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Here's the link: https://www.azgfd.com/2025/09/15/governors-office-opens-game-fish-application-2/

 

NEWS RELEASE from the Governor’s Office Sept. 15, 2025 PHOENIX

The Governor’s Office is now accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Residents knowledgeable and passionate about Arizona wildlife and conservation in eligible counties are welcome to apply.

 

The five-member Game and Fish Commission establishes policy, rules, and regulations for the management, preservation and harvest of wildlife and fishery resources, as well as watercraft and off-highway vehicle operations. The commission also serves in an advisory role to the Arizona Game and Fish Department. (The mission of the Arizona Game and Fish Department is to conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations).

 

About the Commission The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Governor pursuant to A.R.S. 38-211. The Commission appoints the Director of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, and the Director serves as secretary to the Commission. No more than one commissioner may be from any one county. No more than three may be from the same political party. Each commissioner serves a five-year term, staggered. Commissioners customarily serve as chair during their last year.

 

The commission is structured to ensure geographical and political representation from across Arizona. The upcoming vacancy must be filled by a resident of either Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yuma, or Yavapai counties. Applicants must disclose their party affiliation on their application and must not have changed party registration within the past two years in order to be eligible. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Individuals interested in applying must do so through this application FORM here: https://bc.azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/arizona-game-and-fish-commission-application-2025-v2_0.pdf

 

Applicants are required to include their current residential address, political party, resume, and any additional materials or letters of recommendations with their application. The Game and Fish Appointment Recommendation Board will be meeting in October to review applications and conduct interviews in-person. Questions regarding the review process should be directed to Madeline Gaffney (mgaffney@azgfd.gov) with the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Individuals also may contact the Governor’s Office of Executive Appointments by emailing bc@az.gov.

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So, any CWT members, who are are qualified and meet the parameters to fill this (volunteer position), willing to go into the trenches and represent your fellow hunters?

 

 

 

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