Public Lands

Townhall: Forest Service Wants to Permanently Close 226K Acres to Recreational Shooting

The Biden administration continues to wage war on public lands access to deter activities like hunting, fishing, and shooting sports. Mind you, these activities pump back billions to conservation funding annually.  The U.S. Forest Service, a subsidiary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is considering a rule to permanently close over 226,000 National Forest Service (NFS) lands to …

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District of Conservation: USFS Wants to Permanently Close 226K Acres to Recreational Shooting

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. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests work toward …

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EP 350: Interior Dept. Unveils Public Lands Rule & FL Constitutional Carry

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! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Interior Department Releases Proposed Plan to Guide the Balanced Management of Public Lands …

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Townhall: Biden Harms True Conservation by Misusing Antiquities Act

Last week, President Biden announced the creation of two new national monuments.  The decision isn’t random. Biden wants to win back environmentalists he angered after approving the Alaska Willow Project.  The Avi Kwa Ame National Monument consists of over 500,000 federal land acres in Clark County, Nevada, while the proposed Castner Range National Monument near El Paso, Texas, will …

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EP 343: The Hidden War on Public Lands Continues ft. John Nores

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. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Connect …

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VIDEO: should You Buy an ‘America the Beautiful’ Pass in 2023?

Crossposted from my Substack.com account: If you’re setting your 2023 New Year’s Resolutions, add an “America the Beautiful” park pass to the mix. The 63 parks considered National Parks are often regarded as “America’s Best Idea.” That’s an absolute fact. This year, I visited six National Park Service-affiliated parks – five official National Parks, one …

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EP 311: San Juan County UT Commissioner Bruce Adams

In Episode 311 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Bruce Adams, a long-serving San Juan County, UT commissioner. Commissioner Adams discusses his background, service to the commission, his involvement in Bears Ears National Monument, and shares what he loves most about his county and its outdoor offerings. Tune in! Listen on Apple …

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EP 310: Utah Conservation Politics with Andrew Sandstrom

In Episode 310 of District of Conservation, Gabriella invites Andrew Sandstrom onto the podcast. Andrew is one of two interviewees in her new “Conservation Nation” episode on Utah public lands. Get to know Andrew today on the podcast. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES A “Monumental” Trek Through Utah! Conservation Nation E11 Follow Andrew on …

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