District of Conservation
Episodes
EP 48: Gun Confiscation, Read #WhyMeadowDied, Cannibalism Won't Save the Planet, $170.6M in LWCF Grants Added
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 48 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the following: Congressional Democrats pushing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 ...
EP 47: 'Tis Hunting Season, On William Perry Pendley, 1.4 M More Acres for Fishing & Hunting Opportunities Open on USFWS Lands
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 47 of District of Conservation, we've got much to celebrate! First, it's our one year anniversary of launching, so this show will be a spec...
EP 46: The Future of Trapping with Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 46 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation. Nothing provokes immense reaction from Ameri...
EP 45: Endangered Species Act Reforms Will Help More Species Recover, Feral Hogs Are a Real Problem, Congressional Republicans Going Soft on 2A Should Worry You
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 45 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down three important news items. They include: Newly-unveiled rules changes—or i...
EP 44: Let's Go Shooting
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 44 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the start of National Shooting Sports Month, the critical role firearms play in this co...
EP 43: Cody McLaughlin of New Jersey Outdoor Alliance Joins the Podcast
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 43 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Cody McLaughlin—a Republican political operative by day, outdoorsman and conservatio...
EP 42: My Interview with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is Up at Sporting Classics Daily
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 42 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her just released interview with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt up at Sporti...
EP 41: Can Conservatives Be Conservationists? Plus The DC Project and BLM Moving Out West
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 41 of District of Conservation, Gabriella deconstructs the misconceptions about political conservatives and conservation by arguing the two...
EP 40: Lexi Quinn Discusses the Transition from Firefighter to Business Owner, Her Love of Hunting, and The #ValueOfPOMA
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Lexi Quinn, a newly-retired firefighter and immediate past U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighter....
EP 39: Op-Ed Calls for Cutting Hunting Access on Public Lands, Previewing My Interview With Secretary Bernhardt, Buy Yo 2019-2020 Duck Stamps
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 39 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her interview with Interior Secretary Bernhardt and what they discussed; the problem wit...
EP 38: Value of POMA and On Winning a Pinnacle Award, NEPA and Forestry Reforms, A DC Fourth of July on Expanded National Park Service Monuments
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 38 of District of Conservation, Gabriella returns from a two-week hiatus and updates listeners on the latest happenings and what she's been...
EP 37: Great Outdoors Month, President Trump Really Doesn't Like Suppressors, War Brewing on 2020 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Theme
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 37 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how listeners can participating in National Fishing and Boating Weeks festivities throu...
EP 36: Introduce Someone New to Fishing This Year & Gearing Up for National Fishing and Boating Week 2019
28 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 36 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses fishing in western Maryland for the first time and why the area is a hidden gem. She al...
EP 35: On Being a Finalist for POMA's 2019 Pinnacle Awards, Herrera vs. Wyoming, DOI Memo on Frivolous Attorney's Fees and Costs Paid By Taxpayers
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 35 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses being selected as a finalist for Professional Outdoor Media Association's 2019 Pinnacle...
EP 34: Being on Tarpon Time, More Public Target Ranges Coming, Wild Game Donation Bill Being Mulled, and Moratorium on Virginia's Trophy Striped Bass Season
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 34 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent tarpon fishing trip and how she lost a battle with one. However, she didn't c...
EP 33: Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins Talks The Power of Video Storytelling and Why It's Needed in Hunting
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 33 of District of Conservation, Robbie Kroger of Blood Origins joins the podcast to discuss Season 3 of his project and the power of video ...
EP 32: Earth Day Special- Introducing Conservation Nation, Another Virginia Deer Found With CWD, DOI Sport Fishing and Boating Council
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 32 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the bleak origin of Earth Day and how sportsmen and women can reclaim the holiday from ...
EP 31: Brian Lynn and Bruce Tague from Sportsmen's Alliance Join the Podcast
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On Episode 31 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Brian Lynn and Bruce Tague from Sportsmen's Alliance. Brian serves as the Vice Preside...
EP 30: Yes, Elk Are Thriving in Virginia and Come To Ohio State University Tomorrow for a "Hunting is Conservation" Panel
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 30 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her experience in Virginia's Elk Country and why this is a conservation success. She als...
EP 29: Stephen Gutowski of Washington Free Beacon Joins the Podcast to Talk What the Media Gets Wrong About Guns and More
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 29 of District of Conservation, Gabriella invites listeners to hear from Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon. He is an NRA-certi...
EP 28: Nathan Edmondson of Eco Defense Group (EDGE) Joins the Podcast
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 28 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Nathan Edmondson of Eco Defense Group to the podcast. Nathan has worked in the ent...
EP 27: Boris is Back! My Dad Returns to the Podcast to Talk Mountain Lions, Green New Deal, Conservation, and Our Upcoming Fishing Trips
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 27 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her dad, Boris Hoffman, back to the podcast. They discuss mountain lions, the Gre...
