Shows
District of ConservationEP 464: Doves & LandTrust Experience with Taylor MoyerIn Episode 464 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her chat with Taylor Moyer, a North Carolina-based former NASCAR guy to rancher and LandTrust's Landowner Marketing & Partnerships Manager. LandTrust is the premiere online outdoor marketplace to find your next outdoor excursion on private land. This exchange was recorded on September 21, 2024 on the first day of Fall 2024 and during Gabriella's first successful dove hunt.
Learn more about Taylor's story and LandTrust today!
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Follow Taylor
Ridgeview Land and Cattle
Learn about LandTrust2024-10-0742 minDistrict of ConservationEP 451: The Fishing Industry Shines at ICAST 2024In 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 Website2024-07-2219 minDistrict of ConservationEP 438: Washington Initiative 2117 & Hydropower with Todd MyersIn 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 Center - Center for the Environment
Washington Initiative 2117, Prohibit Carbon Tax Credit Trading and Repeal Carbon Cap-and-Invest Program Measure (2024)
Snake and Columbia River dams: Controversy rages between renewable hydroelectric advocates and extremists seeking...2024-06-0331 minDistrict of ConservationEP 407: Biden's Next Land Grab — Mimbres Peaks, NMIn Episode 407 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks off 2024 with a must-listen episode on what is likely Biden's next national monument designation: Mimbres Peaks in Luna County, NM. Gabriella brings on Rep. Jenifer Jones, who represents would-be affected district, and Lori Coleman, a local miner, whose company would be adversely impacted by the designation should it proceed. The ladies discuss the implications, if any antiquities are being protected, and how even sportsmen's access for hunting would even be affected. Tune in to learn more.
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Mimbres Peaks national monument announcement draws...2024-01-0227 minDistrict of ConservationEP 401: Shepherds of Wildlife Society ft. Tom OpreIn Episode 401 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Tom Opre - CEO/founder of Shepherds of Wildlife Society. SWS is recently know for its wildlife successful and award-winning film "Killing the Shepherd." Tom and Gabriella discuss his forthcoming film, The Last Keeper, if his organization will have any North American films in the works, the dangers of rewilding efforts, and more. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
Website - Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Killing the Shepherd
The Last Keeper
Connect with Tom Opre
2023-12-1248 minDistrict of ConservationEP 395: Biden Admin Wants Selective Public Lands Access (ft. Benjamin Burr of BlueRibbon Coalition)In Episode 395 of District of Conservation, Gabriella brings on Blue Ribbon Coalition executive director Benjamin Burr to discuss public lands access closures across the U.S. Ben and Gabriella also touch upon off-road/trail closures in Moab UT, conservation areas, 30 by 30, broad film permit standards and First Amendment threats, and more. Tune in to learn more.
SHOW NOTES
BlueRibbon Coalition | BRC Staff
Help Us Fight Against Unlawful OHV Bans in Moab
Fight for Every Inch Against 30×30
Proposed Missouri Headwaters Conservation Area
If BLM OKs C...2023-11-1334 minDistrict of ConservationEP 389: Israel Cancels Greta ThunbergIn Episode 389 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Israel canceling climate activist Greta Thunberg over her pro-Gaza stances in wake of Hamas' attacks on Israel. In response, Israeli environmentalists have condemned her and Israel's education minister is removing all mention of her from school curriculum. Gabriella then explains how this relates to American schools teaching climate issues. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Greta Thunberg Tweet
Israel removes Greta Thunberg from school curriculum over anti-Israel post
Israel environmentalists slam Greta Thunberg for ‘Stand with Gaza’ post
Ga...2023-10-2319 minDistrict of ConservationEP 382: Power the Future with Rick WhitbeckIn 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 with Rick on Twitter
Biden Administration to Cancel Critical Alaska Leases
Listen to the Power the Future Podcast
Podcast: Dispelling Misconceptions About...2023-09-1234 minDistrict of ConservationEP 374: Hunting is Conservation with Katie PavlichIn 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, if she'll take the series global, her take on current energy and conservation issues, if President Biden's policies are endangered hunting and fishing, how conservatives can champion true conservation, and more.
...2023-07-3126 minDistrict of ConservationEP 372: Homeschooling & Hunting with Bethany BeathardIn 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, effective outreach to new folks, getting people interested in conservation, and more. Get to know Bethany today!
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Follow Bethany on Facebook and Instagram
Connect with Bethany here.
Bethany's Bylines at Hunting L...2023-07-1834 minDistrict of ConservationEP 349: Biden Designates New National Monuments & WOTUS Rule Blocked in Texas and IdahoIn 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-Harris Administration Takes New Action to Conserve and Restore America’s Lands and Waters
Secretary Haaland Applauds President Biden’s Designation of Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Neva...2023-03-2724 minDistrict of ConservationEP 348: Get Ducks with Ramsey RussellIn 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 Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube2023-03-201h 10District of ConservationEP 347: Ava Flanell - Firearms Instructor & Gun Funny HostIn 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 Podcast
Hear Gabriella on the GF Podcast2023-03-1425 minDistrict of ConservationEP 339: Endangered Species Act Turns 50 (ft. David Willms from Your Mountain)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 more listed species aren't delisted and recovered, how lawsuits complicate the ESA from working as intended, ESA modernization efforts, and more. Tune in!
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Connect with David on Twitter
Learn...2023-02-0634 minDistrict of ConservationEP 334: Rachel Stroud (aka RapidFire Rachel)In Episode 334 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with her friend and firearms industry creator Rachel Stroud. Known as RapidFire Rachel on social media, Rachel and Gabriella connected in October 2021 at Brownell's Ladies Hunt at North Branch Outing Club in Michigan. Rachel discusses her journey in the firearms industry, her take on gun bunnies, raising a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, why her posts have positively attracted followers, being a hunter, iguana management, 1923 portraying African big game hunting, and much more. Tune in!
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Follow Rachel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.2023-01-1627 minDistrict of ConservationEP 333: Roy Hill of Brownells Gives a Firearms Industry UpdateIn Episode 333 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Roy Hill. Roy is the senior brand communications manager at Brownells. They discuss a myriad of issues, ranging from the historic levels of firearms purchases, coming reforms to suppressors, Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1, 2023 trade show season preview, and a special project Brownells and Gabriella collaborated on. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
Brownells Website
Connect with Brownells on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
Follow Roy online
Iowa Amendment 1, Right to Keep and Bear Arms Amendment (2022)
2023-01-1135 minDistrict of ConservationEP 324: Defensive Gun Use with Heritage Foundation's Amy SwearerIn Episode 324 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Amy Swearer—a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation's Meese Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. Catch up on the latest firearms policy news with Amy and Gabriella in this episode.
