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[Media Mention] The Insiders Guide to Fishing Spots in Prince William, VA

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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NRATV Interview: #EarthDay, Hunting is Conservation, Conservation Nation

On Monday, coincidentally Earth Day, I appeared on Cam and Company on NRATV with host Cam Edwards. I discussed how hunters (and anglers) play a critical but under-appreciated role in conservation and, by extension, the environment. I also discussed the launch of my new YouTube series, Conservation Nation, in partnership with the Committee for a …

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Sporting Classics Daily: The App Aiming to Hook More People on Fishing

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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[MEDIA APPEARANCE] Stacy on the Right Show — March 13, 2019

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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EP 26 | District Of Conservation: Make Hunting Ecumenical Again and Outdoor Women Making Waves During March

In Episode 26 of District of Conservation, I deviate from the usual discussion of public policy affecting anglers and hunters to instead discuss the need for the outdoor industry to adopt a more ecumenical approach to hunting and fishing recruitment efforts, not subtraction with lectures on the “right” way to hunt or fish. She also …

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EP 24 | District Of Conservation: Boris Hoffman Fled Socialism to Pursue His American Dream and Fish Without Fear

Imagine living in a socialist nation where fishing opportunities were scarce, gun rights were nonexistent, freedom wasn’t within reach, and the government gets away with pollution while blaming private enterprise for their sins. That is the childhood my father, Boris Hoffman, had growing up in Soviet-occupied Lithuania. Since moving to the U.S., my father has …

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EP 22 | District Of Conservation: David Bernhardt Nominated to Run Interior Department

In Episode 22 of District of Conservation, I discussed a lot of news—starting with how pro-gun interests in Virginia will benefit from the fallout of political chaos befalling Governor Ralph Northam (D-VA) and Lt. Government Justin Fairfax. I also discussed appearing in both Field & Stream and Outdoor Life for the first time. I wrote …

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EP 14 | District Of Conservation: H.W. Bush’s Conservation and Fishing Legacy

In Episode 14 of District of Conservation, I touched upon on Bush 41’s legacy with respect to conservation, environmental issues, and fishing. Below is the full episode: Here’s the gist: I touched upon on Bush 41’s legacy with respect to conservation, environmental issues, and fishing. I discussed why the 8-0 ruling in Weyerhaueser vs. U.S.F.W.S …

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EP 13 | District Of Conservation: #GivingTuesday Edition for Hunters, Anglers, Gun Owners

In Episode 13 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a helpful article on which conservation groups hunters and anglers should support on #GivingTuesday and lists the best groups to support that promote true conservation efforts. Listen to the full episode below: Article on Charity Navigator, IRS 990 / 1040 Forms, and Foundation Money lustravagorvirginia.home.blog/2018/11/21/you-must-choose-but-choose-wisely/ Groups Gabriella …

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Future Female Leaders Endorses ‘District of Conservation’ Podcast. Yay!

I didn’t see this review of District of Conservation by Future Female Leaders’ Aryssa Damron until now, but I absolutely love it and think it encapsulates my podcast pretty well.   Here’s a snippet: Though the Washington, D.C. area is known for politics, entrepreneur and media specialist Gabriella Hoffman knows that there are some great …

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