The Alaska Board of Fisheries accepts written testimony before their meetings and both written and oral testimony at their meetings prior to deliberating on the proposals. The Department of Fish and Game and Fish and Game Advisory Committees also comment on proposals. The Fish and Game Advisory Committees serve as advisors to the Alaska Board of Fisheries by not only developing and submitting proposals but by evaluating regulatory proposals submitted by others. There are about 80 Fish and Game Advisory Committees in Alaska. These Advisory Committees provide a local forum for discussing and recommending regulatory changes on fish, wildlife, and habitat issues.
Some committees meet every month while others meet less often.
Advisory Committees range in size from five to 15 members. Each member is a resident of the community they represent, and are knowledgeable about local resources. Advisory Committee hold annual elections to fill vacant seats. Usually all in attendence participate in the vote. There are 18 State of Alaska Fish and Game Advisory Committees distributed throughout southcentral Alaska.