Pennsylvania Seeks Game Commission District 2, 3 Candidates
The Governor's Advisory Council is accepting applications for two district commissioner seats on the Pennsylvania Game Commission until December 4.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Hunting
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The Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking candidates for District 2 and District 3 of the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Applications are due by 5:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2026, and appointments require Senate consent.
Why it matters
The Game Commission oversees wildlife and State Game Lands used by hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists across Pennsylvania. Commissioners shape conservation and hunting policy for the eight counties in each district.
Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation economy contributes more than $20 billion annually and supports over 177,000 jobs. Game Commissioners serve four-year terms, may be reappointed for up to two additional terms, and receive no compensation beyond travel reimbursement.
The players
Pennsylvania Game Commission
The state agency responsible for managing 480 species of wild birds and mammals and more than 1.5 million acres of State Game Lands across Pennsylvania.
Josh Shapiro
The Governor of Pennsylvania who makes appointments to the Game Commission subject to Senate advice and consent.
The details
District 2 covers Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland counties, while District 3 covers Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties. Candidates must be residents of their district, be well informed on conservation and hunting and fishing, and submit a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format to Derek Eberly.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: The Governor's Advisory Council announced it is seeking candidates for the two district seats.
December 4, 2026, 5:00 PM: Deadline for submitting applications.
Roadmap
The recruitment follows the term structure set by 34 Pa.C.S. § 301, which allows four-year terms with up to two reappointments and a six-month holdover. Filling these two district seats keeps the commission's regional representation aligned with that statutory framework.
Residents of the eight counties in each district can apply directly if they have professional or volunteer experience in wildlife conservation, hunting or fishing. Commissioners receive no pay, so the role is primarily a volunteer public service position.
The takeaway
Hunters and anglers who want a direct voice in how Pennsylvania manages its wildlife can apply before the December 4 deadline. Interested candidates should prepare a resume and cover letter in Word or PDF format.
What happens next
Applications close at 5:00 PM on Friday, December 4, 2026, after which the advisory council will interview candidates.
Further reading
For more on the state's hunting programs, see Hunting.
Source note: This article includes information reported by GantNews.
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