What is this notice about?
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The Fairbanks Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Fairbanks and online to elect members to 7 open seats and discuss fish and wildlife issues. Anyone may attend, but only voting-age residents of the committee's area who attend in person can nominate and vote. The committee gives local recommendations to the Alaska Board of Fisheries and the Alaska Board of Game.
Why was this notice issued?
The advisory committee must hold elections for 7 seats that have expired or are vacant, under state rules (5 AAC 96.060). The meeting is also a regular public meeting where the committee discusses fish and wildlife issues.
What action is being taken?
The committee will elect members to 5 full 3-year seats, 1 two-year seat and 1 one-year seat. Nominees with the most votes get the longest terms. It may also appoint up to two alternates from the remaining nominees. Other agenda items include a Fortymile Caribou Herd report by Jeff Gross, Tok Area Biologist; a presentation by Dr. Erik Schoen of the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) on Tanana River food webs; a Fisheries Subcommittee report, including comments for the Lower Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries meeting (the notice lists these as due 11/23/27); the Board of Game special meeting on Ambler Road; a discussion of antlerless hunt designations; and setting a Game/Trap Subcommittee meeting on Board of Game proposals for the Region V meeting in Kotzebue.
Who is involved: Fairbanks Fish and Game Advisory Committee; Alaska Department of Fish and Game; residents of Game Management Units 12, 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 and the Tanana River area
How can the public respond?
Ways to respond
- In person JP Jones Community Development Center, 2400 Rickert St, Fairbanks. Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 6:00 pm. Voting is held in person only.
- Online meeting https://bit.ly/fairbanksACnov11 (full link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86788560717?pwd=Fw4CEfP3RqafABQbB1xlEibRKiRbmM.1), Meeting ID: 867 8856 0717, Passcode: FAIRBANKS
- Phone Dial (669) 444-9171, Meeting ID: 867 8856 0717, Passcode: FAIRBANKS. Press *6 to mute/unmute. You may also give your phone number to the regional coordinator to be connected directly.
What to include
To nominate or vote, you must be a voting-age resident of the area the committee serves (Game Management Units 12, 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 and the Tanana River) and attend the election meeting in person. To get a ballot, write your name and address on the election sign-in sheet at the meeting. The full agenda, previous minutes and other materials will be posted at http://notice.alaska.gov/225612 before the meeting. If you have a disability and need an accommodation, contact the regional coordinator no later than 48 hours before the meeting.
Contact
Kyle Campbell, Interior Region Coordinator
Boards Support Section, Alaska Department of Fish and Game
kyle.campbell@alaska.gov
(907) 459-7263 (phone); (907) 251-0204 (text); (888) 920-3307 (fax)
1300 College Road, Fairbanks AK 99701
Will there be public meetings?
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Advisory committee election meeting: Wed, Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
JP Jones Community Development Center, 2400 Rickert St, Fairbanks, and by web/teleconference
Online: https://bit.ly/fairbanksACnov11; Dial in: (669) 444-9171; Meeting ID: 867 8856 0717; Passcode: FAIRBANKS
Key dates
- Nov 11, 2026: Fairbanks Fish and Game Advisory Committee election meeting, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
- Nov 16, 2026: Comments due for the Board of Game special meeting on Ambler Road.
- Nov 20, 2026: Board of Game special meeting on Ambler Road.
- Jan 9, 2027: Comments due on Board of Game proposals for the Region V meeting.
- Jan 23, 2027: Board of Game Region V meeting begins in Kotzebue (runs January 23-26, 2027).
Original notice text
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