The Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking a qualified candidate to represent the District 6 on the Game Commission's board of directors.

Applications will be accepted until December 3.

The district includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, Snyder and York counties.

"Gov. Rendell is looking for an individual who knows about wildlife conservation and restoration and who is adept at listening to the needs and concerns of the hunting, trapping and conservation community," said Ed Grasavage, chairman of the council's game and wildlife subcommittee. "To quickly fill this vacancy with the best qualified individual, we're reaching out to sportsmen and women throughout the region."

Stephen L. Mohr of Bainbridge, Lancaster County, last represented District 6 but his term has expired.

Commissioners serve eight-year terms without compensation. They receive travel reimbursement and are not eligible for reappointment.

Candidates will first interview with the game and wildlife subcommittee of the advisory council and will be rated not only on responses, but also on professional and volunteer experience with wildlife conservation, youth recruitment and hunter retention, land conservation and other similar activities.

Gov. Rendell will select the final candidate. His nominee must be confirmed by the Senate.

Individuals interested in applying should send a résumé and detailed cover letter to Robb Miller, Governor's Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., 7th Floor, P.O. Box 8767, Harrisburg, Pa., 17106-8767.

11/2/2007