The commission shall establish and appoint advisory committees for Parks and Recreation and Wildlife and Fisheries. The advisory committees shall aid the commission in formulating policies, discussing problems and considering other matters related to these areas as designated by the commission.
The department is designated as the single state agency to receive and expend any federal funds made available for matters within the jurisdiction of the department.
The department shall be responsible for conserving, managing, developing and protecting the wildlife and freshwater fisheries resources of the state. The department shall coordinate all functions of state government related to wildlife and fisheries resources that are within the jurisdiction of the department.