Commission
View the commission meeting live
Due to COVID19, the public will not be able to attend this Friday’s Commission Meeting in person. The public will still be able to view the meeting at www.azgfd.gov/commissioncam or listen to the meeting by calling 404 397-1516, access code: 280 046 234##. Members of the public who listen by phone should keep their phones on mute. Members of the public wanting to speak to the commission on specific agenda items, can call 602 962-8790 and follow the prompts to say your name, where you are calling from, and the agenda item you wish to speak about.
Under the provisions of the Arizona Revised Statutes 17-231, the Arizona Game and Fish Commission establishes policy for the management, preservation, and harvest of wildlife. The Commission makes rules and regulations for managing, conserving, and protecting wildlife and fisheries resources, and safe and regulated watercraft and off-highway vehicle operations for the benefit of the citizens of Arizona. In support of the Commission’s obligations, the Director, as chief administrative officer, provides general supervision and control of all Department functions and activities.
Commission agenda for upcoming meetings.
Meeting minutes of previous meetings.
Schedule of commission meetings.
Live webcasts of commission meetings.
Commission awards.
Commissioners’ Forum – Commission’s stance on various issues affecting wildlife conservation.
The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor pursuant to ARS 38-211. The Commission appoints the Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the Director serves as secretary to the Commission. No more than one commissioner may be from any one county. No more than three may be from the same political party. Each commissioner serves a five-year term, staggered. Commissioners customarily serve as chairman during their last year.
CURRENT COMMISSION MEMBERS
Eric S. Sparks – Tucson
Kurt R. Davis – Phoenix
Leland S. “Bill” Brake – Elgin
James E. Goughnour – Payson
Todd G. Geiler – Prescott
