Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee Meeting and Elections

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is convening the Kotzebue Sound Fish and Game Advisory Committee for a public meeting and election on Thursday, October 29 2026 at 6 PM (Selawik Wildlife Refuge Conference Room and via Zoom). The agenda includes elections for five advisory‑committee seats, updates from the National Park Service, Alaska Fish & Game, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and discussion of upcoming Board of Game proposals covering caribou, moose, bear, and other wildlife management issues. Stakeholders may submit comments on the proposals by the specified deadlines (e.g., Jan 15 2027 for the Work Session). The meeting is open to all voting‑age residents of the defined service area (Game Management Units 22 and 23). • Date/Time: 2026‑10‑29, 6 PM (in‑person & Zoom) • Location: Selawik Wildlife Refuge Conference Room, Kotzebue, AK • Purpose: Elect 5 committee members, receive agency updates, and discuss wildlife management proposals • Participation: Open to voting‑age residents of GMUs 22 & 23; special‑accommodation requests must be made to Sam Kirby (907‑269‑6977) • Comment deadlines: Various Board of Game proposal comment periods, earliest Jan 15 2027 • Contact: Sam Kirby ([email protected])