The Whittier Fish and Game Advisory Committee will meet April 16 at 6 p.m. via Zoom to discuss draft letters on two state bills and a federal subsistence proposal.

The committee will review draft comments on House Bills 93 and 203, a federal proposal regarding deer hunting on Hawkins and Hinchinbrook Islands, and four Board of Fisheries proposals scheduled for a May 1 special session. The meeting is open to the public.

Residents can join the meeting at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87033694475 using meeting ID 870 3369 4475 and passcode Whittier. Those calling in by phone can dial 253-205-0468 and press *6 to mute or unmute.

Advisory committees are local groups that develop regulatory proposals and provide recommendations to the Alaska Board of Fisheries and Alaska Board of Game. The committees also serve as forums for discussing fish and wildlife conservation and habitat issues.

Proposal details are available on the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game websites. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on the Whittier Advisory Committee page at the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

For more information or to receive email notices about Southcentral Region advisory committee meetings, contact Leila Williams at 907-267-2354 or [email protected]. Those needing special accommodations should contact Williams at least 48 hours before the meeting.