From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“I’m very proud of the fact that through the conservation efforts here in the state of Arkansas. We have the most successful reintroduction of a large carnivore. I think back several decades before this program started there were roughly only 50 bears that they could identify here in the state. And now the population is well north of 5,000. So, a very successful conservation program and a really neat thing to get to be part of. Hold[ing] baby bear cubs is a pretty exciting thing to do.” — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

In Episode 354 of District of Conservation, Gabriella exclusively sits down with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Topics include the Governor experiencing her first bear den study, her newly-unveiled Natural State Initiative, and other measures she’s signing into law that boost outdoor recreation and access. Tune in to learn more.

EP 544: Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Conservation Program Manager – District of Conservation

In Episode 544 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes Maria Davidson, Safari Club International Foundation's Conservation Program Manager, onto the program to talk about all things bears, large carnivores, and more from SCI 2026 Convention. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESSCI FoundationSCI Foundation ProgramsLearn more about Maria DavidsonBear Conservation Strategy Includes Reducing Bear Conflicts

1. EP 544: Maria Davidson, SCI Foundation Conservation Program Manager 14:42
2. EP 543: Safari Club Convention – Kenia Link from International Order of T. Roosevelt 23:54
3. EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis 28:54
4. EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation) 33:45
5. EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife) 34:52

SHOW NOTES

Governor Huckabee Sanders Bio

Follow the Governor on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube

Help Arkansas Storm Recovery Efforts

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Bear Den Studies

Natural State Initiative

Credit: Instagram.com/SarahHuckabeeSanders

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Author

• Gabriella Hoffman
• Gabriella Hoffman is a Media Strategist and Award-Winning Outdoor Writer.
• She hosts the “District of Conservation” podcast and CFACT’s original YouTube series “Conservation Nation.”
• Learn more about her work at http://www.gabriellahoffman.com