Governor’s Office Opens Arizona Game And Fish Commission Application

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Governor’s Office Opens Arizona Game And Fish Commission Application

News Release

September 1, 2026

Phoenix, AZ – The Governor’s Office is now accepting applications to fill two seats on the Arizona Game and Fish Commission. All residents of Apache, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai, and Yuma counties knowledgeable and passionate about Arizona wildlife and conservation are welcome to apply.

Eligible applicants are open to apply to the following positions:

One seat with a partial term, expiring January 17, 2028

One seat with a full five-year term, beginning January 18, 2027

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 and its mission, please click HERE.

The commission is structured to ensure geographical and political representation from across Arizona. All applicants must disclose their party affiliation and must not have changed party registration within the past two years in order to be eligible. By state law, no more than three commissioners can be from the same political party, and no two from the same county.

Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30th.

Individuals interested in applying must do so through the Office of Executive Appointments website. 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 Commission Appointment Recommendation Board (CARB) will be meeting in October to review applications and conduct interviews in-person. Questions regarding the review process should be directed to Madeline Gaffney ([email protected]) with the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

Individuals also may contact the Governor’s Office of Executive Appointments by emailing [email protected].

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