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Ryan Zinke Reflects on DOI Legacy at SHOT Show 2022

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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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Adam Laxalt Interview at SHOT Show 2022

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Former Nevada Attorney Adam Laxalt is vying to be the 51st Republican Senator should he flip the U.S. Senate seat this November.  If Laxalt clinches the Republican nomination, he’ll face incumbent Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), a vulnerable Democrat, in the general election. As of this writing, Cook Political Report rates the Nevada Senate race as a …

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Young Voices Contributors Kat Dwyer & Patrick Hynes on Covering the E&E Beat

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In Episode 243 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is joined by fellow Young Voices Contributors Kat Dwyer and Patrick Hynes, who also cover the energy and environment beat for the program. Kat is the media & marketing manager at the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC) and host of the Whiskey Bench podcast. Patrick serves as chair of the DC …

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District of Conservation: Virginia Elk Hunt Lottery Application and Previewing My Florida State University Speech

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“We strongly believe in the “Hunting is Conservation” mantra. We are at a point in our elk management program where the population can sustain a conservative bull harvest without having negative population effects. This hunting opportunity falls in line with DWR’s mission to connect people to Virginia’s outdoors through activities, such as hunting. It also aligns …

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The Return of VCDL Lobby Day, Va. Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, SHOT Show

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In Episode 241 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the return of VCDL Lobby Day, the 20th annual Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival, and SHOT Show 2022. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review. Subscribe on Spotify Podcasts.  VCDL Lobby Day Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival …

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Environmentalists call Glenn Youngkin Natural Resources Secretary pick ‘extremist’

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“Virginia needs a diverse energy portfolio in place to fuel our economic growth, continued preservation of our natural resources, and a comprehensive plan to tackle rising sea levels. Andrew and Michael share my vision in finding new ways to innovate and use our natural resources to provide Virginia with a stable, dependable, and growing power …

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Why Exiting RGGI Will Benefit Virginia Consumers and Producers

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“The most notable problem with RGGI is its overall negligible impact on carbon emissions. In 2019, the Congressional Research Service observed that nine partner states “account for approximately 7% of U.S. CO2 emissions and 16% of U.S. gross domestic product” and called carbon emissions reductions “arguably negligible” at best.” — Gabriella writes in Virginian-Pilot, January …

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Charting 2022 Outdoor Goals and ATF Streamlining Suppressor Application Process

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In Episode 238 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back listeners to the show after a brief hiatus. She discusses 2022 outdoor goals and how listeners can pick up fishing, hunting, and other activities. Plus, the Christmas news gun owners got for suppressors. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Subscribe on Apple Podcasts …

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True conservationists should oppose 30×30 in 2022 (ft. Margaret Byfield)

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“The last time I counted, we had over 120 counties across the nation that have filed resolutions to oppose 30 by 30. So, you know, there’s some circles where it hasn’t really reached the reached.  I think the educational process where people are aware of it as to what it really is. But those areas …

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You Don’t Need a Rain Tax to Save the Chesapeake Bay (ft. Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi)

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In Episode 236 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi about Wednesday’s City Council vote to institute a stormwater utility fee, a.k.a. rain tax, by a 4-2 vote. The proposal will cost city taxpayers $4.48 million in 2022. Yi was one of two council members to oppose it, despite overwhelming …

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