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The Fight for Sunday Hunting in Maine
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Earlier today, the Maine Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife held a… Read More
Why Maine’s “Right to Food” Initiative Should Excite Sportsmen and Women in the Pine Tree State
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Highlights On November 2, Maine residents solidified their “Right to Food”… Read More
Maine Caucus Co-Chair Leads the Charge in Hearing Protection for Maine’s Hunters
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant Highlights On June 8, Legislative Document 635… Read More
Committee Rejects Legislative Attempt to Curb Coyote Hunting in Maine
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant Highlights On May 3, the Maine Committee on… Read More
48 States Agree – Sunday Hunting Should be Allowed
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States and States Program Assistant Highlights On April 21, the Maine Committee on… Read More
Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Stands up for Maine’s Hunting Community
Contact: Joe Mullin, Northeastern States Assistant Manager and States Program Assistant Highlights On April 14, the Maine Committee on… Read More
The Case for Lead Ammunition in Maine
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Program Assistant Highlights On April 5, the Maine Committee on Inland… Read More
Working to Clear Hurdles for Maine’s Suppressed Hunting Community
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States Highlights On March 24, the Maine Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife… Read More
Archery Hunters in Maine Should Not Bow Down to 100-Yard Setback Bill
Contact: Joe Mullin, Northeastern States Assistant Manager Highlights: On March 15, the Maine Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife… Read More
A Maine Concern – Needing a Permit to Protect your Hearing
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States In the world of firearm suppressors, Maine is in a unique situation. For hunters… Read More
Science Trumps Emotion on Misguided Attempt to Ban Soft Plastic Lures in Maine
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States On February 17, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)… Read More
The MDIFW can Bear More Authority
Contact: Joe Mullin, Assistant Manager, Northeastern States On February 8, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Assistant… Read More
MDIFW Advisory Council Unanimously Votes to Reject Anti-Sportsmen’s Proposals
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On December 16, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)… Read More
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Hosts Virtual Hearings on Restrictive Rulemaking Proposals
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Earlier last week, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)… Read More
Sportsmen’s Groups Stand Together to Fight for Hunting and Trapping Heritages in Maine
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Earlier today, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted a sign-on… Read More
Anti-Sportsmen in Maine Fix Crosshairs on Eliminating Predator Contests and Coyote Trapping
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On September 16, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)… Read More
Proposed Bear Baiting Ban Defeated in Maine
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On September 17, Maine’s sporting and guiding communities had cause for… Read More
MDIFW Secures 2,620 Acres of Iconic Land and Water for Sportsmen and Women
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On September 9, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)… Read More
Maine: MDIFW Hosts Virtual Hearing on Bear Baiting Ban Petition
Contact: Joe Mullin, Northeastern States Senior Coordinator On July 8, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) testified during a… Read More
Maine: Proposed Bear Baiting Ban to Receive Virtual Hearing
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator As the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) has previously reported, the… Read More
Northeast: 2020 Regional Update
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator The 2020 legislative sessions throughout the northeast region have been, and… Read More
Maine: CSF Leads Effort to Counter Proposed Bear Baiting Ban
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On June 2, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) submitted written… Read More
Maine: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Taking Public Comments on Proposed Bear Baiting Ban
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is currently… Read More
Maine: Sporting Camps to Resume Business Earlier Than Anticipated
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On May 8, Governor Janet Mills, a Member of the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus… Read More
Maine: Moose Lottery Drawing Goes Virtual
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Maine’s moose lottery drawing has historically amassed a crowd in the hundreds,… Read More
Maine: Turkey Hunters to See Extra Day in the Field
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On April 21, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW)… Read More
Northeast: No Better Time to Buy Your Licenses
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator Amidst our nation’s current battle with COVID-19, a number of sportsmen and women… Read More
Maine: Fishing License Requirement Waived for Inland Waters
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Senior Coordinator On March 20, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus member Governor Janet Mills and Maine… Read More
Maine: Victory for Sportsmen and Women in Committee’s Report of “Ought Not to Pass” on Nonbiodegradable Hooks and Lures Ban
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On February 5, the Maine Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reported out LD 965… Read More
Maine: Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Elected Chair of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Contact: Joe Mullin, New England States Coordinator On October 29, Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) Commissioner Patrick Keliher… Read More
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Studies conducted at both the state and federal level have found that the number of hunters and trappers have been on a generally declining trend over the past several decades. To increase recruitment, retention, and reactivation (R3) of hunters and trappers, which initiative do you think would have the greatest impact?
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