District of Conservation

By Gabriella HoffmanSports Wilderness

District of Conservation episodes

September 22 EP 573: Ella Langley is Choosin' Deer & Greenland Deal Reached
In Episode 573 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the non-controversy of country singer, Ella Langley, enjoying deer hunting and how she can positively influence more women to hunt. Plus - the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland reached a landmark deal that pleases everyone. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES
Unhinged Pop Fans Dig Up Ella Langley’s Hunting Photos In Latest Attempt To Smear Her… Doesn’t Work

Trump Scores a Win in Greenland

Trump’s Greenland Deal Eases Way for U.S. Business on Arctic Island

Trump’s Denmark, Greenland ‘big deal’ pact blocks China and Russia’s bases: expert

So You Want to Own Greenland? by Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan

Don't Dismiss President-Elect Trump's Greenland Moves
36 min
September 14 EP 572: Women for Gun Rights Turns 10
In Episode 572 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps spending the weekend at Women for Gun Rights' 10th annual summit - namely the inaugural gala and Rally on Capitol Hill. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES
Women for Gun Rights
Women for Gun Safety
2026 National Firearms Survey: Results from the Second Wave, Including Current Ownership of AR-15 Style Rifles, Other "Assault Weapons," and Magazines that Hold More than 10 Rounds

19 min
September 07 EP 571: Can Cloud Seeding Fix America's Water Woes? (ft. Augustus Doricko)
Welcome to Season 9 of District of Conservation! We are kicking off the new season with a unique question: Can cloud seeding solve America's water scarcity issues - especially out West? We discuss this and more with Rainmakers CEO/Founder Augustus Doricko.

SHOW NOTES
Follow Rainmaker on X and Online
Results from Rainmaker's Alaska Research Campaign

25 min
August 27 EP 570: CA to Ban Car Tires to Fight Climate Change
In Episode 570 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses California's newly-unveiled Replacement Tire Efficiency Program (RTEP) that will effectively ban 70% of replacement tires by 2033 under the guise of fighting climate change. Ouch. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES
New CA Tire Tax Will Drive Energy Costs Higher in the Golden State

18 min
August 17 EP 569: Big Bend & National Park Week
In Episode 569 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses upcoming National Park Week celebrations from August 22-30 and the Trump administration pausing a barrier wall construction at Big Bend National Park. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES
National Park Week
CBP Statement on Big Bend National Park
Illegal border crossings in Big Bend Sector fall significantly in FY 2025
20 min
August 10 EP 568: Hobie Eyewear at ICAST 2026 & Conservation Initiatives
In Episode 568 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Stephen Vaughan and Dylan Coates from Eyeking, which represents Hobie Eyewear. Learn about Hobie Eyewear, their ICAST 2026 experience, conservation initiatives, and products.

Tune in to learn more!
SHOW NOTES
Hobie Eyewear
Floating Collection
Upcycled Collection
DUO Series
Hobie Eyewear 2026 Jordan Lake Cleanup
2026 Fear My Heart Worldwide Lake Cleanup
18 min
August 04 EP 567: Population Control Isn't Sustainable, Spokane Wildfires, Great American Outdoors Act Anniversary
In Episode 367 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the latest news: the sixth anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act becoming law (August 4, 2020), how an arsonist started the Spokane, WA wildfires, and a crazy study arguing halving the global population down to 4 billion to promote sustainability. Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES
Study: Achieve Sustainability by Easing Population to 4 Billion by 2200
17 UN Sustainability Goals
The Simon Abundance Index 2026
This Earth Day, Disregard Ehrlich and Embrace Abundance

Man charged with setting Spokane’s largest wildfire was questioned about 2 other blazes last year

New Study Finds Humans Cause More Destructive Wildfires in the West
Great American Outdoors Act & GAOA 250

20 min
July 28 EP 566: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails
In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in!

SHOW NOTES
Video: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO Control
Dear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee Swamp
AP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebrating
UNESCO WHS 2026 Committee
UNESCO Okefenokee Announcement
Okefenokee Swamp Elevated to UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote
21 min
July 21 EP 565: ICAST 2026 - Jen Ripple, Dun Outdoors Editor-in-Chief
In Episode 365 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jen Ripple - editor-in-chief of the newly re-launched DUN Outdoors. Jen discusses her fly fishing journey, what to expect from DUN Outdoors branching to all outdoor activities, the power of storytelling, why fly fishing should have a presence at ICAST again, her ICAST Live talk demonstration, The Madison promoting women in fly fishing, and much more.
Tune in!
SHOW NOTES
DUN Outdoors
Follow DUN on Facebook and Instagram
Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram
16 min
July 21 EP 564: ICAST 2026 - Kristine Fischer, Kayak Bass Angler
In Episode 564 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Kristine Fischer - a trailblazing and accomplished kayak bass angler who's making waves on and off the water.

Kristine chronicles her story, what hooked her on tournament fishing, how to stay positive, shared some advice for getting into competitive fishing, and much more.

Tune in to learn more!

SHOW NOTES
Kristine Fischer Biography
Follow Kristine on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

13 min

About District of Conservation

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District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and…