Pennsylvania panel seeks commission candidates

Harrisburg — The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission as commissioner for its District 2.

District 2 consists of Beaver, Allegheny, Washington, Greene, Armstrong, Indiana, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties.

Title 30 of the Pennsylvania Code provides that 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 over 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 outdoor recreation economy,” said Derek Eberly, director of the governor’s advisory council for hunting, fishing and conservation.

“The Shapiro administration seeks a diverse group of applicants, one of whom will be nominated by the governor. We encourage anyone interested in volunteering to serve on the board to send a letter of intent and their professional resume.”

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The Pennsylvania Code stipulates that 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 receive no compensation for their service but are reimbursed for travel expenses.

Eberly noted that candidates will be interviewed by the advisory council regarding their professional and volunteer experience with wildlife conservation and activities related to hunting and fishing.

Appointments to the Fish & Boat Commission are made by Gov. Josh Shapiro and require the advice and consent of the state Senate.

Individuals interested in applying should email a resume and cover letter to Derek Eberly at deeberly@pa.gov.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Nov. 7.