SHOW NOTES
Amy Swearer's Work - Heritage Foundation
Defensive Gun Use Tracker and Twitter Account
Follow Amy on Twitter
Harvard University Gun Study 2007 (Now Deleted)
Red Flag Law Failure with CO Springs Shooter
Heritage: What Economists Can’t Tell You About the Costs of Gun Violence
2022-12-1334 minDistrict of ConservationEP 321: 2022 NASC Summit & Duck Ranching with Travis ThompsonIn Episode 321 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Travis Thompson to the program. Travis is a Florida waterfowl hunting guide, conservationist, and co-host of the Cast and Blast Florida podcast. Gabriella and Travis explore the recent Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation-hosted NASC Summit in Bozeman MT, what's on the pipeline for conservation policy in 2023 and beyond, plus the success of duck ranching. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
NASC Summit
Cast & Blast Florida Podcast
Follow Travis on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.2022-12-0540 minDistrict of ConservationEP 309: Georgia Deer Hunting & Previewing Utah InterviewsIn Episode 309 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent hunting trip to south Georgia with Hunter Recruitment Project over the weekend and how she overcame her hesitancy to use a muzzleloader. Plus, a preview of her "Conservation Nation" Utah-themed interviews with San Juan County Commissioner Bruce Adams and activist Andrew Sandstrom dropping on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
Gabriella's Georgia Whitetail Doe
Hunter Recruitment Project
CFACT YouTube Channel2022-10-2419 minDistrict of ConservationEP 305: Jace Elliott, Iowa DNR Deer Research SpecialistIn Episode 305 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Jace Elliott - a deer research specialist at Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Gabriella's interview with Jace in Field and Stream
Iowa DNR Website
Iowa DNR Staff Page
Archery deer alert
2022-10-0330 minDistrict of ConservationEP 298: Welcome to Season 5 of District of ConservationIn Episode 298 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman outlines what to expect on Season 5 of the podcast. She teases upcoming guests and expectations for the coming year. Tune in!2022-09-0511 minDistrict of ConservationEP 286: Wading into Waterfowl Conservation with South Carolina Waterfowl AssociationIn Episode 286 of District of Conservation, Gabriella introduces listeners to the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. SCWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and perpetuating South Carolina's wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation. Gabriella sits down with SCWA Founder/CEO David Wielicki and Communications Director Maria Hackney. Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Learn about SCWA and connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.2022-07-1122 min
District of ConservationEP 278: Should Happy the Elephant Have Human Rights? (ft. Theresa McMahan of Protect the Harvest)In Episode 278 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks with Theresa McMahan. Theresa is the Program Manager for Protect The Harvest and Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and has been with the company since 2013. Gabriella and Theresa discuss the Nonhuman Rights Project suing the Bronx Zoo claiming they are depriving Happy the Elephant is being wrongfully detained by the zoo and deserves human rights. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
Protect the Harvest
Habeas Corpus
N.Y. Judges Irritated, Skeptical of Anti-Hunting Group's Claims That Happy the Human is a Human
Nonhuman Rights...2022-06-0628 minDistrict of ConservationEP 272: Biden Admin. Exploring Lead Ban for Public Lands Hunting & FishingIn Episode 272, Gabriella Hoffman previews her upcoming "Conservation Nation" episodes from out West and the latest Biden administration push to ban lead tackle and bullets used for fishing and hunting on National Wildlife Refuges.
20 + GOP Senators Issue Letter to USFWS Director to Not Settle with CBD on Lead Bans
Lankford, Daines, Colleagues Stand Up for Sportsmen & Urge Biden Admin Against Banning Lead Ammo on Public Lands
S.4157 - LEAD Act of 2022
Congressional Sportsmen Foundation: Lead Ammunition and Fishing Tackle Bans
KEN PERROTTE: Phaseout of lead ammunition stirs debate
2022-05-1821 minDistrict of ConservationEP 269: April Was Our Best Month Yet, RealClearPolicy E15 Op-ed, Guest AnnouncementIn Episode 269 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reflects on the podcast's best performing month and briefs listeners about her new E15 column in RealClearPolicy, upcoming Conservation Nation episodes, and teases an interview tomorrow on the podcast. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Apple Podcasts
RealClearPolicy: E15 is the Wrong Fuel to Drive America's Energy Plan
Bookmark Conservation Nation
Follow Gabriella's YouTube Channel2022-05-0218 minDistrict of ConservationEP 267: Earth Day, CBD vs USWFS Update, Arkansas Black Bear Collaring ProjectIn Episode 267 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three updates: Earth Day, an update to Center for Biological Diversity vs. USFWS, and an Arkansas black bear collar project from Blood Origins.
SHOW NOTES
Inside Sources: Celebrating a More Perfect Environment
Mandy Gunasekara on Fox News
Gabriella's IWF Page
Sportsmen's Alliance: Hunting Alliance to Appeal Wildlife Refuge Ruling
Western Caucus: Newhouse Leads Defense of American Sportsmen and Women
Blood Origins: Arkansas Black Bear Collaring Project2022-04-2618 minDistrict of ConservationEP 266: IWF Policy Focus and Bipartisan Addiction to Biofuel E15In Episode 266 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her new Policy Focus at Independent Women's Forum on conservation and the concerns surrounding the Biden White House's new rule on biofuels like E15 isn't sustainable for the economy nor the environment.
SHOW NOTES
Policy Focus: The Future Of Environmentalism: True Conservation
Video: Gabriella Hoffman on New IWF Policy Focus on Conservation
US Energy: E15
Quartz: Biden’s approval of E15 gas will only affect 1.5% of gas stations
WH FACT SHEET: Using Homegrown Biofuels to Address Putin’s Price Hike...2022-04-1822 minDistrict of ConservationEP 256: Gabriella Hoffman to Deliver 'Conservation is Conservative' at Appalachian State University TomorrowIn Episode 256 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her spring 2022 speaking tour and stops along the way. She'll speak on various campuses on how Conservation is Conservation, Guns Rights in 2022, and Capitalism Conserves.
2022-03-0209 minDistrict of ConservationEP 255: ESGs and Energy Security (ft. Charlotte Whelan of Independent Women's Forum)In Episode 255 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Charlotte Whelan, a senior policy analyst at Independent Women's Forum. Charlotte is one of Gabriella's fellowship mentors.
Charlotte's Bio: Charlotte works at IWF as a policy analyst focusing on energy and climate policy. Her work has been published in a variety of outlets including The Hill, the Washington Examiner, and the Daily Caller. Charlotte is also a member of the Emerging Leaders Council at the Steamboat Institute. Charlotte graduated from Princeton University and lives in Jacksonville, Florida with her husband and daughter.
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Charlotte Wh...2022-03-0125 minDistrict of ConservationEP 249: What America Can Learn From South Africa's Failed Gun Control Experiment (ft. Odin Wotua)In Episode 249 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her new friend Odin Wotua, a graduate student at Florida State University, to the podcast. A South Africa native, Odin is pursuing his Ph.D. and currently serves as president of the FSU College Libertarians.
