Best Gabriella Ban Podcasts (2024)

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EP 469: Trump-Vance Energy & Environment Agenda (ft. Mandy Gunasekara, Former Trump EPA Chief-of-Staff) 35:17

3d ago35:17

35:17

In Episode 469 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mandy Gunasekara - former Trump EPA chief-of-staff and veteran Republican environmental lawyer and analyst. Mandy previews what a hypothetical Trump 2.0 EPA will look like policywise, why deregulation won't lead to decimation, if she is being considered for the EPA administrator jo…

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EP 468: COP16 Summit & 30-by-30 Update with Margaret Byfield 30:26

17d ago30:26

30:26

In Episode 468 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back American Stewards of Liberty executive director Margaret Byfield. Margaret chats about COP16 currently happening in Colombia, biodiversity/nature credits, the status of 30-by-30, natural asset companies, natural capital accounts, and the future of property rights. Tune in to learn …

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EP 467: Jim Curcuruto of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation 32:25

23d ago32:25

32:25

In Episode 467 of District of Conservation, Gabriella visits with her bass fishing partner and friend, Jim Curcuruto, Executive Director of Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation. Jim discusses his story, his work with Outdoor Stewards, the importance of recruiting and retaining HATS (hunters, anglers, trapper, shooters) for conservation's lon…

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EP 466: Fly Fishing Virginia's Beaver Creek (ft. Tim Freeman of Cool Water Outfitters) 38:42

24d ago38:42

38:42

In Episode 466 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Cool Water Outfitters owner and operator Tim Freeman. Learn Tim's story, what makes a Cool Water excursion different from other fly fishing trips, cooperating with land owners, conservation efforts, and the future of fly fishing. Recorded on October 14th, 2024. Tune in to learn more!…

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EP 465: Hunters + Anglers for Harris-Walz & Bears Ears Bans Recreational Shooting 29:09

30d ago29:09

29:09

In Episode 465 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on a positive update to the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest closures in Virginia, Harris-Walz outreach to hunters and anglers, and the problem with banning recreational shooting on 1.36M acres on Bears Ears National Monument in Utah. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NO…

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EP 464: Doves & LandTrust Experience with Taylor Moyer 42:53

1M ago42:53

42:53

In Episode 464 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her chat with Taylor Moyer, a North Carolina-based former NASCAR guy to rancher and LandTrust's Landowner Marketing & Partnerships Manager. LandTrust is the premiere online outdoor marketplace to find your next outdoor excursion on private land. This exchange was recorded on September …

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EP 463: Forest Service Exploits Helene to Close Va. Public Lands 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

In Episode 463 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Mark and Shallon of the Appalachian Homestead about a blanket closure to two regions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in SWVA and how the order will affect locals who depend on hunting, fishing, and foraging. The Temporary Order was issued on October 2, 2024 and…

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EP 462: Wyoming Wind Woes ft. Anne Brande 35:31

1M ago35:31

35:31

In Episode 462 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Anne Brande, a fourth-generation photographer and founder of Albany County Conservancy, to discuss Wyoming wind woes. Her organization is fighting upwards of 20+ onshore wind projects. Learn more about her efforts on the podcast today. SHOW NOTES Albany County Conservancy Learn mo…

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EP 461: Dove Hunting & America Goes Nuclear 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

In Episode 461 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her first dove hunt, teases her upcoming interview with LandTrust's Taylor Moyer, and discusses three important nuclear energy developments domestically and globally. SHOW NOTES My First Dove Financial Times: World’s biggest banks pledge support for nuclear power Reuters: Microsoft dea…

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EP 460: Utah Public Lands Lawsuit ft. Andrew Sandstrom 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

In Episode 460 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Andrew Sandstrom to discuss the state of Utah filing a lawsuit to return 18.5M Bureau of Land Management of what they deem "unappropriated" land back to the state. Tune in as they break down the lawsuit! SHOW NOTES Stand for Our Land Utah AP: Utah lawsuit seeks state control over v…

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EP 459: Rethinking All-of-The-Above with André Béliveau 39:24

2M ago39:24

39:24

In Episode 459 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses her upcoming fall hunting/fishing plans, her appointment to Virginia's Land Conservation Foundation Board of Trustees, and welcomes Commonwealth Foundation's André Béliveau onto the program for an important energy policy discussion and to discuss his organization's Energy Platform. SHO…

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EP 458: Fishing & Foraging in Lithuania 20:37

2M ago20:37

20:37

In Episode 458 of District of Conservation, Gabriella kicks of Season 7 of the podcast by recapping her Lithuanian vacation. Namely, outdoor pursuits. These include her fishing (mis)adventures and two good days of mushroom foraging success. And comparing and contrasting EU vs US environmental campaigns. Tune in the learn more! SHOW NOTES Lithuania …

