*AGENDA UPDATED TO INCLUDE SPRING BEAR HUNTS* 

The Sitka Fish and Game Advisory Committee will be holding a public meeting via teleconference on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 health emergency this meeting will happen telephonically.

CALL-IN INFORMATION
Phone number: 1-800-504-8071
Access Code: 4654046

The agenda will include the following items:

• Considering log book proposals for self-guided charters and fishing boat rentals and other proposals put forward by the AC and community members
• Spring bear hunts
• Other business

Meetings are open to the public and all are welcomed to participate

For further information and questions, contact Jon Martin, Chair, 907-747-7752, jmart118@alaska.edu or Andrew Thoms, Secretary, 907-747-7509, andrew@sitkawild.org or Annie Bartholomew at the Department of Fish & Game. To be added to the electronic email notices for Sitka AC Meetings, please send an email to Annie at the address below.Advisory committees are local groups that meet to discuss fishing and wildlife issues and to provide recommendations to Alaska Board of Fisheries and Alaska Board of Game. All meetings are open to the public.

Advisory Committees are intended 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 a special accommodation in order to participate in any of these public meetings, please contact Boards Support at 907-465-4110 no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, to make any necessary arrangements.

Contact:Annie Bartholomew
Boards Support Section
PO Box 115526Juneau AK
99811-5526
907.465.4046
Fax: 907.465.6094annie.bartholomew@alaska.gov