District of Conservation Podcast

District of Conservation: Curt McAllister from Toyota Motor North America

In Episode 288 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Curt McAllister from Toyota Motor North America. Curt serves as the Midwest Public Relations Manager. They discuss Curt’s foray into the outdoor industry, how Toyota gets involved in conservation and outdoor media. Plus, how Toyota’s practical electrification plans differ from their competition and latest trucks on …

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An Interview with Jenn Callahan, POMA Marketing + Business Director

In Episode 287 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jenn Callahan—the new Director of Business Development and Marketing at Professional Outdoor Media Association. Tune in! Listen on Apple Podcasts Learn more about Jenn Callahan: Jenn CallahanDirector of Business Development and MarketingLouisville, Kentucky Jenn Callahan has over 20 years of experience in marketing and business development. …

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Wading Into Waterfowl Conservation with South Carolina Waterfowl Association

In Episode 286 of District of Conservation, Gabriella introduces listeners to the South Carolina Waterfowl Association. SCWA is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing and perpetuating South Carolina’s wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation. Gabriella sits down with SCWA Founder/CEO David Wielicki and Communications Director Maria Hackney. Tune in to learn more! Listen on …

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Townhall: SCOTUS Concealed Carry Decision Reflects the Times

Last week, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down the most consequential gun rights decision in 14 years, eliminating barriers for citizens in seven states to get their concealed carry permits. But opponents claim the ruling will upend safety in blue states and major U.S. cities. In New York State Rifle and Pistol Association vs Bruen, …

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EP 285: Oppose the RETURN Act and Shall-Issue Comes to Maryland

“P-R taxes are applied to manufacturers who then bake them into the cost of their goods. In other words, although consumers aren’t technically paying the tax, they are ultimately footing the bill. So even if the tax was eliminated, consumers wouldn’t necessarily see a price reduction at the register, since the cost of firearms and …

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EP 284: SCOTUS Hands Down Ruling in West Virginia v. EPA Case (ft. Mandy Gunasekara)

In Episode 284 of District of Conservation, Gabriella gets reaction from Mandy Gunasekara, former EPA Chief-of-Staff and current IWF Senior Policy Analyst, on the West Virginia v. EPA decision. SCOTUS ruled 6-3 that the EPA overstepped its authority in 2015 when limiting greenhouse-gas emissions from power plants a la the Clean Power Plan. Tune in! …

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NYSRPA vs. Bruen Decision, Biden Signs Gun Control Bill, Abortion Clinics on Federal Public Lands

In Episode 283 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down three news stories: the NYSRPA vs Bruen decision, Biden signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law, and why even the Biden administration and preservationist environmental groups are skeptical about abortion clinics on federal public lands in red states.  SHOW NOTES NYSRPA vs Bruen Decision …

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EP 282: An Update on Happy the Elephant & Interior Dept. Erases Litigation Website

In Episode 282 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a positive update on Happy the Asian elephant’s situation and the Department of Interior revoking a Trump-era secretarial order offering transparency on “sue and settle” lawsuits.  Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES NSSF: NY Court Rules Happy the Elephant Isn’t Human EP 278: Should Happy the …

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EP 281: POMA Conference in Kalispell and Helping Montana Flood Relief Efforts

In Episode 281 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her trip to Kalispell, MT for Professional Outdoor Media Association’s annual Business Conference and how listeners can chip in to help Montana flooding relief efforts. Listen on Apple Podcasts SHOW NOTES Join Professional Outdoor Media Association CNBC: ‘Yellowstone’ boom pits lifetime Montana residents against wealthy newcomers …

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An Interview with Texas Rancher and Conservationist Joe Fitzsimons

In Episode 280 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her conversation withJoe Fitzsimons, San Pedro Ranch co-owner and 2021 Texas Leopold Conservation Award winner. Originally recorded in August 2021. The episode coincides with her newly-published Conservation Nation report from Texas.  Joseph B.C. Fitzsimons is a natural resources, oil and gas and water law attorney and …

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