I have a new YouTube vlog premiering on the 2022 Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival from over the weekend. Here’s more about the festival: The Virginia Fly Fishing Festival is the largest event of its kind in the country and attracts fly anglers from across the United States and the Mid-Atlantic in particular. Nowhere …
My dad and I recently went trout fishing in Passage Creek and Orndorff’s Rainbow Trout Farm in Shenandoah County, VA. Passage Creek is located in George Washington & Jefferson National Forest near Elizabeth Furnace, while Orndorff’s Trout Farm is about 30 miles west in the mountains. Here’s how we did:
This National Fishing and Boating Week, I did my part to introduce some new people to fishing and learned more about boating best practices. It was held from June 1-9, 2019. It’s largely put on to introduce new folks to fishing, boating, and the Great Outdoors. It’s perfectly timed with Great Outdoors Month, too. How awesome …
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I submitted comment for a piece for Visit Prince William County, Virginia’s blog post “The Insiders Guide to Fishing Spots in Prince William, VA.” Below is my excerpt: Avid sportswoman, angler and writer for Sporting Classics Daily, Gabriella Hoffman shares why she enjoys fishing at Locust Shade Park and Lake Ridge Marina in Prince William, VA. “I like how close …
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While things weren’t looking promising for hunting in the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, the same report revealed fishing recruitment efforts were enjoying far more success. From 2011 to 2016, fishing participation grew from 33.1 million anglers to 35.8 million in 2016—an eight percent increase. Total angler expenditures also rose 2 percent, from $45 billion …
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Yesterday, I appeared on one of my favorite programs, The Stacy on the Right Show, hosted by the fabulous Stacy Washington, to talk how conservatives and Republicans must have a seat at the table to shape true conservation policy. We talked about how conservatives and Republicans must partake in the conversation about true conservation while …
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In Episode 19 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps the 19th annual Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. I also conducted four mini interviews with four outdoor communicators at the show: —Emily George, outdoor writer, SEOPA member, and content specialist at Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries Instagram: www.instagram.com/em_georgee —Debbie Hanson, outdoor …
I’ve lived in Virginia for nearly seven years and haven’t attended our annual Fly Fishing and Wine Festival in Doswell, VA. That changes this Saturday, January 12, 2019. I’ve made it known that I’m dipping more into fly fishing, a graduation from cast and spin bait, you could say (but not abandonment). I just want …
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In Episode 8 of District of Conservation, I spoke with Erin Crooks – founder of the Virginia Beach, VA nonprofit Raise ‘Em Outdoors – about getting kids involved fishing, hunting, and shooting sports. Below is EP 8: Here’s the gist: Erin discussed being a Virginia transplant and the challenges that arise with finding sporting opportunities …
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