PA Game Commission Announces New Wildlife Management Director: Wayne A. Laroche

By Justin Stakes

Wayne Laroche began work with the agency last week.

Harrisburg, PA -(AmmoLand.com)- The Pennsylvania Game Commission‘s Bureau of Wildlife Management has a new director.

Wayne A. Laroche, who has spent his career working in wildlife and fisheries science – including nearly eight years directing the operation of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife – started in the position Aug. 3. Laroche replaces interim director John Dunn, who recently retired. The bureau has not had a permanent director since Cal DuBrock retired last year.

The Bureau of Wildlife Management is responsible for managing the state’s 480 wildlife species, and conducts research and monitoring for about 60 game animals to provide sustainable populations for recreational uses including hunting and trapping. Game Commission Executive Director R. Matthew Hough said Laroche’s extensive background well prepared him for his role, and he has hit the ground running in his first weeks with the agency.

“In Vermont, Wayne dealt with many of the same issues we face here,” Hough said. “He worked with hunters and trappers to help establish antler restrictions, developed procedures to address threats posed by chronic wasting disease, white-nose syndrome and tick-borne illnesses like Lyme …read more

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