Monthly Archives: January 2019

IFW Committee Has Lots Of New Members

The legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee has 9 new members, although several are experienced legislators. Included on that very-experienced list are Senators Paul Davis and Representatives John Martin and Danny Martin. Danny Martin was IFW Commissioner for Governor John Baldacci. The committee also has new chairs, Senator Jim Dill and Representative Catherine Nadeau. Nadeau […]

Some of These Fish and Wildlife Legislative Bills Will Be Provocative

Of the first 50 legislative bills listed on the legislature’s website are four related to fish and wildlife. I’m expecting lots of fish and wildlife bills this session, including some from our governor and new DIFW commissioner. But for the first time in 30 years, I did not offer any bills, partly because my illness, […]

182 projects get outdoor heritage grants

You can buy one instant lottery ticket with assurance that you will win, even though you may not win any money. The Maine Outdoor Heritage instant lottery tickets generate funds for lots of great wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Many years ago, when I worked for the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine, we teamed up […]