LA GRANDE – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a landowner representative to serve on the Access and Habitat Program’s Northeast Advisory Council.

Individuals living in northeast Oregon with interest and experience in hunting, forestry, farming, ranching and/or wildlife conservation are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is June 30.

Duties of the advisory council members include participation in about four public meetings a year to review project proposals and conduct other council business. Meetings may require some travel to various northeast Oregon communities.

Applicants should be willing and able to work collaboratively with landowners, sportsmen’s groups, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife staff and representatives of other government agencies to facilitate the A&H Program.

For information on applying for this position, contact Access and Habitat Program Coordinator Matt Keenan, (503) 947-6087 or (Matthew.T.Keenan@state.or.us) or Northeast Regional Coordinator Jon Paustian at (541) 963-2138. A PDF application can be downloaded at (http://www.dfw.state.or.us/AH/RAC_membership.pdf).