Federal Subsistence Management Program

Regional Advisory Councils


Regional Council Member Appointment Process Overview

mid September through 1st week of January Open period to apply. Outreach begins at fall Regional Advisory Council meetings and continues through December.
OctoberMass mailing of application packets state wide.
November-DecemberStatewide advertising
mid January-mid JuneInterview and evaluate applicants. Federal Subsistence Board makes recommendations to Secretaries of the Interior and of Agriculture.
late June-OctoberSecretaries review applicants and consider the Board's recommendations.
October/NovemberSecretary of the Interior announces appointments.

For further information, contact:

Michelle Chivers
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Subsistence Management
1011 East Tudor Road, Mail Stop 121, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
907-786-3677; 800-478-1456; Michelle_Chivers@fws.gov