Maine Warden Service response to Portland Press"Allagash" story 
 
[Augusta, Maine – May, 9 2016] Maine has a rich outdoor history, one 
that includes conservation values that are considered to be at the 
forefront of the United States. Maine’s fish and wildlife economic 
impact exceeds $1.5 billion. Many people depend upon our resources 
for both recreational pleasure and employment. 
  
A  story  highlighted  recently  in  the  Press  Herald  regarding  the  Maine 
Warden  Service  makes  numerous  false  claims  and  attempts  to  sell 
readers the impression that conserving Maine’s fish and wildlife is not a 
priority.    The  story  reported  that  a  two-year-old  case  provided  scant 
results,  was  excessive  in  size,  and  the  conduct  by  game  wardens  was 
questionable.  The  vast  majority  of  the  article  contains 
misrepresentations  and  inaccuracies.  The  investigation  moved  its  way 
through Maine’s judicial process to include the high court which upheld 
the convictions adjudged by the jury of Aroostook County citizens. 
  
The  Department  stands  wholeheartedly  behind  this  investigation  and 
our game wardens as do the majority of Maine’s law abiding citizens and 
visitors to our great state. The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and 
Wildlife will soon offer facts in a response article, which will be provided 
this week to the Press Herald. 
  
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Corporal John MacDonald 
Public Relations & Information 
www.mainegamewarden.com