The David Bernhardt Exit Interview

Here’s an excerpt from my Townhall.com: Hunters, anglers, ranchers, and other outdoor recreationists who felt voiceless during the Obama years welcomed the conservation policies advanced by the Trump administration. David Bernhardt, the 53rd Secretary of the Interior, believes he championed their interests well in a few short years. Secretary Bernhardt first rose to prominence as …

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EP 136 | District Of Conservation: Here’s Trump’s Conservation Legacy and More

that’s not the American way and it’s not the American spirit.” — Incoming Senate Energy & Natural Resource Chairman and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), E&E News – January 15th, 2021,  In Episode 136 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three matters: President Trump’s conservation legacy, whether or not Senator Manchin will vote against extreme environmental …

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Townhall VIP: Manchin Could Be a Bulwark Against Radical Environmental Policies

With the U.S. Senate evenly split 50-50, all eyes are on Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV).  The West Virginia senator, a moderate Democrat from ruby red West Virginia, is expected to become chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  The committee is seen as the most “non-partisan” or “bipartisan” entity focusing on “energy resources and development, …

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EP 135 | District Of Conservation: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly—New Bills to Track in 117th Congress

In Episode 135 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some new bills just introduced in Congress relating to wildlife conservation, public lands, and gun rights.  Apple Podcasts Spotify Bills Discussed in This Episode:  H.R. 286 – Gray Wolf Removal from ESA & DOI Delisting Order on Lower 48 Wolf H.R.247 Public Lands H.R.218 To prohibit future moratoriums on new federal …

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EP 134 | District Of Conservation: Biden Administration Now Has a Mandate and Virginia Sunday Hunting Bill

“It’s time for the Commonwealth of Virginia, my adopted home state, to repeal antiquated blue laws prohibiting public land hunting on Sundays. Not only are they outdated, they go against the very principles inset in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. One of its seven principles, the democracy of hunting, stipulates the government must allocate “access …

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Townhall: Virginia Should Pass New Sunday Hunting Bill

It’s time for the Commonwealth of Virginia, my adopted home state, to repeal antiquated blue laws prohibiting public land hunting on Sundays.  Not only are they outdated, they go against the very principles inset in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. One of its seven principles, the democracy of hunting, stipulates the government must allocate …

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EP 133 | District Of Conservation: The Future of the Firearms Industry with Roy Hill from Brownells

In Episode 133 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Brownells Public Relations Specialist Roy Hill for a wide-ranging interview.  Serious About Firearms Since 1939™, Brownells is the world’s leading source for gun parts and accessories, ammunition, gunsmithing tools, survival gear and archery products. The family-owned company proudly serves gunsmiths, gun owners, law enforcement and …

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EP 132 | District Of Conservation: Republicans Hunt Too & Hooray for Recreational Shooting on Public Lands!

In Episode 132 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three key points to kick off 2021. First, goals for the podcast and what content listeners can expect. Two, why Republicans like Senator Ted Cruz and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem shouldn’t be shamed for hunting — which is considered responsible recreation. Three, Bureau of Land …

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