The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Game Commission as a commissioner in District 7.
District 7 includes Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.
Commissioners are appointed for four-year terms with the opportunity to be reappointed for two additional four-year terms and can serve for six months after their term expires, or until their replacement is named, whichever occurs first.
“With more than 1 million hunters and anglers and nearly 5 million acres of public land it is easy to see why hunting and fishing continue to be among the most popular segments of Pennsylvania’s $20 billion-dollar outdoor recreation economy. The Shapiro Administration seeks a diverse group of applicants, one of whom will be nominated by the governor,” said Derek Eberly, director of the advisory council. “We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to serve on the board to send a letter of intent and their professional resume.”
Per Pennsylvania Code, individuals interested in serving as a district commissioner shall be persons well-informed on the subject of conservation, restoration, hunting and fishing, and a resident of the district. Commissioners do not receive compensation for their service but are reimbursed for travel expenses.
Candidates will be interviews by the advisory council regarding their professional and volunteer experience with wildlife conservation and activities related to hunting and fishing.
Appointments to the game commission are made by Gov. Josh Shapiro and require the advice and consent of the state senate.
Those interested in applying should email a resume and cover letter, formatted in a Word or PDF document, to Derek Eberly, Director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation, deeberly@pa.gov. Deadline is 5 p.m. Jan. 3.