Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee
The Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee (FWAC) replaces the citizen oversight committees that operated from 1994 to 2024.
The Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee reviews annual outcomes achieved from game and fish fund expenditures and makes recommendations to the legislature and the commissioner related to fish and wildlife investments and policy in general. Nearly $100 million is expended from the Game and Fish Fund each year. The revenue supporting these expenditures is primarily the product of hunting and fishing license sales, federal reimbursements, and a sales tax on state lottery tickets. Minnesota residents with a hunting, fishing or trapping license or an active critical habitat license plate can apply.
Applications are open for 2025 and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 3, 2025.
