About AOC
Mission: "Dedicated to the preservation of outdoor pursuits in Alaska - hunting, fishing, trapping, and public access - and conservation of the habitats upon which they depend."
Vision: "To unite the voices of our membership and member clubs to effectively represent their outdoor interests in all facets of public policy."
We Are A Council
The Alaska Outdoor Council incorporated with the State of Alaska in 1955.
It originated from the three largest sportsmen's clubs in Alaska at the time;
the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen's Association in Palmer, the Tanana Valley Sportsmen's
Association in Fairbanks, and the Territorial Sportsmen in Juneau. The vision
then, as now, was that the united voices of separate clubs are more powerful than
standing alone.
We now enjoy the membership of
54
outdoor clubs and nearly
4,000
individuals for a collective membership of 12,000 Alaskans. Our clubs and members include fishers, mountaineers, hunters, boaters, hikers, trappers, campers, pilots, mushers, snowmachiners, bow hunters, photographers, and many, many, more.
The service and representation of these members is our absolute highest priority.
With a Commitment to Alaska
Based on extensive input from members and member clubs, here are our goals and commitments:
- 1. Maintenance of Alaska's fish and wildlife resources and their habitats
- 2. Perpetuation of hunting, fishing, trapping, and shooting rights
- 3. Assurance of equal access to and the common use of public lands and resources
- 4. Preservation of critical wildlife habitat
- 5. Equality among users of public resources
- 6. Support professional state management of Alaska's fish, wildlife, and habitats
- 7. Dedication to continued public education on renewable resource management
- 8. Participation in legislative, regulatory, administrative and judicial policy-making decisions affecting Alaska's natural resources and their uses.
And a Commitment to Members
The primary emphasis of the AOC is to represent our members and member clubs on educational and policy issues of statewide and national importance that cannot be easily handled by individual member clubs.
This translates into many activities, ranging from educational booths at outdoor shows to hiring lobbyists in Juneau. Some other examples include taking the lead on statewide ballot measures, testifying at the Boards of Fisheries and Game, and interacting with Administrative agencies on critical statewide issues.
Our longevity and grassroots membership have made us well-known among decision makers in Juneau. In fact, the University of Alaska ranked the AOC the most influential outdoor advocacy organization in the state.
Our policies and procedures are derived from the grass roots up. Everything we do and stand for comes from the membership. We welcome and encourage your involvement; from participation at the Annual Meeting to serving on a host of AOC Outdoor Committees. The Board of Directors consists of seven individuals that must come from all regions of the state. They are elected by the membership during the Annual Meeting.
To see how you can get involved, contact us at aoc@alaska.net |
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