Gabriella and Odin discuss what Americans can learn from South Africa's failed gun control experience, the differences between gun ownership/permit licenses in the U.S. and South Africa, rise of gun ownership, trophy hunting in Africa/neocolonialism in wildlife conservation, and much more.
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'Trophy' Documentary on CNN...2022-02-0830 minDistrict of ConservationEP 248: Bitcoin Emissions, Twin Metals Mine, & Working in Trump's EPA (ft. Mandy Gunasekara)In Episode 248 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Mandy Gunasekara, former chief-of-staff to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler, at a local DC-area coffee shop.
Mandy, like Gabriella, is a Visiting Fellow with Independent Women's Forum. The veteran Republican environment and climate staffer also runs Section VII Strategies alongside her husband in Oxford, MS.
Gabriella and Mandy cover a wide range of topics: Mandy being the chief architect behind both the Paris Accord pullout and Clean Power Plan withdrawal, her return to EPA in 2020, her old boss being considered for Virginia Natural Resources Secretary under Y...2022-02-0755 minDistrict of ConservationEP 247: An Update With Governor Kristi Noem at SHOT Show 2022In Episode 247 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes a follow-up interview with South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem from SHOT Show 2022. Gabriella and Governor Noem chat the 44th annual trade show, her first time being there, conservation, her opposition to 30-by-30, growth of hunting in her state, conservation practices, being promoted to grandma, and more. Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
Connect with Governor Noem online and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Watch the video portion.2022-01-2807 minDistrict of ConservationEP 245: Catch Gabriella on The Weekly Reload Podcast & Watch Her FSU SpeechIn Episode 245 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses how listeners can listen and watch her appearance on The Weekly Reload podcast hosted by Stephen Gutowski of The Reload and how to watch her speech at Florida State University tomorrow evening.
SHOW NOTES
Follow The Reload Website & Podcast
Watch and listen to Gabriella's episode.
SHOT Show Governors Forum Video & Townhall Article
Watch Gabriella LIVE at FSU on YouTube tomorrow at 5:30pm ET.2022-01-2512 minDistrict of ConservationEP 240: Radical Environmentalists Accuse Glenn Youngkin of Nominating "Extremist" Andrew WheelerIn Episode 240 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses breaking news about Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin's selection of former Trump EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler as his Secretary of Natural Resources and attacks by radical environmentalists and Democrat groups like Blue Virginia.
SHOW NOTES
POLITICO scooped Youngkin-Wheeler news
Youngkin Press Release Announcing Wheeler as Secretary
Learn more about the VA Dept. of Natural Resources
Blue Virginia rails against "extremist" Andrew Wheeler
Listen to Gabriella's interview with former EPA Administrator Wheeler on the podcast and on YouTube2022-01-0511 minDistrict of ConservationEP 236: You Don't Need a Rain Tax to Save the Chesapeake Bay (ft. Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi)In Episode 236 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi about yesterday's City Council vote to institute a stormwater utility fee, a.k.a. rain tax, by a 4-2 vote. The proposal will cost city taxpayers $4.48 million in 2022. Yi was one of two council members to oppose it.
Councilman Sang Yi was first elected to office in May 2018. He was the top vote-getter of any city council candidate in his first race and his 2020 re-election bid. On the Council, Sang is a strong advocate for the most efficient use of our taxpayer dollars, and is a l...2021-12-1625 minDistrict of ConservationEP 223: Journalists Should Learn to Hunt to Better Understand Conservation (ft. Mallory Walser)In Episode 223 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews her new friend Mallory Walser - a former TV broadcast journalist-turned-avid hunter . Like Gabriella, Mallory grew up in California. Mallory previously worked for KBZK, KTUU, and KEYC before her current job in digital media.
Mallory discusses learning to hunt from her husband (whom she met in Minnesota while covering an ice fishing tournament), her recent DIY antelope hunt, the importance of teaching her kids about where their food comes from, what journalists get wrong about covering hunting/conservation, transitioning from journalism to her new job, how to encourage more w...2021-10-1933 minDistrict of ConservationEP 221: Rep. Dan Newhouse on the 30X30 Alternative & Congressional Western Caucus PrioritiesIn Episode 221 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Congressional Western Caucus Chairman and Congressman Dan Newhouse (R-WA). Rep. Newhouse took the helms of the caucus in January and is a fourth-term congressman representing Washington State's Fourth Congressional District.
Rep. Newhouse discusses their 30X30 alternative, Western Caucus priorities, how they are challenging the Biden administration, their new podcast, and much more.
Follow Rep. Newhouse online and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
Follow the Congressional Western Caucus online and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
SHOW NOTES
America the Beautiful / 30x3...2021-10-1126 minDistrict of ConservationEP 214: 'Conservation is Conservative' Webinar, Gray Wolf Saga Continues, BLM HQ Update, National Parks Are Safe, Clean Energy WeekIn Episode 214 of District of Conservation, Gabriella reads reviews and gives listeners the skinny on news stories/trends they overlooked. Here's what she discussed today: her upcoming "Conservation is Conservative" webinar, the continued politicization of gray wolf delisting, Bureau of Land Management HQ news, why National Parks are still safer than cities, and Clean Energy Week needing to highlight nuclear power.
SHOW NOTES
Register for Gabriella's "Conservation is Conservative" webinar hosted by Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women
Gray wolf update, true recovery status, Trump delisting, and GOP response
BLM H...2021-09-2223 minDistrict of ConservationEP 213: Making Hunting Inclusive for Everyone w/ Ashlee Lundvall & Chad Waligura of Able OutdoorsIn Episode 213 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with the co-hosts of the digital series Able Outdoors: Chad Waligura & Ashlee Lundvall. Gabriella met Ashlee and Chad at SHOT Show years ago. Both have amazing stories of surviving adversity and encouraging others with disabilities to get outdoors. Learn more about their story, their show, and how to make hunting inclusive for everyone on the podcast today.
SHOW Notes:
Trailer Credit: Crooked Canyon Productions / Able Outdoors
Able Outdoors Links: Website | YouTube | Twitter | Facebook |
Connect with Ashlee: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Connect wi...2021-09-2124 minDistrict of ConservationEP 192: Matt Garske on Raising Gators, Chasing Peacock Bass, FLL Airport's Vervet Monkeys, & MoreIn Episode 192 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her new friend Matt Garske to the program. Matt took Gabriella peacock bass fishing during her recent trip to Florida. He works for a Florida water district and is an avid outdoorsman. They discuss how Matt got interested in the outdoors, him being a first-generation gladesman, what it's like raising gators, chasing after the elusive SoFla peacock bass, if it's acceptable to eat freshwater grouper (aka largemouth bass), the existence of ververt monkeys near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and exotic species like peacocks and iguanas.
