State: ME

April 15, 2019

Maine: Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Welcomes Governor Mills

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On March 27, newly elected Governor Janet Mills of Maine joined the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC), a bipartisan group of governors from across the country dedicated to their sportsmen and women constituents. “Hunters and anglers have enjoyed Maine’s stunning beauty and unrivaled natural resources for generations,” said Gov….

April 1, 2019

Maine: Caucus-driven Legislation Grants Commissioner Camuso Authority to Extend Ice-Fishing Season

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On March 26,  Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member Governor Janet Mills (ME) signed An Act to Enhance Fish and Wildlife Laws (LD 1298) into law through emergency rulemaking authority. This legislation was introduced by Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus member Representative Roland Martin and was co-sponsored by Caucus Co-Chair…

March 18, 2019

Maine: Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts First Luncheon of 2019

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On March 12, the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus gathered in Augusta for its first luncheon of 2019. The Caucus was joined by in-state partners, as well as Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) New England States Coordinator Joe Mullin. The luncheon kicked off with an introduction of…

March 4, 2019

Maine Sees Promising Future for Crossbow Use

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator Recently, HB 28, An Act to Allow the Use of Crossbows During the Archery Season on Deer, was reconsidered by Maine’s Joint Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Although the bill had previously received an unfavorable report, upon receiving additional information, several Committee members altered their position and…

January 28, 2019

Maine: Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership Announced for the 129th Legislature

By Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator The Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) announced the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus for the 2019 legislative session. The Maine Sportsmen’s Caucus is part of the National Assembly of Sportsmen’s Caucuses (NASC) network, which includes 48 state legislative caucuses across the country with the…

March 1, 2018

Maine: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Reception

By Brent Miller, Senior Director, Northeastern States On February 27, the bipartisan and bicameral Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual reception at the Governor Hill Mansion in Augusta, Maine.  Attendees, including Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Senior Director of Northeastern States Brent Miller, gathered to discuss Maine’s proud hunting and angling heritage, as well as policy issues affecting…

October 5, 2017

Maine: Caucus Sponsors Land for Maine’s Future’s Tour for State Legislators

On October 2, twenty-five Maine legislators, including many members of the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus participated in Land for Maine’s Future’s Tour for State Legislators. Caucus Co-Chair Representative Martin Grohman and Caucus Member Representative Patrick Corey were instrumental in organizing the event, which was held in the Sebago Lake Region. Throughout the day, participants toured…

May 25, 2017

Maine: Sportsmen’s Caucus Hosts Annual Reception

On May 16, the bipartisan Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception in Augusta. More than two dozen Maine legislators attended the event and were joined by partners from the sportsmen’s community and members of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council to discuss the importance of hunting and angling to Maine’s…

March 10, 2016

Maine: Annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception

On March 1, the Maine Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus hosted its annual Sportsmen’s Caucus Reception in Augusta, ME. More than two dozen Maine legislators attended the event joining with partners from across the sportsmen’s community to discuss the importance of hunting and angling to Maine’s heritage, economy, and for the conservation of critical fish and wildlife…