By Gabriella Hoffman

“In reality, the endangered species program and inclusion on the List may be likened to a hospital where patients check in but rarely check out. Of the relatively few that do, some are heralded as recovered. More often than not, the reality is the species should never have been listed. When such species are declared ‘recovered,’ it could be likened to a doctor claiming to have cured a patient upon discovering the patient had been misdiagnosed as in poor health. Such patients would be no more cured than some of these species have ‘recovered.’ Like doctors engaged in this malpractice, federal officials have repeatedly made claims over decades that are devoid of scientific integrity.” — Rob Gordon, author of the new Western Caucus Foundation “The Endangered Species Act at 50” report

In Episode 405 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the state of the Endangered Species Act a half century in operation and laments the closure of the Orvis Arlington, Virginia, fly shop. Tune in to learn more.

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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

1. EP 531: From Outdoor Storyteller to Montana Knife Company (ft. Jessica Byers) 30:54
2. EP 530: UNESCO Targets Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 10:49
3. EP 529: Animal Rights Groups Target NJ Fish & Game Council (ft. Assemblyman Mike Inganamort) 25:23
4. EP 528: Trump Admin Adopts America-First Fees at National Parks 15:43
5. EP 527: Affordability, Hawaii, & San Diego Zoo 19:38

SHOW NOTES

IWF Blog on ESA at 50 ⁠

⁠OSU: Most Americans support Endangered Species Act despite increasing efforts to curtail it⁠

⁠PERC: A Field Guide for Wildlife Recovery⁠

⁠PERC: Missing the Mark – How the Endangered Species Act Falls Short of Its Own Recovery Goals⁠

⁠ New WCF ESA at 50 Report Western Caucus Foundation ESA at 50 Report

Photo Credit: Gabriella Hoffman / American Bald Eagle Photographed in Juneau, AK, August 16th, 2023

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