Connect with Matt on F...2021-07-0732 minDistrict of ConservationEP 186: Washington Shouldn't Undermine the Alaska Way of Life (ft. Tundra Talk's Tyler Freel)In Episode 186 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Tyler Freel of the Tundra Talk Podcast. Freel is also a contributing writer to Outdoor Life.
Tyler and Gabriella discuss the uniqueness of Alaska, how it's managed, why Washington and some public land hunters don't understand their way of life, balanced use, misconceptions about ANWR exploration/Section 1002, Permanent Fund, Temporary Wildlife Special Action Request WSA21-01 that will close millions of acres to hunting moose and caribou, his assessment of Secretary Haaland's performance so far, balancing support for gun rights and public lands, Travel Alaska advertising in the Lower-48, a...2021-06-1556 minDistrict of ConservationEP 183: Gabriella Previews Her Interview With Secretary Mike PompeoIn Episode 183 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively teases a clip of her forthcoming interview with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo dropping Friday.
Secretary Pompeo discusses this viral tweet of his about climate change, thoughts on the Biden's administration's War on Energy, what sustainable clean energy options are, true conservation, firearms, the nomination of David Chipman for ATF Director, and public safety.
Pompeo served as the 70th Secretary of State from April 2018 through January 2021. Before that, he was CIA Director. Prior to working in the Trump administration, he was a four-term Congressman representing Kansas' 4...2021-06-0712 minDistrict of ConservationEP 174: Samuel Ayres of The Wild InitiativeIn Episode 174 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Samuel Ayres - host of The Wild Initiative podcast. Sam chats with Gabriella about evolving from "Living Country in the City" to "The Wild Initiative"; growing up in coastal Orange County; how he got hooked on the outdoors; transitioning from the music industry to outdoor industry; balancing public lands vs. Second Amendment rights; his thoughts on current events, and much more.
Learn more about The Wild Initiative here and follow Sam on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.2021-05-051h 11District of ConservationEP 170: Congresswoman Lisa McClain of MichiganIn Episode 170 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Congresswoman Lisa McClain—a Republican from Michigan. Rep. McClain is serving her first term representing Michigan’s 10th Congressional District. She joins Gabriella to discuss her National Parks bill, President Biden's climate/energy agenda, and the value of farmers and ranchers.
Connect with the congresswoman online on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
2021-04-2619 minDistrict of ConservationEP 166: Cable Smith, Host of Lone Star Outdoor ShowIn Episode 166 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by Lone Star Outdoor Show host Cable Smith. Gabriella first appeared on Cable's show a few months ago. Gabriella and Cable discuss what's trending in conservation, hunting, firearms, ATF appointments, National Parks, and more.
Show Notes:
ATF Director Nominee David Chipman - Washington Free Beacon
Biden's Interior Using Pandemic Rules to Limit National Park Attendance - NY Post
Rep. McClain's Bill to Prevent National Park Closures
Learn more about Cable and Lone Star Outdoors Show online. Subscribe to the podcast & fol...2021-04-131h 09District of ConservationEP 160: Gerry Bethge, Deputy Editor at Outdoor LifeIn 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!2021-03-3127 minDistrict of ConservationEP 147: Congressman Byron Donalds Chats Florida Water Quality Issues, Environmental StewardshipIn 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 midnight.
Learn more about Congressman Donalds here and follow him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast.2021-02-0908 minDistrict of ConservationEP 144: Lead Ammo Ban (H.R. 405) Will Undermine Shooting Sports, HuntingIn 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 Humane Society. Lieu is also opposed to big game hunting and hunting with dogs. Gabriella cautions listeners about his intention and the unintended consequences of lead bans on the economy/conservation funding, hunting access, and Second Amendment rights.
S...2021-02-0413 minDistrict of ConservationEP 141: Lee DeLange, COO of GenPro Energy SolutionsIn 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 at odds with traditional energy, if John Kerry's statement about energy workers having an easy transition to solar technicians is accurate, how the free market - not government - should innovate, hunting opportunities in the Black Hills of S...2021-02-0134 minDistrict of ConservationEP 138: An Exit Interview with David Bernhardt, 53rd Interior SecretaryIn 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 miss their wide-ranging conversation today!
Watch on YouTube.
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Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast.2021-01-2229 minDistrict of ConservationEP 137: Are Gun Rights Up for Grabs Under the Biden Administration?In Episode 137 of District of Conservation, Gabriella visits with three of the firearms industry's pre-eminent voices across media, grassroots, and manufacturing: Washington Free Beacon's Stephen Gutowski, NSSF's Mark Oliva, and Bearing Arms EIC Cam Edwards. All three gentlemen are past guests of the podcast and Gabriella's to-go for the latest in public policy, industry happenings, and news.
Watch on YouTube.
NSSF | Follow Mark on Twitter
Bearing Arms | Follow Cam on Twitter
Free Beacon | Follow Stephen on Twitter
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Working document on President Trump's agency successes & bills signed into law
E&E Interview with Senator Manchin
Townhall Column on Manchin (use code HOFFMAN to access)
POLITICO story on Keystone XL pipeline2021-01-1817 minDistrict of ConservationEP 118: Gabriella's First Deer, Wyoming's Black Hills, & Previewing Upcoming GuestsIn Episode 118 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her Wyoming whitetail doe hunt from over the weekend and its life-changing nature. She discusses her thoughts on crossing the big game threshold, why it was nice to get away from DC, who she interfaced with, hunting/spending time with veterans, and much more. She also teased Monday's guest, previewed some guests and topics, and what sportsmen and women need to brace for in a new administration.
Paying respects to a harvest
Gabriella's first deer
Sighting-in
40 states allow suppressed hunting
Book a...2020-11-1218 minDistrict of ConservationEP 106: Bill Cooksey, Sportsmen Outreach Director at Vanishing ParadiseIn Episode 106 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Bill Cooksey. Bill is a Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator at Vanishing Paradise, a project of National Wildlife Federation and Ducks Unlimited started in 2009 to advocate for restoration of the Mississippi River Delta. From meeting with legislators at the state Capitol to connecting outdoor industry leaders to the conservation movement, they are educating on the issue of coastal restoration in duck blinds, out on the water and in D.C. — and everywhere in between.
Bill and Gabriella were connected by a mutual friend and past guest of the podcast, Travis Tho...2020-09-2246 minDistrict of ConservationEP 102: Red Drum Fishing with Captain Josh Saunders of Peake Tide Fishing & Your ReviewsIn Episode 102 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her recent red drum fishing trip with Captain Joshua Saunders of Peake Tide Fishing. Josh launched his fishing charter in 2014. During season, he splits his time between Hampton, Virginia, in the Peninsula and his home base of Kilmarnock in Northern Neck.
