District of Conservation

In Episode 362 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the reintroduced Bipartisan America's Outdoor Recreation Act and why it'll boost outdoor recreation opportunities in the U.S. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES S.873 - America’s Outdoor Recreation Act of 2023 Manchin, Barrasso Introduce Bipartisan America’s Outdoor Recreation Act Manchin, Energy and Natural Resources Committee...

In Episode 361 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a short conservation roundup from across the U.S. Three positive developments and one concerning one. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES CBS News: Federal judge in Virginia rules 18-to-20-year-olds can't be prohibited from buying handguns CSF: Sunday Hunting on Public Lands Lifted in SC SC House Bill 3991 North Dakota anglers ask for bre...

In Episode 360 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the U.S. Forest Service's proposed rule to ban recreational shooting opportunities on 226,000 public lands acres deemed unsuitable for such opportunities. Are they unsuitable lands for this activity? Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests work toward Implementation of Shooting Closures identified...

In Episode 359 of District of Conservation, Gabriella hosts a roundtable with Florida conservationists on how the Sunshine State passed a right to hunt and fish amendment. Featured guests include Rep. Lauren Melo, the House sponsor, and activists Travis Thompson and Mike Elfenbein. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Townhall: More States Should Adopt Right to Hunt and Fish Amendments CS/HJR 1157: F...

In Episode 358 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on Florida passing a right-to-hunt-and-fish amendment and Biden's war on hunting playing out on public lands where lead tackle and bullets are needed. SHOW NOTES HJR 1157 Florida Politics: Hunting and fishing constitutional amendment reels in Senators, heads to ballot HOWL for Wildlife Townhall: More States Should Adopt Ri...

In Episode 357 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews first-term Kansas State Rep. Rebecca Schmoe who represents District 59. Learn about her background as a gun rights activist, bills she's carried this past legislative session, her priorities, and advice for those looking to get involved in politics. SHOW NOTES Learn about Rebecca's Background & Her Legislative Website Con...

In Episode 356 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Dennis Porter - CEO and co-founder of Satoshi Action Fund and Bitcoin evangelist. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Connect with Dennis Porter on Twitter Learn about Satoshi Action Fund & Satoshi Action Education Montana Crypto Mining Bill Passes House, Headed to Governor’s Desk Arkansas House Passes Bill to Protect Bitcoin Minin...

In Episode 355 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming talks on firearms and conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Virginia and Kansas Speaking Gigs Faith, Freedom, & Farming Speaker Event - UWRF

In Episode 354 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively sits down with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Topics include the Governor experiencing her first bear den study, her newly-unveiled Natural State Initiative, and other measures she's signing into law that boost outdoor recreation and access. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Governor Huckabee Sanders Bio Follow the Go...

In Episode 353 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matt Lohr. Secretary Lohr serves as the 5th Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was raised on a Century family farm in the Shenandoah Valley and has spent his entire life working for the betterment of agriculture.  Matthew developed his passion for...

In Episode 352 of District of Conservation, Gabriella converses with Karen Budd-Falen - current senior Partner at Budd-Falen Law Offices and former Deputy Solicitor for Wildlife and Park at the Department of Interior under the Trump administration. Learn about threats to multiple-use management of public lands, threats to the model, the proposed BLM Public Lands Rule, 30-by-30, and more today on t...

In Episode 351 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Shakira Jackson—a policy analyst for the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT) and host of the “Capitol Pink” video series. Shakira discusses what drew her to these issues, why she supports free market environmentalism, how to advance sound policies, environmental realism, and how to win over Generation Z with positivity. Tu...

In Episode 350 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Interior Department's announcement of the new Public Lands Rule and Florida becoming the 26th state to pass constitutional carry into law. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Interior Department Releases Proposed Plan to Guide the Balanced Management of Public Lands Reuters: US wants to lease public lands for conservation, Inter...

In Episode 349 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her first Fox News Channel hit, President Biden unveiling two new national monuments and the controversies surrounding them. Plus, the 2023 waters of the United States rule being struck down in Texas and Idaho but proceeding elsewhere. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Gabby Hoffman Clip on Fox & Friends First FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠H...

In Episode 348 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Ramsey Russell - owner of GetDucks.com. Learn about Ramsey's story and love of waterfowl today on the program. SHOW NOTES Hear Gabriella on Ramsey's Podcast Duck Season Somewhere Clarion Ledger: A freak accident could have killed him at 15. Now, this Miss. duck hunter travels the world. GetDucks.com Connect with Ramsey on Fa...

In Episode 347 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Ava Flanell. Ava is a firearms instructor, host of the Gun Funny podcast, shooting sports ambassador, and advocate for the Second Amendment. Learn about Ava's story, advocacy work, and business endeavors on the program today.  SHOW NOTES Follow Ava on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube Train with Ava. Subscribe to the Gun Funny...

In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three positive developments on the conservation front, if though they're imperfect: $1.6B generation for conservation in 2022, the Willow Project Alaska being approved, and pause in MCC codes for firearms retailers. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Over $1.6 Billion Will Support State Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Access BLM: Willow M...

In Episode 345 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy on natural resources and conservation stewardship. Governor Mike Dunleavy arrived in Alaska in 1983 as a young man looking for opportunity, and he found it. His first job was working in a logging camp in Southeast Alaska. Later on, Governor Dunleavy pursued his dream of becoming a teacher. He earned his...

In Episode 344 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mandy Gunasekara to the podcast to discuss the launch of Independent Women Forum's new Center for Energy and Conservation. The CEC will reshape the conversation about American energy and conservation. The center will educate the public about the benefits of modern energy, including thriving economies and healthy communities. The c...

In Episode 343 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with past guest John Nores at this past weekend's Safari Club International convention in Nashville, TN. Nores released a 2nd edition of his popular book, Hidden War, and discussed how drug cartels continue to wage war on public lands. SHOW NOTES Connect with John online and on Facebook and Instagram Get Hidden War 2nd Edition

In Episode 342 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham. Commissioner Buckingham is the 29th Texas Commissioner and first women to serve in this role.  Here's her biography: Commissioner Buckingham’s family were among the first settlers to Texas seven generations ago, and that tough, independent, pioneer spirit is deeply rooted in her personali...

In Episode 341 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Sarah Montalbano to the podcast. Sarah is the Northwest Regional Leader for Young Voices and Education Policy Analyst at Alaska Policy Forum. She recently served as a Bartley Fellow at the Wall Street Journal and wrote an op-ed for them entitled " Let Alaska Develop Its Natural Resources ." Tune in! SHOW NOTES USDA: Biden-Harris A...

In Episode 340 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the latest updates on the proposed Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho and Senator Daines' being temporarily banned--then reinstated -- on Twitter over his profile picture featuring a Pronghorn antelope harvest. Tune in! SHOW NOTES  A foul wind blows through Idaho: Conservation Nation E12 Idaho farmer Dean Dimond...

In Episode 339 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back David Willms onto the podcast. David is a lawyer, former advisor to Wyoming Governor Matthew Mead, and co-host of the Your Mountain podcast with Nephi Cole. David joins Gabriella to discuss the Endangered Species Act's 50th anniversary of becoming law, where the law stands today, how the ESA carries out species conservation, why m...

In Episode 338 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Lone Star Outdoor Show host Cable Smith and outdoor storyteller Ryan Bassham onto the podcast to discuss trending topics, crazy wildlife stories, and the forthcoming Safari Club International Convention in Nashville, TN next month. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Listen to Lone Star Outdoors Show   Connect with Cable on Facebook , Instagram ,...