Arlington County, Virginia, deer management plan should include archery hunting

“AWLA states that “that hunting deer can negatively impact other animals such as snakes, salamanders, amphibians, and many invertebrates.” Not true. All the evidence, including numerous peer-reviewed scientific studies, shows the exact opposite: Deer overpopulation has devastating effects on the songbirds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and other creatures that depend upon the understory habitat that overpopulations of deer destroy.” — Arlington County Forestry and Natural Resources Commission

In Episode 375 of District of Conservation, Gabriella analyzes two stories. First, the Department of Education’s latest policy defunding school archery and hunting programs using the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.” Second, the brewing Arlington County deer war over whether or not to manage this Northern Virginia town’s overpopulated deer population.

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EP 531: From Outdoor Storyteller to Montana Knife Company (ft. Jessica Byers) – District of Conservation

In Episode 531 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews Jessica Byers – brand relations manager at Montana Knife Company. Jessica discusses her journey from outdoor content creator to representing one of the most unique knife companies in the outdoor industry. Jessica discusses building her FollowerHerArrow brand, working with outdoor companies, creating content, if she worries about AI, why she paused her storytelling work to take a job at Montana Knife Company, why MKC is an industry leader in knives, how MKC promotes conservation, and more. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESFollow Jessica online and Facebook, Instagram, YouTubeMontana Knife Company & Facebook, InstagramMKC Conservation Efforts