Harrisburg, PA -- The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) as commissioners in the following regions:
- District 3: Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean, and Potter counties
- District 6: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York counties
- At-large: member who is experienced in boating and water safety education and shall be a registered boat owner and shall represent various geographical sections and boating interests in this Commonwealth
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 more than 1 million hunters and anglers and nearly 5 million acres of public lands, it is easy to see why hunting and fishing continue to be among the most popular segments of Pennsylvania's $19 billion-dollar 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. 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, fish and fishing, boats and boating, 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 PFBC Commission are made by Governor Josh Shapiro and require the advice and consent of the Senate of Pennsylvania.
Individuals interested in applying should email a 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 5:00 PM, Friday, December 5.
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