The Governor’s Office is still accepting applications to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Residents knowledgeable and passionate about Arizona wildlife and conservation in eligible counties are welcome to apply. Those interested in applying must do so through this application FORM. Applicants are required to include their current residential address, political party, resume, and any additional materials or letters of recommendations with their application.

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, Yavapai, or Yuma 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.

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. For more information about the Arizona Game and Fish Commission/Department and their mission, click HERE (specific information about the commission is HERE).

The Game and Fish Appointment Recommendation Board will meet in October to review applications and conduct in-person interviews. 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.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department receives no general fund tax dollars. The majority of funding to manage more than 800 native wildlife species comes from Arizona's hunters and anglers.