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 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis – District of Conservation

In Episode 542 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses two trending news stories: the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding and the Trump administration stepping in to resolve the Potomac River sewage crisis that began on January 19th, 2026. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESTrump Administration to Repeal Endangerment Finding and Advance Historic DeregulationPresident Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in HistoryRyan Maue on Endangerment Finding Being AdministrativeWhat is the Potomac Interceptor?Poo-thetic: Networks Refuse to Cover Largest Sewage Spill in U.S. HistoryKatie Pavlich News Nation Coverage of Potomac Sewage DisasterTrump directs federal authorities to protect PotomacDC Water CEO writes open letter on Potomac sewage spillGovernment agencies less likely than private firms to comply with environmental regulations

1. EP 542: Endangerment Finding Repeal & Potomac River Sewage Crisis 28:54
2. EP 541: NH Right to Hunt & Fish (ft. Fred Bird from Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation) 33:45
3. EP 540: Let Hunters Manage Catalina Island Deer (ft. Charles Whitwam from HOWL for Wildlife) 34:52
4. EP 539: Davos Sours on Climate Policies (ft. Marc Morano) 34:24
5. EP 538: Virginia Democrats Target Gun Owners & Hunters (ft. Cam Edwards) 25:47

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