EP. 72 | District Of Conservation: Travis Thompson of Cast & Blast FL

Travis Thompson is the cohost of the popular Cast and Blast FL podcast alongside co-hosts Nathan Henderson and his wife Emily Thompson. He also is a waterfowl guide and active in conservation efforts in his state. On the podcast this week, Travis joins me to talk about what’s happening in the Everglades, why Florida man is a thing, …

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EP. 71 | District Of Conservation: Kate MacGregor Confirmed, Wolf Delisting Update, VA School District Offering Hunting Courses

In Episode 71, Gabriella begins with a call-to-action to encourage listeners to get more women fishing, hunting, and partaking in shooting sports this International Women’s Day on March 8th. She also discusses the confirmation of Kate MacGregor as the new Deputy Interior Secretary, a House bill to delist the gray wolf, and one Virginia school …

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EP. 70 | District Of Conservation: My Georgia Hog Has Been Recovered & Let’s Talk Conservation at CPAC This Week

In Episode 70 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gives an update on her wild hog harvest from October and encourages listeners attending CPAC this week to come talk about conservation at the CFACT booth. She also previewed her upcoming interview on Cast & Blast FL Podcast with co-host Travis Thompson, which will be recorded later …

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EP. 69 | District Of Conservation:Good News—HB 961 is Dead (For Now) in Virginia. Now the Battle for 2A Begins

n 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.  Listen below or …

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EP. 68 | District Of Conservation: Finally Some Good News Out of Virginia: Elk Tag Closer to Reality & Trout Slam Challenge Announced

In Episode 68 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses several positive things happening in Virginia on the conservation front. First, both chambers of the General Assembly passed their respective versions of the elk tag bill, in accordance with the 2019 Elk Management Plan. Second, VDGIF announced a Trout Slam Challenge is coming in March 2020. …

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H.R. 2474 Will Destroy Freelancing in America as We Know It

In the latest installment of my newsletter Angling Right, I discussed my opposition to H.R. 2474, or the PRO Act of 2019. I retired from political activism in 2016 to launch my freelance media consulting business and never looked back.  Since I’ve joined the gig economy, I’ve never been happier and more productive as a …

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EP. 67 | District Of Conservation: Virginia Democrats Don’t Understand Gun Safety, One Trillion Trees Initiative, New WOTUS Rules Finalized

In Episode 67 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a viral video of a Virginia Delegate, Mark Levine, gunsplaining about what gun owners should own and shouldn’t own to justify his House Bill 961 that would ban commonly owned sporting rifles like the AR-15; President Trump endorsing the One Trillion Tree Initiative; and new EPA …

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EP. 66 | District Of Conservation: Here’s What Actually Happened at Lobby Day This Week

In 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 …

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Conservation Nation EP3: Reformers Draining the Swamp

In Episode 3 of my CFACT video series CONSERVATION NATION, I interview several conservation stakeholders who are implementing reforms in the name of true conservation. First, she spoke with Safari Club International—a hunting rights organization that boasts 50,000 members across 180 chapters here and abroad. Then she visited with Rep. John Curtis (R-UT), who sits …

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EP. 65 | District Of Conservation: Brad Luttrell of GoWild App Joins the Podcast

In Episode 65 of District of Conservation, GoWild App co-founder and Gabby’s friend Brad Luttrell joins the podcast to dish the latest on the company, the intersection of tech and the outdoors, their new—and fascinating—hunting survey, and so much more.  Listen below or on Apple Podcasts: Website: https://timetogowild.com/ *Download GoWild* Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/gowild/id1237419907 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gowild.gowildandroid&hl=en_US Instagram: …

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