In Episode 43 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Cody McLaughlin—a Republican political operative by day, outdoorsman and conservationist by night and weekend. Cody sits on the board of the New Jersey Outdoor Alliance. He was recently recognized as a “30 Under 30: The Green Generation” winner and Insider NJ’s 2019 Insider 100 winner.
He discusses the following on today’s episode:
- His background and how he got hooked on fishing and hunting
- Why New Jersey has great fishing and hunting opportunities
- His work as a Republican political operative and how he reconciles it with conservation
- An update on the black bear hunt ban and where it stands legally and politically
- Why conservatives can be conservationists
- His recent trip to the White House
- His favorite fish to catch and upcoming hunting plans for fall 2019
Notes:
- Cody’s work profile at The Prosper Group
- His write-up on a recent experience at the White House with other conservationists and outdoor group representatives.
- Cody’s work in Save Jersey, NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum, and Bearing Arms
- Follow him on Twitter.