Although she hooked-up a bull red and it got away, there's still many a fish tale to tell. Josh worked very hard to help put Gabriella on the board and the fish didn't cooperate, despite having success catching them earlier in the week. But guess what? That's okay. A...2020-09-0820 minDistrict of ConservationEP 101: Jenny Anderson from 'Girl of 10,000 Lakes'In Episode 101 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with former journalist and outdoor content creator Jenny Anderson, who runs the Girl from 10,000 Lakes blog. Jenny was born in Korea and immigrated to the USA as a child. She also serves as a WSI Sports pro staffer (like our host). She talked about her journey in the outdoor industry and what makes her tick. She chatted how she picked up fishing and most recently hunting on her own since she didn’t grow up with these activities. You don't want to miss this convo!
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The Center for Sportfishing Policy’s role is to affect public policy related to the conservation of marine resources with broad abilities to pursue political solutions. The organization is non-partisan and focuses on having an impact in the national political arena, principally Congress and federal regulatory agencies.
The Center is organized under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code; accordingly, donations are not tax deductible. Additionally, the Center has established the Center for Sportfishing Pol...2020-08-2441 minDistrict of ConservationEP 98: Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA)In Episode 98 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA) of Virginia's 1st Congressional District.
Serving the First Congressional District of Virginia since 2007, Rob has been focused on strengthening our military and supporting veterans, promoting economic development through fiscal responsibility, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, increasing access to high-speed internet, and promoting workforce development through Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) programs.
In the U.S. Congress, Rob serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the Committee on Natural Resources, where he is well-positioned to represent t...2020-08-1732 minDistrict of ConservationEP 97: Henry & Lakeisha Woodard of H.A.L.O. ChroniclesIn Episode 97 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Henry and Lakeisha Woodard of HALO Chronicles. The Woodards reside in NW Mississippi with their four children and love to fish and hunt.
"H.A.L.O." is an acronym for Henry and Lakeisha Outdoors. Henry and Lakeisha Woodard of H.A.L.O. Chronicles are God-fearing, family-oriented, Mississippi Shuffling, avid hunters who suffer occasionally from buck fever and the turkey pox! Different organizations across the outdoor industry and even advocacy have partnered with this lovely husband and wife duo — including Mossy Oak, Winchester, Lacrosse, Hunter Nation, TPUSA, and oth...2020-08-1228 minDistrict of ConservationEP 96: Nick Hoffman, Country Music Artist & Outdoor Channel TV HostIn Episode 96 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with a fellow but unrelated Hoffman—"Nick's Wild Ride" star and country music artist, Nick Hoffman!
Nick Hoffman is an award-winning country music artist whose passion for travel and the outdoors takes him to the world’s most interesting places. After 12 years as the fiddle player in country music star Kenny Chesney’s Band, he struck out on his own and scored two hit songs with country trio “THE FARM”. Now, Nick’s Wild Ride, shows people a side of Nick Hoffman they’ve never seen. Part traveler, part hunter, part hi...2020-08-1039 minDistrict of ConservationEP 95: Make Seafood Sexy Again with Chef Andrew GruelIn Episode 95 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Chef Andrew Gruel.
Chef Andrew Gruel is currently the Founder and Executive Chef of Slapfish Restaurant, the award-winning food truck turned international brick and mortar, based out of Huntington Beach, CA. Chef Gruel’s goal is to make “seafood sexy again.” Slapfish was established in 2011 by Chef Andrew Gruel as a food truck in California, focused on serving fresh, honest seafood. The concept has since become the fastest growing fast-casual seafood restaurant in North America, with over 20 brick-and-mortar locations and more than 150 in development. Known for its emphasis on sustai...2020-08-0539 minDistrict of ConservationEP 94: U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO)In Episode 94 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO).
U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), the junior senator from Colorado and chief architect of the recently passed Great American Outdoors Act, sits down with our host to update viewers and listeners about the campaign, how he got the Great American Outdoors Act across the finish line, if conservatives/Republicans can be conservationists, how the relocation of Bureau of Land Management from DC to Grand Junction is going, his favorite outdoor setting, and more.
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Le...2020-08-0319 minDistrict of ConservationEP 93: Congressional Sportsmen's FoundationIn Episode 93 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke with Aoibheann Cline and Ellary Tucker Williams of Congressional Sportsmen Foundation. You don't want to miss this girl-power episode. The ladies spoke about the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, the problem of 30x30 legislation, AB 3030, the Wildlife for the 21st Century: Volume VI report, their bipartisan work, how to get women in the outdoors, and much more.
Since 1989, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has maintained a singleness of purpose that has guided the organization to become the most respected and trusted sportsmen’s organization in the poli...2020-07-2737 minDistrict of ConservationEP 92: Mountain Dew 'Outdoor Stimulus' Program, New Salmon Farm Coming to Maryland's Eastern ShoreIn Episode 92 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two interesting updates on the conservation front. First, the fanfare associated with Mountain Dew's new "Out Here It's DEW" campaign, which has closed on account of 5,000 people applying (WOW). Second, she discussed the new $1 billion salmon farm operation coming to Maryland's Eastern Shore starting 2021.
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SHOW NOTES:
Mountain Dew 'Out Here It's DEW' campaign & Forbes Article on it
Chesapeake Bay Magazine Article on New Salmon Farm
2020-07-2107 minDistrict of ConservationEP 91: Environmental Law with Pacific Legal Foundation's Jonathan WoodIn Episode 91 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jonathan Wood of Pacific Legal Foundation. Jonathan spoke about his work, recent PLF legal victories, the need to modernize the Endangered Species Act, how the EAJA is abused by preservationist/radical environmental groups, how the future of environmentalism is in free enterprise, and much more.
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SHOW NOTES:
Jonathan's Biography
Jonathan's Twitter
Jonathan's Work with PERC
Pacific Legal Foundation Website
PLF Facebook
PLF Twitter
PLF YouTube
...2020-07-2039 minDistrict of ConservationEP 90: State Dept. Legalizes Suppressor Exports, 9th Circuit GYE Grizzly Ruling, ICAST 2020 OnlineIn Episode 90 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three topics: the State Department allowing exports of suppressors abroad, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against true conservation stakeholders with respect to GYE grizzly, and why we should get excited about ICAST 2020 online this week.
SHOW NOTES:
NSSF praises State Department rule; as does the American Suppressor Association ; DDTC update
GYE 9th Circuit Update (NYT version)
ICAST 2020 Online2020-07-1318 minDistrict of ConservationEP 89: VDGIF's New Name, VA Elk Tag, Atlantic Coast Pipeline Canceled, and Soaring Gun SalesIn Episode 89 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses what's happening in Virginia on the conservation front.
VDGIF is now the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
We're getting an elk tag — it's now law
Despite winning at the Supreme Court, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is canceled
Gun sales top 81,000 in June in Virginia.
