(The Center Square) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission looks ahead with a new executive director, but recent turmoil has legislators even more skeptical of the agency’s competence.
The commission has its sights set on tightening up policies and working more with the legislature, but critics want deeper changes.
“Priority No. 1 for me is to enhance and build upon the relationship that the Game Commission has with both legislators as well as those in the hunting community,” Commission Executive Director Steve Smith said. “The primary way to do that — especially with legislators — is by making sure that they’re aware and appreciate the work that our dedicated staff is already doing.”
Smith took the reins of the commission earlier this week when former leader Bryan Burhans resigned after the Board of Commissioners discovered he had a business relationship with several employees, moonlighting as a wellness coach.
“We have incredibly dedicated individuals doing
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