**an archivable audio recording of this meeting has been added to the attachments below.**
The Fairbanks Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 at 6:30 pm at the ADFG Conference Room located at 1300 College Road. This meeting is open to the public.
Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, virtual participation is encouraged.
If you plan to attend this meeting in person, please follow the guidance from the State of Alaska's Health Advisory 1: Recommendations for Keeping Alaskans Safe:
• Wear a cloth face covering/mask when in public settings.
• Practice social distancing.
• Monitor your health and stay at home when sick.
• Practice good hygiene and frequently wash your hands.
Agenda Items will include the following:
- Department/AWT Update
- Wildlife Conservation Hunter Access Program Update - Katie Sechrist
- Introduction of new members
- Fisheries Issues to Include:
- Presentation of BOF summary actions
- Joint Technical Committee (JTC) recent meeting on Yukon River Interim Escapement Management goals (IMEG) and modeling
- Report from Stan Zuray (Rapids Research Center) on ichthyophonous
- AKY Congressional Delegation “Salmon Summit” - available on-line
- upcoming State fisheries legislation and strategic planning needed as a possible call for an early January Fisheries SC meeting
- Upcoming BOF Hatchery Committee meeting in March, preparation, on-time comments and who will attend
- Upcoming BOF AYK proposals due in April
- Long term meeting dates and calendar for 2022
- Review Game/Trap Subcommittee comments for Region IV BOG meeting due by January 7th
- Scheduling 2022 meetings
- Brief discussion of the WSA 21-01 comments from FSB meeting.
- Other fisheries and wildlife related business as needed
Join the meeting online:
bit.ly/FairbanksACdec15
(full link for SOA employees: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87837350124?pwd=a1J3cWNEYjVXMUJpM00yYXRjaEZpQT09)
Meeting ID: 878 3735 0124
Passcode: 99701
To join the meeting from a computer or your mobile phone, use the meeting link above or dial in by calling (253) 215-8782 and enter the meeting ID and passcode.
If you need access to a toll-free dial-in number, or for further information on this meeting or to be added to the electronic email notices for this committee, please contact the Interior Region Coordinator who's contact information can be found at the bottom of this notice.
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 experiencing a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate in these public meetings, please contact the regional coordinator no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to make any necessary arrangements.
Kyle Campbell
Coordinator, Interior Region
Boards Support Section
Department of Fish and Game
1300 College Road
Fairbanks AK 99701
(907) 459-7263 - phone
(907) 251-0204 - text
kyle.campbell@alaska.gov