SHOW NOTES/EXTRAS:
YouTube video on Shenandoah National Park visit
On the Run w/ Remso Martinez
2020-07-0714 minDistrict of ConservationEP 88: Rachelle Hedrick of Smoke Hole OutfittersIn Episode 88 of District of Conservation, Gabriella ventured next door to West Virginia to the town of Cabins to experience Smoke Hole Outfitters and all the fishing it had to offer. She spoke to Rachelle Hedrick, who co-manages the outfitting operation of Smoke Hole Resort, Smoke Hole Outfitters, alongside her husband, Josh Hedrick. You'll learn about her story and her work in the outdoor industry.
SHOW NOTES:
Rachelle's Bio
DSG
Smoke Hole Resort
Smoke Hole Outfitters
Follow Rachelle on Facebook and Instagram
Follow Smoke Hole on...2020-06-2929 minDistrict of ConservationEP 87: Is Teddy Roosevelt Being #Canceled? Plus: Watch Yellowstone S3 on Paramount NetworkIn Episode 87 of District of Conservation, Gabriella Hoffman discusses two newsworthy items: the #canceling of President Theodore Roosevelt (?!) and why listeners should watch Yellowstone on Paramount TV Sunday at 9pm ET.
SHOT NOTES:
NYT Story and Quotes from American Museum of Natural History & TR descendent
CBS article I mentioned
Yellowstone S3 on Paramount Network2020-06-2210 minDistrict of ConservationEP 86: Atlantic Coast Pipeline SCOTUS Ruling, Forest Service Modernization, 'Get on Board' CampaignIn Episode 86 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three important updates. First, being the SCOTUS ruling in favor of the Atlantic Cost Pipeline. Second, the new U.S. Forest Service rule to allow more balanced use on USFS lands. And the third update on the newly-launched Discover Boating x TakeMeFishing campaign 'Get On Board' out today.
SHOW NOTES:
SCOTUS Majority Opinion
AP article on SCOTUS ruling
ACP's response to ruling
US Forest Service Rule Memorandum
'Get On Board' Campaign Video | Discover Boating | TakeMeFishing
...2020-06-1613 minDistrict of ConservationEP 85: Jennie Gordon, First Lady of Wyoming, Talks New Hunger Initiative and How Hunters Can Play a RoleIn Episode 85 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviewed Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon about her newly-launched Wyoming Hunter Initiative—a program geared towards ending childhood hunger. A component of her initiative, believe it or not, gives hunters the ability to donate their food through the program's 'Food from the Field' facet. Here's more about this new component from the No Hunter Wyo website: "Wyoming's majestic landscapes offer hunters some of the best opportunities in the world; Food from the Field enables them to share that bounty by donating all or part of their meat to participating local processors who in...2020-06-0825 minDistrict of ConservationEP 84: June is Great Outdoors Month, A Bill That Can Unify Us, and Your ReviewsIn Episode 84 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the history behind Great Outdoors Month and how nature can heal a hurting nation. Plus, a breakdown of the Great American Outdoors Act and some reading of reviews.
*Show Notes*
Great Outdoors Month Proclamation
Great Outdoors Month Townhall Column - Use code HOFFMAN to access it.
Great American Outdoors Act
Post a Review for District of Conservation2020-06-0211 minDistrict of ConservationEP 83: Sign the #ResponsibleRecreation PledgeIn Episode 83 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses why she's taking the #ResponsibleRecreation pledge. It's a challenge started by Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership with backing from National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Here are the six principles:
Plan ahead; purchase licenses and park passes online, if available.
Recreate close to home
Adhere to best practices for avoiding COVID-19
Follow state and federal guidelines
Pack out your trash as a courtesy to others and to avoid the appearance of overuse
Share your adve...2020-05-2707 minDistrict of ConservationEP 82: Boris Returns to the Podcast to Update Listeners on His Hunting JourneyIn Episode 82 of District of Conservation, Gabriella's dad Boris returns to the podcast to share where he is on his hunting journey. He updates listeners, talks about the importance of spending time outdoors, why he's excited to experiment with Hi-Mountain Seasonings, and what their upcoming fishing trips look like once the Virginia lockdown is up in a few weeks.
Show Notes
Dad Interview 1 & Dad Interview 2
IHEA Hunters Ed Course (Online)
Neringa, Lithuania
Hi-Mountain Seasonings2020-05-1835 minDistrict of ConservationEP 81: DC Project's Dianna Muller Discusses Why Women Are Empowering Themselves with Guns and MoreIn Episode 81 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman chats with Dianna Muller, competitive shooter and founder of The DC Project. The D.C. Project comprises women from all 50 states meeting their legislators in Washington, D.C. as firearm owners and 2nd Amendment supporters. The 2nd Amendment should not be a partisan issue and our goal is to take every member of congress to the range and educate them on firearms safety, all the while giving them the opportunity to get to know us as good, upstanding, responsible citizens.
Here's more on Dianna's biography:
Dianna M...2020-05-0438 minDistrict of ConservationEP 80: Fly Fishing the District with Art Noglak of Tidal Potomac Fly RoddersIn Episode 80 of District of Conservation, Gabriella caught up with Orvis Arlington store manager and Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders president Art Noglak to get the latest on fly fishing in the Washington, D.C., Metro Area.
Here's what Art discussed:
His background and how he came into fly fishing
Running Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders
Managing the Orvis Arlington shop
Why fly fishing shouldn't be intimidating
The effort to save Fletcher's Cove in Washington, D.C.
The latest on the shad run
The case for pursuing invasive fish species like carp, snakehead, and blue catfish
Orvis' 50/50 on th...2020-04-2743 minDistrict of ConservationEP 79: Katie Pavlich Explains Why Conservatives Are True Conservationists and MoreIn Episode 79 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Katie Pavlich.
Katie is an award-winning and New York Times bestseller author, Fox News Contributor, and Townhall.com Editor. She's also an avid outdoors woman, gun owner, and hunter.
Katie is the award winning author of Assault and Flattery: The Truth About the Left and Their War on Women (Threshold Editions 2014) and the New York Times Best Seller Fast and Furious: Barack Obama’s Bloodiest Scandal and Its Shameless Cover-Up (Regnery 2012). In 2015, Katie hosted Outdoor Channel's first documentary Safe Haven: Gun Free Zones in America. She has also been interviewed for the His...2020-04-2045 minDistrict of ConservationEP 78: WSI Sports is Equipping First Responders, Medical Personnel Battling #CoronavirusIn Episode 78 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews WSI Sports co-owner and operations manager Priscilla Magana-Wiens. Priscilla talks about the company, how they converted their business operations in two weeks to meet coronavirus challenges head-on, what they're manufacturing for first responders and medical personnel, and how listeners can support their efforts.
