In Episode 74 of District of Conservation, I discuss ways to practice social distancing in The Great Outdoors and how to heed caution from state wildlife agencies and be aware of any closures in your state(s). She also discussed the Great American Outdoors Act (to permanently & fully fund Land and Water Conservation Fund + …
In Episode 73 of District of Conservation, I interview Hannah Downey from the Bozeman, MT-based Property and Environment Research Center. Hannah serves as their Policy Director. We touched upon a multitude of subjects , ranging from finding market solutions to environmental problems to the status of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), in this …
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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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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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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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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Our first episode of 2020 is LIVE. In Episode 64 of District of Conservation, host Gabriella Hoffman sits down with outdoor writer and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival director, Beau Beasley, to preview this weekend’s upcoming festival and to chat about his background, writing endeavors, and why conservation guides his philosophy in reporting. Get …