From CFACT

By Gabriella Hoffman

“It’s a hunting ban…The definition of trophy hunting is to intentionally kill, wound, stalk, pursuit, or/and trap a bobcat or a mountain lion, intentionally kill wound. And I joke about this: I don’t know anybody that goes out and intentionally tries to wound anything. But intentionally kill, pursue, stalk, or entrap a bobcat or mountain lion—that is hunting. And the thing that should be concerning to people is that the way that this is written, they won’t be regulatory—they will be statutory. And a precedent can be set not only within our state, but other Western states and throughout the United States, for that matter, that if anybody wants to utilize similar language, they can capitalize on the inefficiencies or ineffectiveness of what we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish by allowing this measure to move forward…,” — Dan Gates, Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management

In Episode 422 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Dan Gates from Coloradans for Responsible Wildlife Management – a 501 (c) 4 organization fighting bans on big game hunting. Dan talks about several ballot initiatives being mulled over in Colorado this year and how his state is center stage for the fight over the future of conservation.

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EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America – District of Conservation

In Episode 552 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new American Rivers report on the 10 most endangered rivers list and the Potomac River earning the top spot. Why? The organization claims both the Potomac Interceptor spill and data center buildout are factors justifying the top post. Gabriella also discusses how data centers use water and why these projects aren't as scary as believed. Plus, a preview of this weekend's IOTR Summit in Florida. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESAmerican Rivers: America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2026 is a Call to Action for Healthy Rivers and a Cleaner Water Supply Maryland rejects ‘most endangered’ label for Potomac River, as D.C. remains unaware about ranking

1. EP 552: The Potomac is No. 1 Endangered River in America 18:45
2. EP 551: Maine Adopts Statutory Right to Hunt and Fish 14:01
3. EP 550: Governor Spanberger Targets Gun Ownership in Virginia (ft. Stephen Gutowski) 24:37
4. EP 549: Maryland Madness – Lead Ammunition Bans 31:45
5. EP 548: California Drillin' & "God Squad" Meeting 28:48

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