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SAMILA In 2017 the SAM Board of Directors split the Sportsmans Alliance of Maine into two sister organizations as a way to better serve our memberships needs. Because we are involved in so many political battles including referendums lobbying at the State House and candidate endorsements during elections the board established Sportsmans Alliance of Maine Institute for Legislative Action SAMILA according to Internal Revenue Service rules. With a C4 designation SAMILA will be less restricted and will be able to have more of an impact in Augusta and at the ballot box. Because we are expanding our work in all areas the creation of the new SAMILA organization enables us to defend the rights of sportsmen whenever the need arises and without restriction.