The Parsonsfield man said he misdialed the warden’s number and never spoke to him, contending he is being retaliated against for talking to the Portland Press Herald.

A committee wants to hear explanations about the actions of an undercover warden who gave alcohol to suspected poachers and shot game out of season himself to induce suspects to break the law.

Legislative leaders will seek feedback after a co-chairman of the committee that oversees the wardens meets Monday with the head of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.