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Advisory Committees

Welcome to the Advisory Committee Section

Advisory committees are the local "grass roots" groups that meet to discuss fishing and wildlife issues and to provide recommendations to the boards. There are 81 committees throughout the state each with expertise in a particular local area.
 
The meetings, which are always open public meeting, are generally attended by department staff and members of the public who can offer background information on agenda topics. Advisory Committees are intended to provide a local forum on fish and wildlife issues. Their purpose as established by the legislature includes:

• developing regulatory proposals
• evaluating regulatory proposals and making recommendations to the appropriate board
• providing a local forum for fish and wildlife conservation and use, including matters relating to habitat
• advising the appropriate regional council on resources
• consulting with individuals, organizations, and agencies.