On March 29th, Lance Wheaton and David Wardwell stepped down from their positions on the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council. Both these guys often times went up against the grain to stand up for what was best for outdoor enthusiasts here in Maine.
Well you might ask who is this council anyways and what do they mean to me, the average sportsman?
Well the fact that all outdoor regulations that go through the rule-making process must be approved by the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council. This seems like a pretty important council to have people in willing to hear from the “average” sportsman.
This council has served Maine’s outdoor community well over the years, as council members are experienced outdoor enthusiasts themselves.
There has been some behind-the-scenes political activity to eliminate the council, and some commissioners made efforts to reduce the council’s authority and effectiveness.
Thankfully for the state’s sportsmen and women, and our valuable fish and wildlife resources, things have worked out in favor and the council has remained strong and effective.
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