From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman 

“Think about who we are as Americans. It’s [hunting] a distinct unique characteristic of America where when you when you look at hunting, the sport of hunting. In Europe, it’s become a sport only for the wealthy and the elite, generally.

And part of that is because of access — to the lack of access to public lands. But in the United States, we are still a country….

In hunting, we’re still a state where grandma, grandpa, mom and dad, aunt or uncle will load up the kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, cousins, whatever, and you can go down to Walmart and literally buy a deer tag or an elk tag — you can buy a wolf tag over the counter–  in Montana.

And you jump back in your pickup and you can be on public lands.” — U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT)

In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) to the program to chat about the latest conservation happenings in and outside of Congress. Tune in to learn more.

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EP 366: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails – District of Conservation

In Episode 366 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Okefenokee Swamp becoming a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Oregon Initiative Petition 28 failing to make the November ballot. Tune in!SHOW NOTESVideo: Save Okefenokee Swamp From UNESCO ControlDear UNESCO: Hands Off Okefenokee SwampAP: The Okefenokee is about to be honored, but some locals aren’t celebratingUNESCO WHS 2026 CommitteeUNESCO Okefenokee AnnouncementOkefenokee Swamp Elevated to UNESCO World Heritage SiteOregon ballot measure that would have criminalized hunting and fishing fails to qualify for vote

1. EP 366: Okefenokee Goes UNESCO & Oregon IP 28 Fails 20:30
2. EP 563: ICAST 2026 – Jeff Angers, Center for Sportfishing Policy 30:07
3. EP 564: ICAST 2026 – Kristine Fischer, Kayak Bass Angler 12:52
4. EP 365: ICAST 2026 – Jen Ripple, Dun Outdoors Editor-in-Chief 15:45
5. EP 562: Great American State Fair & America250 on Public Lands 16:14

SHOW NOTES

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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