In Episode 289 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses some news items you may have missed: 7 House Republicans (so far) abandoning support for the RETURN Act, chef Gordon Ramsay harassed by vegans for lamb video, if wolf reintroduction and attacks correlate to "far-right" (conservative) policies. Plus: a (return) guest announcement. Tune in!

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EP 285 on The RETURN Act

GOP Cosponsors Who've Renounced RETURN Act Support

NBC News: Some TikTokers revolted by Gordon Ramsay video appearing to pick a lamb to slaughter

VICE: Scientists Find Link Between Wolf Attacks and Far Right Politics

Prop 114 and Wolf Reintroduction in CO

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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 the market. Tune in!

SHOW NOTES

Follow Curt on Instagram and Twitter. 

Follow Toyota Motor Corp. on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter

Toyota Pressroom and Conservation Initiatives

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!

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!

SHOW NOTES

Learn about SCWA and connect with them on Facebook and Instagram.

In Episode 285 of District of Conservation, Gabriella addresses two news items: the problems with The RETURN Act and Governor Larry Hogan (R-MD) loosening restrictions on concealed carry permit applications in wake of NYSRPA vs Bruen. 

SHOW NOTES

The RETURN Act Text

How Excise Taxes Don't Infringe on Second Amendment Rights

Pittman-Robertson: The Good Excise Tax

Letter: Conservation Groups Praising PR Funds

NCSU: 60-80% of Conservation Funding from Sportsmen and Women (Including PR Funds)

Governor Larry Hogan Statement on Maryland CHP

Baltimore Sun: Maryland Gov. Hogan calls on state police to suspend ‘good and substantial reason’ standard for carrying a concealed gun

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!

SHOW NOTES

West Virginia v. EPA Decision

WSJ: How WV v. EPA Curbs Executive Branch Overreach

On the Chevron Rule

Follow Mandy Gunasekara's IWF Page and Twitter Account

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

The Reload: Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Gun-Carry Law

FPC: NYSRPA v. Bruen Decision FAQ / 'Splainer

The Reload: Biden Signs New Federal Gun Restrictions Into Law

NSSF: NSSF STATEMENT ON THE BIPARTISAN SAFER COMMUNITIES ACT

E&E News: Dems look to federal lands for red-state abortion access

Axios: White House warns against using federal lands for abortion care

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. 

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NSSF: NY Court Rules Happy the Elephant Isn't Human

EP 278: Should Happy the Elephant Have Human Rights? (ft. Theresa McMahan of Protect the Harvest)

Townhall: Biden Administration Shouldn’t Negotiate Away Public Lands Access for Hunters and Anglers

E&E News: Interior order erases litigation website

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.

SHOW NOTES

Join Professional Outdoor Media Association

CNBC: ‘Yellowstone’ boom pits lifetime Montana residents against wealthy newcomers

Montana Free Press: Montana’s fastest-growing city last year? It wasn’t Bozeman.

Montana Nonprofits Supporting Flood Relief Efforts

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 third-generation South Texas rancher. Mr. Fitzsimons is a graduate of Deerfield Academy, Lewis & Clark College, and the University of Texas School of Law. He has served as Vice-President of the Texas Wildlife Association and is a Director of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.

SHOW NOTES

Watch E9 of Conservation Nation: Texas Stewardship

Learn about San Pedro Ranch and connect with them on Instagram.

Texas Parks and Wildlife: San Pedro Ranch Receives Texas Leopold Conservation Award