# Alaska Stat. § 16.05.010: Commissioner of fish and game

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 16.05.010
- **Heading:** Commissioner of fish and game
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.010

## Text

The commissioner is the principal executive officer of the Department of Fish and Game. The commissioner shall be a qualified executive with knowledge of the requirements for the protection, management, conservation, and restoration of the fish and game resources of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.010 Commissioner of fish and game.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.020 Functions of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.040 Compensation of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.050 Powers and duties of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.052 Nuisance moose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.052.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.055 On-board observer program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.060 Emergency orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.065 Application extension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.070 Regulations as evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.080 Limitation of power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.090 Organization of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.092 Fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement, and development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.092.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.094 Duties of section of subsistence hunting and fishing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.094.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.100 Fish and game fund established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.100.md)

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