WSI Sports website: https://wsisports.com/
Follow WSI Sports on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wsisports/
Follow founder Joel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joel.wiens/
Follow Priscilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorpris/
2020-04-1331 minDistrict of ConservationEP 77: Abby Casey of AC OutdoorsIn Episode 77 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman interviews Abby Casey of AC Outdoors. Abby isn't your typical outdoor influencer. She began her career in the outdoor industry at Realtree Outdoors, went to host a program on the popular channel Rated Red, and now works with brands like Browning Arms and Airgun Depot as an Outdoor Lifestyle Specialist. This jill-of-all-trades almost reached the Olympics, won the 2018 POMA Pinnacle Award for Broadcasting, dispenses tips on how to break into the outdoor industry and what activities she's doing to stay active in wake of the coronavirus pandemic. She's got true grit...2020-04-0639 minDistrict of ConservationEP 76: 'Tiger King' Spurs Wildlife Conservation Debate & Firearms Industry Businesses Essential for COVID-19 ResponseIn Episode 76 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her thoughts on the 'Tiger King' documentary from a wildlife conservationist standpoint and why it's good news the Department of Homeland Security listed firearms manufacturers and ammunition companies as "Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce" businesses.
SHOW NOTES:
Tiger King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acTdxsoa428
Joe Exotic's lawsuit: https://www.facebook.com/100004764370656/posts/1502010496634415/?d=n
https://nypost.com/2020/03/26/tiger-king-star-joe-exotic-files-94m-lawsuit-wants-presidential-pardon/
Lacey Act: https://legcounsel.house.gov/Comps/Lacey%20Act%20Amendments%20Of%201981.pdf
ESA: https://www.epa.gov/laws...2020-03-3017 minDistrict of ConservationEP 75: Coronavirus Can't Keep Us Down: Peak Bloom, Virginia Gets an Elk Tag , GoWild Pledges $250K to Wildlife Agencies & MoreIn Episode 75 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some good conservation news—meant to combat coronavirus news. The five items were:
1) Department of Interior announced sportsmen and women pumped back nearly $1B into conservation funding last year https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/sportsmen-and-sportswomen-generate-nearly-1-billion-conservation-funding
2) NPS https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-to-temporarily-suspend-park-entrance-fees.htm & USFWS https://www.fws.gov/news/ShowNews.cfm?ref=u.s.-fish-and-wildlife-service-temporarily-suspends-entrance-fees-at--&_ID=36534 entry fees waived
3) Peak Bloom happened March 20th and made the BloomCam live: https://nationalmall.org/bloomcam
4) Three good conservation bills passed in Virginia: menhaden management mov...2020-03-2312 minDistrict of ConservationEP 74: Practice Social Distancing in The Great Outdoors, LWCF Update & MAPLand ActIn Episode 74 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses ways to practice social distancing in The Great Outdoors and how to heed caution from state wildlife agencies and be aware of any closures in your state(s). She also discussed the Great American Outdoors Act (to permanently & fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund + address $12-18B National Park Service backlog), and the MAPLand Act.
SHOW NOTES:
NPS Social Distancing: https://www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice/photos/a.74409236388/10156790229431389/?type=3&theater
Great American Outdoors Act: https://www.portman.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/portman-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-great-american-outdoors-act...2020-03-1610 minDistrict of ConservationEP 73: PERC's Hannah Downey Talks Market Solutions to Environmental Problems and MoreIn Episode 73 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Hannah Downey from the Bozeman, MT-based Property and Environment Research Center. Hannah serves as their Policy Director. They touched upon a multitude of subjects , ranging from finding market solutions to environmental problems to the status of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), in this 20-minute segment.
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SHOW NOTES:
Hannah's Biography: https://www.perc.org/people/hannah-downey/
PERC Website: www.perc.org
PERC on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PERCgroup/
PERC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perc_conserves/
PERC on Twitter: https://twi...2020-03-0920 minDistrict of ConservationEP 72: Travis Thompson of Cast & Blast Florida PodcastIn Episode 72 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Travis Thompson of Cast & Blast Florida podcast. Travis is also a waterfowl & fishing guide. They touched upon Florida wildlife, an update on the Everglades, why nuance matters in conservation public policy debates, and other fun topics.
SHOW NOTES:
Travis' bio: https://castandblastfl.com/meet-the-crew/travis-thompson/
Find Travis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.thompson.10297
CBFL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castandblastfl/
Find Travis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travisthompson/
CBFL on Instagram: https://ww...2020-03-0445 minDistrict of ConservationEP 69: Good News—HB 961 is Dead (For Now) in Virginia. Now the Battle for 2A BeginsIn Episode 69 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman discusses the latest update to HB 961 in Virginia: This morning, four Democrats joined Republicans in the Judiciary Committee to pass on this extreme gun control bill, which would have banned most semi-automatic rifles and handguns, magazines exceeding 12 rounds, and suppressors.
Show Notes:
HB 961- https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB961
Committee Vote to Pass On HB 961 - https://twitter.com/gmoomaw/status/1229401793655955456
Four Dems who joined GOP State Senators: https://twitter.com/StephenGutowski/status/1229415038177480705
Ca...2020-02-1709 minDistrict of ConservationEP 66: Here's What Actually Happened at Lobby Day This WeekIn Episode 66 of District of Conservation, Gabriella briefed listeners on her observations from the annual Lobby Day held in Richmond, VA - Virginia's state capital - this past Monday. She debunked misinformation, provided context, explained why much of the state is opposed to these gun control measures, why Second Amendment Sanctuary movement took the state by storm, how gun control policies will affect conservation funding here in Virginia since excise taxes from guns and ammo fund a large share of it, and more.
SHOW NOTES:
Virginia Citizens Defense League: https://www.vcdl.org/
Ga...2020-01-2214 minDistrict of ConservationEP 64: Beau Beasley Previews The 20th Annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival and MoreOur first episode of 2020 is LIVE.
In Episode 64 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman sits down with outdoor writer and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival director, Beau Beasley, to preview this weekend's upcoming festival and to chat about his background, writing endeavors, and why conservation guides his philosophy in reporting.
Get your tickets to the festival online: http://www.vaflyfishingfestival.com/
Follow the festival on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaflyfishingfestival/
Follow the festival on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaflyfishingfestival/
Follow the festival on Twitter: https://twitter.co...2020-01-0656 minDistrict of ConservationEP 42: My Interview with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is Up at Sporting Classics DailyIn Episode 42 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her just released interview with Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt up at Sporting Classics Daily. Prior to becoming the 53rd Interior Secretary, Mr. Bernhardt served as Deputy Interior Secretary under past Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, who exited the Trump administration in December of last year. He also served various posts in the same agency during the Bush administration from 2001-2009 and most recently was a Board of Director on Virginia's Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF). A native of Rifle, Colorado, Bernhardt says hunting and fishing are in...2019-07-2306 minDistrict of ConservationEP 38: Value of POMA and On Winning a Pinnacle Award, NEPA and Forestry Reforms, A DC Fourth of July on Expanded National Park Service MonumentsIn 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 up to.
