Department of Fish and Game Offers Condolences on Passing of Former Commissioner Carl Rosier
— ADF&G Press Release

Doug Vincent-Lang, Commissioner
P.O. Box 115526
Juneau, Alaska 99811-5526

Press Release: March 18, 2026

CONTACT: For more information contact: Communications Director Patty Sullivan, (907) 331-9100, patty.sullivan@alaska.gov

Department of Fish and Game Offers Condolences on Passing of Former Commissioner Carl Rosier

(Anchorage) – The Alaska Department of Fish & Game offers condolences to the family on the passing this week of former ADF&G Commissioner Carl Rosier.

Current Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang said "We honor the memory of a leader who served with integrity, vision, and deep commitment. His dedication strengthened our agency and touched the lives of many. May his legacy continue to inspire us."

Rosier led the Department as Commissioner from 1991 to 1994. Described as an old-school biologist, Rosier was very knowledgeable and understood the value of listening to the subject matter expertise of his staff in Department efforts to manage Alaska's fish and wildlife.

Among his many achievements, Rosier is credited with developing some of the key fisheries management plans and the two-fish-daily halibut bag limit, which are still standing today.