From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“The Department of the Interior under the Biden administration that was trying to take away lead bullets and hooks, banning access to millions of acres of federal public lands, trying to take conservation access and easements away from the people who pay for these programs.  I think we’re going to have a true champion, and Doug Burgum in the Department of the Interior–somebody that we look forward to work with to bring some common sense back to the programs and policies that largely hunters and anglers and Second Amendment advocates pay for through our dollars. Not only at the federal level, but at the state level, as well.” – Luke Hilgemann, executive director of International Order of T. Roosevelt

In Episode 480 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back International Order of T. Roosevelt executive director Luke Hilgemann to the program. Luke discusses his organization’s work to help pass Florida’s right to hunt and fish amendment, future target states in 2025, previews the incoming Burgum Interior Department, why the future of conservation is bright under Trump-Vance, and other things IOTR is working on. 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