Ryan Zinke

Conservation Nation EP13: Proactive Forest Management

My long-awaited report on forest management is FINALLY out and I’d love your feedback. Across the nation—especially out West—poor policies, especially climate-centric ones that discourage proactive forest management, have invited high-intensity fires. Preservationist environmentalists have been obstacles to achieving harmony with forests. Why? They admonish responsible management of forests, sue to prevent management, and shrug …

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Townhall: A Campaign Update with Ryan Zinke

When I first interviewed former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke for Townhall earlier this year, he was simply a candidate for his old Congress gig. Though he was the presumed frontrunner for Montana’s newly-drawn 1st Congressional District, he faced some challenges from fellow Republicans. Although he narrowly won the June primary, today he is favored to beat his Democrat challenger, …

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Ryan Zinke Reflects on DOI Legacy at SHOT Show 2022

Ryan Zinke, formerly Montana’s At-Large representative and the 52nd Interior Secretary, wants to represent the Treasure State in Congress again with the creation of a second congressional seat.  Zinke is running to represent the newly-formed MT-1 District, which encompasses “15 counties in western Montana and part of Pondera County, including the cities of Missoula, Kalispell, Butte, Bozeman and Hamilton.” Right …

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EP 16: Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is Out—Who Will Replace Him?

In Episode 16 of District of Conservation, I discuss what Ryan Zinke’s departure as Interior Secretary means, discuss his various accomplishments for hunting/shooting sports/fishing, and who his likely successor will be. Listen to the full episode here:   Here’s the gist: I discussed the news of Zinke’s departure from Department of Interior, fairly assess his …

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