This project will improve upon the existing CO-management system that exists within the alaska migratory bird CO-management council (ambcc) through a 3-day meeting that will build a better…

This project will improve upon the existing CO-management system that exists within the alaska migratory bird CO-management council (ambcc) through a 3-day meeting that will build a better understanding of the complex issues surrounding the subsistence harvest of migratory birds across alaska. The ambcc was created in 2000 following implementation of federal regulations to legally authorize the spring-summer subsistence harvest of migratory birds in alaska, and consists of three CO-management partners: the U.S. Fish wildlife service, alaska department of fish game, and 10 alaska natives who comprise the native caucus. These ten individuals represent ten different geographic regions of the state where the traditional harvest of migratory birds occurs. Funds under this award will be used to support travel, administrative and associated expenses required to host a three-day statewide meeting of the native caucus, federal and state partners and their staff, and other invited guests. Important also, are the inclusion of all members of each of the ten regional management bodies (local migratory bird councils). The goals of this meeting are to 1) review the previously identified issues that exist with the current legal framework and develop an action plan for each issue, 2) develop new action items, 3) discuss future funding opportunities, and 3) learn about the migratory bird treaty act and the accompanying treaties the U.S. Has signed with russia, japan, canada, and mexico in support of migratory bird conservation.