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Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting and Elections

Department of Fish and Game · Notice #225553

What is this notice about?

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The Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 5:15pm at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game office in Ketchikan and online. The committee will elect members to open seats and discuss a future Board of Fisheries proposal and other fish and wildlife topics. The public can listen and give comments in person or by Zoom or phone. Only eligible local residents who attend in person can nominate or vote.

Why was this notice issued?

The Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee is holding a meeting that includes elections for committee seats. Advisory committees give local people a forum on fish and wildlife issues and make recommendations to the state boards that set fish and game rules.

What action is being taken?

The committee will hold elections for 4 seats from Ketchikan, 2 alternate seats from Ketchikan and 1 seat from Saxman. It will also discuss a future Board of Fisheries proposal and other fish and wildlife topics if needed.

Who is involved: Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee; Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Boards Support Section; residents of Ketchikan, Saxman and the area served by the committee (Game Management Units 1A and 2).

How can the public respond?

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

“Public comments may be given during the meeting on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, starting at 5:15pm.”

Ways to respond

What to include

To make nominations or vote in the election, you must be a voting-age resident of the area served by the committee (as defined in 5 AAC 96.910(10)) and be present at the meeting location. The area served is Game Management Units 1A and 2 (5 AAC 97.005). Online and phone attendees may listen and give public comments. If the building door is locked, in-person attendees should text or call the Chair, Beau Dale, at 907-254-4147. People who need special accommodation should contact Sam Kirby or Jessica Bylin at 907-269-6977 no later than 48 hours before the meeting.

Contact

Beau Dale (Committee Chair); Sam Kirby or Jessica Bylin (ADF&G Boards Support Section)
Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee; Alaska Department of Fish and Game Boards Support Section
sam.kirby@alaska.gov; jessica.bylin@alaska.gov
Chair Beau Dale: (907)254-1417 (the notice also lists 907-254-4147 for text or phone if the door is locked); Boards Support: 907-269-6977
2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 205

Will there be public meetings?

  • Advisory committee meeting and elections: Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 5:15pm
    Department of Fish and Game Conference Room, 2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 205, Ketchikan
    Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87337790638?pwd=FbS94WZusLxqgKmdVAraOIbVf6ZpQs.1 — Meeting ID: 873 3779 0638, Passcode: KETCHAC. Phone: +1-253-205-0468. Voting and nominations are in person only.

Key dates

  • Oct 29, 2026: Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee meeting and elections, 5:15pm.

Original notice text
The Ketchikan Fish and Game advisory committee will meet Thursday October 29th, 2026, at 5:15pm. The meeting will be at the Department of Fish and Game Conference Room located at 2030 Sea Level Drive, Suite 205. The meeting is also accessible to the public via web/teleconference for listening or providing public comments. Elections will occur during the meeting. Agenda items include the following: • Elections • 4 seats from Ketchikan • 2 alternate seats from Ketchikan • 1 seat from Saxman • Discussion of future Board of Fisheries Proposal • Discussion of other fish and wildlife related topics if needed. Election Information: To be eligible to make nominations or to vote in the election, you must be a voting-age resident of the area served by the committee as defined in 5 AAC 96.910(10) in attendance at the meeting location. The areas served by the Ketchikan Fish and Game Advisory Committee as defined in 5 AAC 97.005 are Game Management Units 1A and 2. To Join the Meeting Via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87337790638?pwd=FbS94WZusLxqgKmdVAraOIbVf6ZpQs.1 Meeting ID: 873 3779 0638 Passcode: KETCHAC Phone: +1-253-205-0468 For in-person attendees, please contact the Chair, Beau Dale via text or phone 907-254-4147 if the door to the building is locked. For more information about this meeting and the Ketchikan AC, visit the website at Fish and Game Advisory Committees, contact the Chair Beau Dale at (907)254-1417, or contact ADF&G Boards Support Section at sam.kirby@alaska.gov or jessica.bylin@alaska.gov or 907-269-6977. Advisory Committees are 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 (sam.kirby@alaska.gov) or Jessica Bylin (jessica.bylin@alaska.gov) at 907-269-6977no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, to make any necessary arrangements.

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