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Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting and Elections

What is this notice about?

The Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 6 p.m., in person and by Zoom or phone. The committee will hold elections for 5 seats, hear updates from federal and state wildlife agencies, and discuss proposals before the Board of Game. Voting-age residents of Game Management Units 22 and 23 who attend may nominate and vote in the election.

Why was this notice issued?

Fish and Game advisory committees provide a local forum on fish and wildlife issues. This notice announces an upcoming committee meeting that includes elections for committee seats.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is announcing a meeting of the Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee. The meeting will include elections for 5 committee seats, updates from the National Park Service, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, discussion of Board of Game proposals, and other fish and wildlife topics if needed.

Who is involved: Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee; residents of Game Management Units 22 and 23; National Park Service; Alaska Department of Fish and Game; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 29, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Meeting is Thursday, October 29 at 6pm. Requests for special accommodation must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting (by about 6pm on October 27, 2026).”

Ways to respond

What to include

To nominate or vote in the advisory committee election, you must be a voting-age resident of the area served by the committee (as defined in 5 AAC 96.910(10) of the Alaska Administrative Code) and attend the election meeting. The committee serves Game Management Units 22 and 23 (5 AAC 97.005). If you need a special accommodation to take part, contact Sam Kirby at 907-269-6977 no later than 48 hours before the meeting.

Contact

Sam Kirby
Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Boards Support Section
sam.kirby@alaska.gov
907-269-6977

Will there be public meetings?

  • Advisory committee meeting and elections: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 6:00 PM
    Selawik Wildlife Conference Room, and by Zoom/teleconference
    Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83013447787?pwd=lBleNknUGQtMLT9HKrfYwmmVcG8n23.1 (Meeting ID: 830 1344 7787, Password: KOTZAC). By phone: +1-408-638-0968

Key dates

  • Oct 29, 2026: Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting and elections at 6pm

Original notice text

The Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game will hold a public meeting on Thursday October 29th at 6pm. The meeting will be held at Selawik Wildlife Conference Room and over Zoom/Teleconference. Agenda items include the following: Elections: 5 Seats on the Kotzebue Advisory Committee Updates: From National Park Service, Alaska Fish and Game, and US Fish and Wildlife Service Discussion: Discussion of the Board of Game Proposals Other fish and wildlife topics if needed. Join via Zoom at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83013447787?pwd=lBleNknUGQtMLT9HKrfYwmmVcG8n23.1 Meeting ID: 830 1344 7787 Password: KOTZAC By phone: +1-408-638-0968 Election Information: To be eligible to make nominations or vote in an election of a Fish & Game Advisory Committee, you must be a voting-age resident of the area served by the committee as defined in 5 AAC 96.910(10) and attending the election meeting. The areas served by the Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee as defined in 5 AAC 97.005 are Game Management Units 22 and 23. For more information about this meeting and the Kotzebue Sound AC, visit the website at Fish and Game Advisory Committees page, or Boards Support Section by emailing sam.kirby@alaska.gov Advisory Committees established to provide a local forum on fish and wildlife issues. Their purpose includes: 1) developing regulatory proposals, 2) evaluating regulatory proposals and making recommendations to the appropriate board, 3) providing a local forum for fish and wildlife conservation and use, including matters relating to habitat, 4) advising the appropriate regional council on resources, and 5) consulting with individuals, organizations, and agencies. If you are a person who needs special accommodation in order to participate in any of these public meetings, please contact Sam Kirby at the 907-269-6977 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, to make any necessary arrangements.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.