My podcast, District of Conservation, turns ONE next week! Yay! I launched the podcast last September 3rd, 2018. Here are some milestones from the past year: Thousands of downloads/listens Cracking the Top 100 Outdoor Category in Apple Podcasts Inspiring thought-provoking conversations Bringing on unique guests to discuss forestry, grizzly bear management, and furbearer conservation, for …
Originally published July 25, 2019. In the age of social media censorship of hunting and shooting sports content, outdoor enthusiasts feel alienated online. As platforms like Facebook and Instagram increasingly rely on automation and algorithms that flag innocuous hunting and firearms content, users feel they are unable to navigate the digital waters comfortably and with …
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On August 12, the Commerce Department’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and Interior Department’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) announced rules changes to the implementation of regulations pertaining to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973. The Endangered Species Act was last reauthorized in 1988. Why the prolonged delay in updating it? It’s long overdue to …
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In Episode 46 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation. Nothing provokes immense reaction from Americans today than any mention of fur or fur-trapping. Celebrities, advocacy groups, and politicians have suggested wearing fur is murder and evil. In recent years, the war on fur has greatly reached new heights. This year, …
In Episode 45 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down three important news items. They include: Newly-unveiled rules changes—or improvements—to the Endangered Species Act, specifically Section 4, 4(d), and 7, were announced by the Department of Interior yesterday to ensure more than 3 percent of listed species are delisted and can be recovered A defense …
I appeared on Bearing Arm’s Cam and Company with Cam Edwards today to discuss the latest pressing gun news of the day—particularly Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposal that would levy more taxes on guns and ammunition. She claims her proposal will stop 80% of mass shootings. Preposterous… Not surprising. Here’s more on the segment: Elizabeth Warren …
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I felt it was time to give my newsletter a name. It has been in circulation for nearly three years, so I felt it appropriate to do so. Introducing… Angling Right with Gabriella Hoffman! There’s no change to the publishing time/date or content. Newsletter issues go out Mondays at 10am ET. If you’re a regular …
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brad Luttrell of GoWild for his podcast, Restless Native, back in June. We talked about a multitude of things, and I think you’ll enjoy our conversation. Here’s more on our interview: Gabriella Hoffman has worked her way up to being an active writer in the hunting, fishing, …
In Episode 44 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the start of National Shooting Sports Month, the critical role firearms play in this country, and how August serves as the perfect opportunity to teach people real gun safety and handling. Notes: National Shooting Sports Month context How excise taxes collected on firearms go back to …
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In Episode 43 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Cody McLaughlin—a Republican political operative by day, outdoorsman and conservationist by night and weekend. Cody sits on the board of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. He was recently recognized as a “30 Under 30: The Green Generation” winner and Insider NJ’s 2019 Insider 100 winner. He discusses …