District of Conservation Podcast

Washington State Isn’t Following the Science on Black Bear Management (ft. Douglas Boze & Joe Kondelis)

In Episode 234 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Washington State-based bear hunter & The Ultimate Guide to Black Bear Hunting author Douglas Boze and Western Bear Foundation president Joe Kondelis about the fallout from the cancellation of the spring 2022 black bear hunt. Plus, the politicization of wildlife management and how the incremental efforts to …

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Alex Epstein on Why Fossil Fuels Are Needed for Continued Flourishing

“The idea was I want a movement that doesn’t have this that really values our environment values a livable world but rejects this anti-human idea of eliminating our impact on nature and instead looks at everything from a human flourishing perspective. So how do we make the world a better place for human flourishing?” — Alex …

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District of Conservation: Washington State isn’t following the science on black bear conservation

“Washington just lost it’s permit-only spring bear season when the state’s Fish and Wildlife Commission vote came up tied 4-4. This is despite the fact that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff had recommended the commission approve the hunt, which has taken place each spring since 1999.  The vote to stop the spring bear hunt …

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District of Conservation: New Interior Department Report Recommends Crushing Oil and Gas Industry

“Our nation faces a profound climate crisis that is impacting every American. The Interior Department has an obligation to responsibly manage our public lands and waters – providing a fair return to the taxpayer and mitigating worsening climate impacts – while staying steadfast in the pursuit of environmental justice. This review outlines significant deficiencies in …

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Why Hunters Should Care About the Second Amendment (ft. Mark Jones from Gun Owners of America)

In Episode 230 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Mark Jones, Gun Owner of America’s National Hunter Outreach Director and the Regional Director for the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains. Mark spent 26 years as the Wildlife Research Program Supervisor at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.  GOA was founded in 1976 by the late Sen. …

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EP 229: POLITICO Issues Warning to Anti-Gun Democrats & Why “Yellowstone” on Paramount Network is So Popular

“Democrats need to learn how to talk about firearm rights and crime issues without demonizing millions of voters who own guns. What Democrats don’t realize is that the very voters they are losing by the tens of thousands each cycle are also the people who account for the largest surge of new firearm sales…These voters …

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Podcast: Secretary Granholm Still Tied to Proterra and Interview with Dave McCool from North Branch Outing Club

In Episode 228 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two important items and introduces listeners to North Branch Outing Club guide/outfitter Dave McCool. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Florida HB 579 – Aquatic Plant Management | Conservation Nation video on AguaCulture WFB: Energy Secretary Granholm Violates Ethics Pledge To Boost Proterra, Watchdog Claims VLOG: …

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Previewing My UTSA Speech, Wisconsin Gray Wolf Hunt Cancelled, GoWild App Names a New Crayfish

In Episode 225 of District of Conservation, Gabriella previews her talk at University of Texas-San Antonio, the latest in gray wolf news, and GoWild App getting to name a new Kentucky crayfish. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES UTSA Speech Details – 11/2 NSSF: FIREARM INDUSTRY SURPASSES $14 BILLION IN PITTMAN-ROBERTSON EXCISE TAX CONTRIBUTIONS FOR …

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Congressional Democrats Join Calls to Nix IRS Proposal From Reconciliation Bill to No Avail

Here’s my latest IWF blog post on the latest IRS proposal news: A handful of Congressional Democrats attempted to kill a controversial IRS proposal to track the inflows and outflows of private bank accounts. However, despite their best efforts, the latest Build Back Better plan with a new whittled down price tag of $1.75 – $1.85 trillion still keeps …

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McAuliffe vs. Youngkin—Who’s Better for Virginia’s True Conservationists?

In Episode 224 of District of Conservation, Gabriella compares and contrasts Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates – Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin – on firearms/Second Amendment rights, sportsmen’s issues, and energy. At the end of her analysis, she mentions who earned her vote yesterday. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Firearms McAuliffe’s gun control platform / gun …

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