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EP 457: Affordable Housing on Public Lands 18:40

3M ago18:40

18:40

In Episode 457 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses bipartisan visions for opening of federal lands to affordable housing and the implications of such a policy. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Trump Video - Freedom Cities CNN: Trump proposes building 10 ‘freedom cities’ and flying cars ⁠POLITICO: Trump calls for contest to create futu…

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EP 456: Wildlife for All Meddles in FL Yes on 2 Battle (ft. Luke Hilgemann) 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

In Episode 456 of District of Conservation, Gabriella brings back Luke Hilgemann of IOTR to discuss Wildlife for All weighing in on Florida Yes on 2. Plus, IOTR's 2025 focus and partnership with the Cabela Family Foundation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Wildlife for All: Why Florida’s Right to Hunt Amendment is Unnecessary IOTR Florida Yes on …

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EP 455: Harris-Walz Aren't Friends to Gun Owners, Hunters 18:19

3M ago18:19

18:19

In Episode 455 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dives deeper into the Harris-Walz ticket and their track records on climate, energy, conservation, and more. Sportsmen and women have much to worry about this candidacy, sadly. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES EP 454: VP Candidate Tim Walz - Anti-2A, Pro-Net-Zero Let's Talk About That Viral Har…

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EP 454: VP Candidate Tim Walz - Anti-2A, Pro-Net-Zero 26:10

3M ago26:10

26:10

In Episode 454 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down VP Harris' running mate MN Governor Tim Walz and his extreme record on conservation, gun rights, and climate. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Minnesota deer hunting group drops support of Gov. Tim Walz's 2023 opener over guns, wolves Gov. Tim Walz says he supports legislation to ba…

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EP 453: Fishing & Boating Politics (ft. Gettys Brannon) 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

In Episode 453 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with R. Gettys Brannon - a former collegiate angler and current president/CEO of South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance. Tune in to learn about Gettys' story, advocacy, and the latest in boating and fishing politics regionally and federally. SHOW NOTES ICAST Vlog + DOC Episode SC Boa…

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EP 452: Kamala Harris Puts Climate Above Conservation 12:36

4M ago12:36

12:36

In Episode 452 of District fo Conservation, Gabriella gives a snapshot into VP Kamala's energy and conservation record from AG to U.S. Senator to VP. Unfortunately, she'll put climate ahead of true conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Green New Deal - Kamala Harris Medium IRA Tie-breaking Vote WSJ: What Kamala Harris Believes WEX: Harris…

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EP 451: The Fishing Industry Shines at ICAST 2024 19:31

4M ago19:31

19:31

In Episode 451 of District of Conservation, Gabriella posts a recap of interviews she conducted at ICAST 2024 in Orlando, Florida, last week. SHOW NOTES Gabriella's ICAST Vlog American Sportfishing Association ICAST Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support…

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EP 450: Nightmare in Nantucket - Vineyard Wind Disaster 31:57

4M ago31:57

31:57

In Episode 450 of District of Conservation, Gabriella unpacks the fall-out and attempted cover up of the Vineyard Wind 1 turbine disaster unfolding in Nantucket, MA. She taps Bonnie Brady and Meghan Lapp, two commercial fishing industry activists and Big Wind opponents, to deconstruct what's happening and why ocean industrialization is harmful to c…

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EP 449: Fly Fishing Heals with Beau Beasley 34:47

4M ago34:47

34:47

In Episode 449 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back author and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Beau Beasley. Beau discusses his new book Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Beau Beasley's Website Healing Waters Book Project Healing Waters Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…

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EP 448: Yellowstone Returns & Big Game Academy with Aaron Schmaus 22:29

4M ago22:29

22:29

In Episode 448 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aaron Schmaus - outdoor entrepreneur, host of the Primitive Republic Podcast, and co-creator of the forthcoming Big Game Academy program. Formerly an extra on Yellowstone TV on Paramount, Aaron discusses the final upcoming episodes and if Kevin Costner's absence will take away from…

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EP 447: Overturning Chevron Doctrine Won't Ruin Conservation (ft. Luke Hilgemann) 26:42

5M ago26:42

26:42

In Episode 467 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Luke Hilgemann from International Order of T. Roosevelt to discuss how Chevron Doctrine being overturned is actually a good thing for conservation and our sporting way of life. Plus, the latest of wolf reintroduction and Florida's Yes on 2 ballot measure. Tune in to learn more! SHO…

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EP 446: Hunter & Gun Owner GOTV Efforts (ft. Baker Leavitt) 36:29

5M ago36:29

36:29

In Episode 446 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Baker Leavitt - CEO of Digital Mongoose. Baker also works with Black Rifle Coffee Company and the Hunter Recruitment Project. Baker joins the program to discuss why hunters and gun owners don't vote and how to drive them to the polls, especially with their rights and access on the lin…

