . Senator Daines Featured in Conservation Nation Bear Episode DAINES, COLLEAGUES STAND WIT...
EP 365: Alaska Salmon Are at Risk (But Not for Reasons Environmentalists Think) ft. Cody McLaughlin 06.06.2023 55:48
In Episode 365 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back friend of the show, Cody McLaughlin, to hear how life in Alaska is and chat current events. They focus the bulk of the episode on commercial trawling and how the five salmon species could be wiped out within a few years. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Connect with Cody on Twitter Follow Trout Stream Studios Saltwater Experience...
EP 364: USDA Secretary Vilsack's Arabella Advisors Connection (ft. Matthew Foldi) 05.06.2023 42:16
In Episode 364 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back journalist Matthew Foldi onto the show to discuss his new report on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack being too cozy with a top Democrat group Arabella Advisors and potential conflicts of interest. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Matthew Foldi's Spectator Byline Follow Foldi on Instagram and Twitter Washington Examiner: Insi...
EP 363: Clearing the Air on Sackett vs EPA ft. Jonathan Wood 31.05.2023 28:30
In Episode 363, Gabriella is joined by Jonathan Wood - vice president of law and public policy at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC). They discuss last week's Supreme Court, Sackett vs EPA , ruling on waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule limiting EPA's authority under the Clean Water Act. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES PERC Website Jonathan Wood Bio - PERC PERC: A B...
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