EP 26: Make Hunting Ecumenical Again and Outdoor Women Making Waves During March
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 26 of District of Conservation, Gabriella deviates from the usual discussion of public policy affecting anglers and hunters to instead disc...
EP 25: House Democrats Are Keen on Confiscating Guns From Law-Abiding Americans, Maryland Sunday Hunting Bills, and LWCF Could Be Killed By the Green New Deal
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 25 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a wide swath of trending and breaking topics. First, she discusses how keen House...
EP 24: Boris Hoffman Fled Socialism to Pursue His American Dream and Fish Without Fear
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 24 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Boris Hoffman— a general contractor and avid angler. Boris also happens to be Gabrie...
EP 23: The "Green New Deal" Is Awful for True Conservation, PA Sunday Hunting Making Waves, Animal Rights Groups Thwarting Maryland Ray Fishing Management
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 23 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discuss how the "Green New Deal" is not only awful for the environment, it'll kill conservation e...
EP 22: David Bernhardt Nominated to Run Interior Department
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 22 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a lot of news—starting with how pro-gun interests in Virginia will benefit from the f...
EP 21: Post SHOT Show Recap & Interior/USFWS Social Media Accounts Are Running Again!
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 21 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reviews her recent trip to SHOT Show and previews her upcoming articles reviewing the show for a ...
EP 20: Bad Gun Bills Mostly Defeated in Virginia. Plus Some Good Hunting Bills.
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 20 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on the status of Governor Northam's (D-VA) anti-gun package—most of which wer...
EP 19: 2019 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Recap and Interviews
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 19 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps the 19th annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. She also conducts four mini interv...
EP 18: There's Nothing "Reasonable" About Gov. Northam's Gun Control Package
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 18 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the signing of the Modern Fish Act into law, the upcoming gun legislation in Virginia's...
EP 17: Free Market Environmentalism with CFACT's Adam Houser and Graham Beduze
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 17 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)'s campus division, which is run by A...
EP 16: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is Out—Who Will Replace Him? Plus Two Fish-Minded Bills
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 16 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the news of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's tenure at DOI, his accomplishments, what le...
EP 15: The Greater Sage Grouse, Sportsmen's Package Must Pass, WOTUS Rule Reform is Conservation Win
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 15 of District of Conservation, Gabriella explains the situation with the greater sage grouse and reforms to the 2015 plan; conservation gr...
EP 14: President H.W. Bush Should Be Honored For His Contributions to Fishing and Conservation
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 14 of District of Conservation, Gabriella touches on Bush 41's legacy with respect to conservation, environmental issues, and fishing. Sh...
EP 13: It's #GivingTuesday: Which Groups Should Hunters, Anglers, and Gun Owners Support?
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 13 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a helpful article on which conservation groups hunters and anglers should support on #G...
EP 12: Allen Luck of American Sportfishing Association Talks Modern Fish Act Status and More
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 12 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Allen Luck of American Sportfishing Association live in Old Town Alexandria. Allen s...
EP 11: New House Leadership Will Work Against Sportsmen's Interests
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 11 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the effects of the 2018 midterm elections. She notes that Democrats who have reclaime...
EP 10: Election Day Special on What Hunters, Anglers, and Gun Owners Will Likely Vote For
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 10 of District of Conservation, Gabriella details whether or not hunters and anglers will be driven to vote by single issues like public la...
EP 9: I Was One of 245 Americans Who Participated in TIME's "Guns in America" Cover
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 9 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gives a brief overview of her experience participating in TIME Magazine's "Guns in America" cover:...
EP 8: Erin Crooks of Raise 'Em Outdoors
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 8 of District of Conservation, Erin Crooks of Raise 'Em Outdoors joins the podcast. Erin discussed being a Virginia transplant, a recap o...
EP 7: National Hunting & Fishing Month, Billfish Conservation, EAA Reservoir Approved, Gun Bank Bill
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 7 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent trip to Florida, discusses National Hunting and Fishing Month proclamation, th...
EP 6: Joe Kondelis of Western Bear Foundation
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 6 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Joe Kondelis of Western Bear Foundation. Joe serves as president and CEO of the organiz...
EP 5: It's Time to Modernize the Endangered Species Act
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 5 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down the need to reform the ESA, discussed the Supreme Court case Weyerhaeuser v. USFWS, an...
EP 4: NRA TV Host Cam Edwards Joins the Podcast
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 4 of District of Conservation, NRATV host Cam Edwards joins Gabriella on the show to discuss how he got his start in media, the firearms in...
EP 3: 3 Conservation Bills Passed in the House Last Week
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3, Gabriella discusses the problem with the continued halt of the managed grizzly bear hunt in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem; a DOI mem...
EP 2: Here's How My TIME Magazine Interview Went
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 2, Gabriella recounts her experience interviewing with Time Magazine for their upcoming gun issue due out in late October. She also discuss...
EP 1: Introduction to District of Conservation Podcast
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of District of Conservation, Gabriella outlines her hopes for the podcast and three goals she hopes to achieve with it. The first...