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EP 445: Getting Service Members Outdoors with Roy Hill 23:31

5M ago23:31

23:31

In Episode 445 of District of Conservation, Gabriella catches up with Roy Hill - formerly of Brownells and now with Swanson Russell. Roy is a longtime firearms industry fixture and is active with Special Operations Wounded Warriors outside of his day job. Tune in to learn more about SOWW and Roy's involvement. SHOW NOTES Swanson Russell Connect wit…

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EP 444: Hunting, Shooting Sports Approval Decreases + Nuclear Energy 26:43

5M ago26:43

26:43

In Episode 444 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a new CAHSS/Responsive Management study showing a slight decline of approval for hunting and shooting sports and why nuclear energy most be catalyzed. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Americans’ Attitudes Toward Hunting and Sport Shooting Report Identifies Decline America Needs to Sup…

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EP 443: FEMA Climate Declaration, Farm Tour, Wallace J. Nichols 30:39

5M ago30:39

30:39

In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on some overlooked things from the past week: environmental groups petitioning FEMA to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as "major disasters"; her recent CTIC Conservation in Action Farm Tour in NE Arkansas; and the untimely passing of marine biologist and Blue Mind Theory p…

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EP 442: Congressman Bruce Westerman, House Natural Resources Chairman 24:26

5M ago24:26

24:26

In Episode 422 of District of Conservation, Gabriella visits Capitol Hill to chat with Rep Bruce Westerman (R-AR) - chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. Chairman Westerman rejoins the podcast to discuss the committee's work to conduct oversight of bad Biden administration policies, concerns with the BIDEH rule, the environmental disas…

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EP 441: Culpeper Battlefields, Field & Stream, Federal Predator Contest Ban 13:03

5M ago13:03

13:03

In Episode 441 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a quick roundup on attending the Culpeper Battlefields State Park dedication ceremony, receiving the revamped Field & Stream Magazine, and her thoughts on Rep. Steve Cohen's (D-TN) federal predator contest ban on public lands bill. SHOW NOTES Virginia State Parks Virginia Dept of Conservati…

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EP 440: Virginia to Exit California EV Mandate This Year 14:11

5M ago14:11

14:11

In Episode 440 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Virginia exiting the California Air Resource Board's EV mandate by the end of 2024. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Livestream: EV Mandate Exit Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares: Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year VA NR Secr…

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EP 439: Property Rights & Conservation with LandTrust's Nic De Castro 28:23

5M ago28:23

28:23

In Episode 439 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro. LandTrust exists to enable the enjoyment, profitability, and sustainability of America’s undeveloped private lands. Nic shares his background, LandTrust's missions, the case for private land hunting opportunities, why property rights and conserva…

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EP 438: Washington Initiative 2117 & Hydropower with Todd Myers 31:57

5M ago31:57

31:57

In Episode 438 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center. Todd discusses his work with WPC, why Washington State has wacky environmental policies, the importance of Washington Initiative 2117, his participation in Gabriella's forthcoming Conservation Nation video on hydropower, and much more. SHOW NOT…

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EP 437: Cringe Buttigieg Comments on EV Charging Stations + Turbulence 20:37

6M ago20:37

20:37

In Episode 437 of District of Conservation, Gabriella keeps up the theme with incompetent cabinet secretaries and deputies focusing on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his terrible 'Face the Nation' interview. He couldn't answer why only 8 of 500k EV charging stations, funded by $7.5B, have come online. He also spew misinformation about …

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EP 436: Denali in Denial & Florida Yes on 2 Update with Travis Thompson 37:22

6M ago37:22

37:22

In Episode 436 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Denali National Park flag brouhaha and a Florida Yes on 2 update with Travis Thompson. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES American Flags Fit Into The National Park Experience Denali National Park response to flag fiasco marked by evasion, half-truths and redirection National Park Se…

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EP 435: Brant MacDuff, aka The Shotgun Conservationist 55:45

6M ago55:45

55:45

In Episode 435 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brant McDuff - conservation historian, author, taxidermist, lecturer, museum tour guide--jack of all trades. Brant discusses his hunting journey, how to make hunting appealing to city dwellers, how to fight incremental bans to hunting, his love of taxidermy, the importance of hunters…

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EP 434: Climate Realism with Chris Martz 50:55

6M ago50:55

50:55

In Episode 434 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with meteorology student and rising climate thought leader Chris Martz. Chris chats why he is interested in weather/climate issues, if climate change underpins all natural disasters, how to challenge the climate crisis narrative, and analyze Professor Bill McGuire's crazy climate culling …

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EP 433: Permitting Reform & DeSantis Bans Lab-Grown Meat 27:37

6M ago27:37

27:37

In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is recording from POMA Annual Meeting in South Carolina. She dishes on her personal best largemouth bass catch and shares two news updates regarding the Biden NEPA rule and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banning lab-grown meat. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES ESG Comes For Permitting Reform Bid…