During Professional Outdoor Media Association's (POMA) Business Conference in Wichita, Kansas last week, she won the Pinnacle Award in the Conservation category for her Sporting Classics piece "Judicial Review Shouldn't Trump Wildlife Conservation" and she discusses why she's glad she belongs to POMA. Gabriella also discusses the piece being featured in an upcoming print edition of Sporting Classics Magazine for the September/October 2019 issue.
On policy or news updates, she di...2019-06-2519 minDistrict of ConservationEP 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 TaxpayersIn Episode 35 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses being selected as a finalist for Professional Outdoor Media Association's 2019 Pinnacle Awards. She'll find out June 19th if she's a Category Winner or Outstanding Achievement recipient in either the Newspaper/Online Publication or Wildlife Conservation categories.
She also touched upon the new SCOTUS ruling, Herrera vs. Wyoming, that ruled 5-4 that a 1868 Native American treaty exempts the plaintiff from adhering to state wildlife laws in Wyoming, since the state was incorporated after the treaty was signed. Herrera illegally poached a bull elk sans license and out o...2019-05-2112 minDistrict of ConservationEP 34: Being on Tarpon Time, More Public Target Ranges Coming, Wild Game Donation Bill Being Mulled, and Moratorium on Virginia's Trophy Striped Bass SeasonIn 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 come up empty-handed: she caught some bluefish and her first speckled trout. She fished alongside two ladies, Emily Feeks and Amy Lockhart, who serve in the Navy, thanks to James Boggs of Team ADDO. They fished with Captain Jason Lineburger of Ruthless Fishing Charters, who put them on the board with a lot of snook, speckled trout, and blue fish.
Gabriella also discussed H.R. 1222 passing both chambers of Congress and awaiting signage b...2019-05-0714 minDistrict of ConservationEP 29: Stephen Gutowski of Washington Free Beacon Joins the Podcast to Talk What the Media Gets Wrong About Guns and MoreIn Episode 29 of District of Conservation, Gabriella invites listeners to hear from Stephen Gutowski of the Washington Free Beacon. He is an NRA-certified firearms instructor and a recipient of a 2018 Defender of Liberty award from Second Amendment Foundation.
Why firearms? Excise taxes collected on firearms through the Pittman-Robertson Act help pay the majority of conservation funding that comes from hunters and anglers.
Gutowski has written for WFB since September 2014. What sparked his interest in firearms and subsequent interest in reporting on them? A 2009 visit to the range during a m...2019-03-261h 08District of ConservationEP 27: Boris is Back! My Dad Returns to the Podcast to Talk Mountain Lions, Green New Deal, Conservation, and Our Upcoming Fishing TripsIn Episode 27 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her dad, Boris Hoffman, back to the podcast.
They discuss mountain lions, the Green New Deal, Conservation, gun control, hunting, and their upcoming fishing trips.2019-03-1240 minDistrict of ConservationEP 26: Make Hunting Ecumenical Again and Outdoor Women Making Waves During MarchIn Episode 26 of District of Conservation, Gabriella deviates from the usual discussion of public policy affecting anglers and hunters to instead discuss the need for the outdoor industry to adopt a more ecumenical approach to hunting and fishing recruitment efforts, not subtraction with lectures on the "right" way to hunt or fish. She also mentions Independent Women Forum's inclusion of the podcast on their "must-listen" list: http://www.iwf.org/blog/2808804/13-Great-Podcasts-for-Conservative-Women
It doesn't matter how you hunt or fish as long as it's tasteful, ethical, and legal. West vs. East. Rifle vs. bow. Small game vs. big game. Public...2019-03-0516 minDistrict of ConservationEP 24: Boris Hoffman Fled Socialism to Pursue His American Dream and Fish Without FearIn Episode 24 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Boris Hoffman— a general contractor and avid angler. Boris also happens to be Gabriella's dad.
Boris discusses the following:
— How he picked up fishing in Soviet-occupied Lithuania despite not having family interested in it
—How central planning destroyed the environment in Eastern Europe
—He expanded on Soviet propaganda they fed the populace that capitalism killed wildlife and the environment, but says immigrating to the USA the opposite was true
—He said the Green New Deal would kill the construction industry and boating/hunt...2019-02-1953 minDistrict of ConservationEP 22: David Bernhardt Nominated to Run Interior DepartmentIn Episode 22 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a lot of news—starting with how pro-gun interests in Virginia will benefit from the fallout of political chaos befalling Governor Ralph Northam (D-VA) and Lt. Government Justin Fairfax. She also discusses appearing in both Field & Stream and Outdoor Life for the first time. She wrote about SHOT Show 2019 happenings there.
Gabriella also discussed the selection of Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, previously Deputy Interior Secretary, to succeed former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, who bowed out in December. She also discussed the news that a Lee Cou...2019-02-0514 minDistrict of ConservationEP 17: Free Market Environmentalism with CFACT's Adam Houser and Graham BeduzeIn Episode 17 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow (CFACT)'s campus division, which is run by Adam Houser and Graham Beduze. It was recorded in SW Florida over the weekend at their Eco Summit, where Gabriella delivered a "Hunting is Conservation" speech to student leaders.
Adam and Graham touched upon the following:
—What CFACT is and their roles in the organization
—They discussed what free market environmentalism is
— Conservation vs. Preservation Debate
—The problems with the Green New...2019-01-0135 minDistrict of ConservationEP 13: It's #GivingTuesday: Which Groups Should Hunters, Anglers, and Gun Owners Support?In Episode 13 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a helpful article on which conservation groups hunters and anglers should support on #GivingTuesday and lists the best groups to support that promote true conservation efforts.
Article on Charity Navigator, IRS 990 / 1040 Forms, and Foundation Money https://lustravagorvirginia.home.blog/2018/11/21/you-must-choose-but-choose-wisely/
Groups Gabriella mentioned as worthy of donating to or joining:
Sportsmen's Alliance - https://www.sportsmensalliance.org/
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - https://www.rmef.org/
NRA - https://home.nra.org/
Western Bear Foundation - http://www.westernbearfoundation.org/
National Wild Turkey Federation - http://www.nwtf.org/
Ducks Unlimited...2018-11-2714 minDistrict of ConservationEP 10: Election Day Special on What Hunters, Anglers, and Gun Owners Will Likely Vote ForIn Episode 10 of District of Conservation, Gabriella details whether or not hunters and anglers will be driven to vote by single issues like public lands access and red tide/toxic algae and if they will break political orthodoxy or not; Gabriella details her thoughts on the North Dakota Democrat Party's awful ads targeting hunters and scaring them about voting today; and Gabriella details why North Carolina residents should vote and support the right to hunt and fish (RTHF) amendment against arguments opposing it.
Links for discussion:
North Dakota Ad: https://www.nrahlf.org/articles/2018/11/4/north-dakota-democrats-try-to-suppress-hunters-votes/
NC Right to Hunt and...2018-11-0620 min