Pennsylvania governor’s panel seeking PGC candidates in eastern regions

Harrisburg — The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving on the Pennsylvania Game Commission board as commissioners in the following regions:

– District 8: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties District 9: Carbon, Berks, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties

Title 34 (Game) 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 one among the most popular segments of Pennsylvania’s $20 billion outdoor recreation economy,” said Derek Eberly, director of the advisory council.

“The Shapiro administration seeks a diverse group of applicants, one of whom will be nominated by the governor.”

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Eberly encouraged anyone interested in volunteering to serve on the board to send him 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 receive no compensation for their service but are reimbursed for travel expenses.

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 Game Commission are made by Gov. Josh Shapiro and require the advice and consent of the state Senate.

Individuals interested in applying should email a PDF resume and cover letter to Derek Eberly, director of the Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing, and Conservation, deeberly@pa.gov.

Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 29.