District of Conservation Podcast

EP. 63 | District Of Conservation: Check Out GoWild App’s 2019 Hunting Survey

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It’s our final District of Conservation episode of 2019! Today, I discuss GoWild’s newly-released hunting survey. The results are, dare we say it, SHOCKING. 🎧 to learn now to snag these before they run out. Apple: http://bit.ly/GoWildHuntingSurvey Anchor: http://bit.ly/GoWildAppSurvey Listen below: ### What did you think of this piece? Am I on-target or off-mark? As …

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EP. 62 | District Of Conservation: Aurelia Skipwith Confirmed, BLM Relocation Brouhaha, LA Sues CA Over Gator Meat & Skins Ban

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In Episode 62 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some breaking news from in and around the nation’s capital. Here’s what she discussed:  Aurelia Skipwith’s Confirmation to USFWS She was confirmed last Thursday BLM Relocation Update AP Article: https://apnews.com/c5fb749bdc022e3781a9a75041534d12?utm_medium=APWestRegion&utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=SocialFlow 93% of Public Lands are Out West: http://www.trcp.org/2018/08/29/new-study-shows-9-52-million-acres-western-public-lands-landlocked/ Past BLM Relocation Bills in Congress: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/115/hr2287/details Louisiana Sues California Over …

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EP. 61 | District Of Conservation: Buck Robinson of Outdoor Access

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In Episode 61 of District of Conservation, Gabriella talks with Outdoor Access’ Buck Robinson, the company’s CMO and co-founder. Outdoor Access is taking the outdoor industry by storm and has been called the “Airbnb of the Great Outdoors.” The start-up company is dedicated to unlocking the outdoors by making private land more accessible and affordable …

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EP. 60 | District Of Conservation: Brad Smith of Walton Rods

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In Episode 60 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brad Smith of Walton Rods. Brad discusses his journey from outdoor communicator to small business owner/rod maker, shares some perspectives about misconceptions about fly fishing, how social media (especially Instagram) has played an integral role in their business model, why they don’t work with influencers, …

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EP 58: Ladies Fish Tales from Headwaters on the Soque

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On October 26, 2019, five female outdoor communicators became Soque Slayers at Headwaters on the Soque (HOTS). It was the lodge’s inaugural Ladies Cast and Blast event. Five women from different states, backgrounds, interest levels, and fishing styles all united by a love of fishing, fly and all, share their experiences from this heavenly slice …

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EP. 57 | District Of Conservation: Gun Control is Coming to Virginia—Here’s How to Fight Back & Win

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In Episode 57 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dissects the gun control bills that will be heard in Virginia’s General Assembly come January and why they won’t stop crimes but rather criminalize law-abiding gun owners in the state. She also offers three ways to be proactive and fight back these bad bills.  SHOW NOTES:  HB …

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District of Conservation Podcast is Moving to Mondays Starting November 25th

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District of Conservation will now drop episodes every Monday. And for the holiday season, we’ll double up on episodes on Mondays and Wednesdays.  On Monday, Gabriella will have an episode about the gun control bills that will be heard in Virginia’s General Assembly come January. On Wednesday, her group interview with female outdoor writers from …

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EP. 55 | District Of Conservation: Stephanie Vatalaro of Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation

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Photo Credit: RBFF Stephanie Vatalaro of Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation is our guest for Episode 55 of District of Conservation.  She serves as the Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at the organization, which is based in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.  The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is a national, non-profit organization …

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EP. 54 | District Of Conservation: Checking In With Safari Club International at Their New DC HQ

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I visited visited with Ben Cassidy, Chip Honeycutt, and Cyrus Baird at SCI’s new DC headquarters on October 21st to see what they’re up to, what’s going on federally and across the states (in terms of legislation), their new podcast “Tag Soup” debuting, and so much more.  Safari Club International (SCI) is a not-for-profit organization …

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EP. 53 | District Of Conservation: Vote 2A in Virginia, Dierks Bentley Fined for Fishing Sans License, Airbnb Caves to PETA, SCOTUS To Heart First Gun Case in a Decade

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In Episode 53 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the latest outdoor and conservation news AND previews some upcoming interviews on the docket.  Listen to the episode here: Why it’s important for Virginia voters to vote for pro-gun candidates on November 5th Dierks Bentley getting fined $139.50 for not fishing with a license. No one …

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