Rep. Stearns appointed House Republican lead on IF&W committee

AUGUSTA — Rep. Paul Stearns (R-Guilford) has been appointed as the ranking House Republican on the Joint Standing Committee on Inland, Fisheries and Wildlife.
“I’m honored to be appointed as the ranking House Republican on the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife,” Rep. Stearns said. “Maine has a rich tradition of hunting, fishing and trapping as well as ATV riding, snowmobiling and other outdoor activities that are vital to Maine’s economy. I have participated in these activities my entire life, and understand the importance passing our outdoor heritage to the next generation.”
The Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife provides oversight to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as well as dealing with all potential legislation dealing with inland fisheries and wildlife research and management; hunting; fishing; trapping; hunter safety; fish hatcheries; game wardens; guides; taxidermist licensing; ATVs; snowmobiles; watercraft registration and boater safety; and whitewater rafting.
Rep. Stearns is entering his second term in the Maine House of Representatives. His House District 119 includes Abbot, Beaver Cove, Bowerbank, Greenville, Guilford, Monson, Parkman, Sangerville, Sebec, Shirley and Willimantic plus the unorganized territories of Blanchard Township, Northeast Piscataquis (including Barnard and Elliottsville Townships) and Northwest Piscataquis.