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EP 432: CPP 2.0, Conservation Leases, Renewable Energy Rule 22:27

7M ago22:27

22:27

In Episode 432 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on several finalized EPA and DOI (BLM) rules that potentially will affect grid stability, multiple-use management of public lands, and force a transition to net-zero—an unsustainable goal. Learn more on today's program. SHOW NOTES Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of …

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EP 431: Beanless Coffee & BIDEH 25:57

7M ago25:57

25:57

In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Atomo Coffee | Ingredients Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat defore…

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EP 430: Earth Day & National Park Week 17:20

7M ago17:20

17:20

In Episode 430 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debriefs listeners on her recent Conservation Nation film trip to Washington/Oregon, her visit to Mt. Rainier National Park, and how to make Earth Day conservationist again. SHOW NOTES National Park Week Let’s Reclaim Earth Day From Radical Environmentalists --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

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EP 429: Managing Invasive Pythons with Amy Siewe, aka The Python Huntress 26:59

7M ago26:59

26:59

In Episode 429 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Amy Siewe - aka the Python Huntress - about her journey from real estate professional to python hunter. Amy demystifies the activity and discuss why invasive species management is important to conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Amy's Bio Python Huntress Website NYT: Her L…

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EP 428: Barred Owls, EV Republicans, Fast Fashion 29:34

7M ago29:34

29:34

In Episode 428 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a deep dive into current hot button energy, environment, and conservation stories. Topics ranges from the USFWS potentially culling 500k barred owls to save the spotted owl, a new group claiming Republicans need to comply with Biden's EV mandate, and a new study on whether jeans are bad for…

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EP 427: Klamath Dam Breach Salmon Kill-Off (ft. Nick Pope) 32:50

7M ago32:50

32:50

In Episode 427 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Daily Caller News Foundation energy reporter Nick Pope. Nick recently published an expose on massive salmon kill-offs resulting from breaching Klamath River dams. Tune in to learn about the situation unfolding there. SHOW NOTES Nick Pope Byline at DCNF Follow Nick on Twitter/X ‘The Ri…

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EP 426: In the Arena with Luke Hilgemann of Int'l Order of T. Roosevelt (IOTR) 24:50

8M ago24:50

24:50

In Episode 426 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Luke Hilgemann - executive director of the International Order of T. Roosevelt. The group's mission is to protect the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation that is so closely tied to our namesake’s legacy. The International Order of T. Roosevelt will stand up against bad actor…

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EP 425: Youngkin Vetoes 30 Gun Control Bills & Keep Big Cypress Preserve Open 20:42

8M ago20:42

20:42

In Episode 425 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two updates: Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoing 30 gun control bills in late March and the fight to prevent portions of Big Cypress National Preserve from being designated wilderness. Tune to learn more! SHOW NOTES Governor Glenn Youngkin Acts on 67 Bills, Vetoing 30 That Would P…

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EP 424: U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas 21:49

8M ago21:49

21:49

In Episode 424 of District of Conservation, Gabriella catches up with U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) since their first interview in fall 2020. Senator Marshall shares how his hunting season went, bills he's working on, the Biden administration's attacks on hunters and gun owners, fighting natural asset companies, and lead bans on America's publ…

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EP 423: Bears Ears National Monument Draft Plan (ft. Andrew Sandstrom) 27:20

8M ago27:20

27:20

In Episode 423 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Andrew Sandstrom, a conservative conservationist activists hailing from Utah, to discuss the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service's Bear Ears National Monument Draft Plan. This is the third plan of its kind. The Biden administration's preferred alternative - Plan E - w…

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EP 422: Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management 33:57

8M ago33:57

33:57

In Episode 422 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management - a 501 (c) 4 organization fighting bans on big game hunting. Dan talks about several ballot initiatives being mulled in Colorado this year and how his state is center stage for the fight over the future of conservation. S…

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EP 421: Virginia Trout Revival with Ty Walker of Smoke in Chimneys 40:53

8M ago40:53

40:53

In Episode 421 of District of Conservation, Gabriella sits down with Ty Walker of Smoke in Chimneys - a restored former Department of Interior trout hatchery in Newcastle, Virginia. This agribusiness's mission is simple: to figuratively put the smoke back into the chimneys, or in other words, bring life back to the land physically and spiritually. …

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EP 420: Trad Wives & Cougar Hunting with Cathy Holman of Prairie Wife in Heels 36:18

9M ago36:18

36:18

In Episode 420 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Cathy Holman- a Wyoming based lifestyle influencer and media personality who operates the Prairie Wife in Heels brand. Cathy discusses her journey to Wyoming prairie wife, mother, and media personality, the Prairie Wife in Heels origin story, how Cody, Wyoming, first drew her into the…

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