Vacancies on Utah Wildlife Board

Applications accepted through May 4

Three openings are available on the board that sets the rules that govern wildlife management in Utah. These rules include the state's hunting and fishing laws.

The Utah Wildlife Board Nominating Committee is seeking qualified nominees to fill the three seats on the seven-member Utah Wildlife Board. Gov. Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. will appoint the new members to six-year terms.

Potential board members must represent a wildlife constituency group (sportsmen, people who watch wildlife, ranchers, etc.) No more than two board members may come from any one of the Division of Wildlife Resources' five regions.

Board members attend 10 to 12 wildlife board meetings each year in Salt Lake City. They're also encouraged to attend monthly Wildlife Regional Advisory Council meetings in their regions. Some overnight travel is required.

Wildlife board nominees should have a strong interest in wildlife and wildlife management and a commitment to represent all of Utah's citizens.

For more information, or to apply, go to Gov. Huntsman's Web site at www.governor.utah.gov/boards. Follow the prompts at the site to learn more, or to apply.

Applications will be accepted through May 4, 2007.