Background
Dunkle, Frank H. was born on October 12, 1924 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Harper and Isabel (Reed) Dunkle.
Dunkle, Frank H. was born on October 12, 1924 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Frank Harper and Isabel (Reed) Dunkle.
Bachelor of Science, Montana State University, 1950. Master of Science, Montana State University, 1955. Doctor of Science (honorary), Montana State University, 1987.
Ranger National Park Service, Yellowstone National Park, 1952-1953. Education assistant Montana Fish and Game Department, Helena, 1955-1957, chief information and education division, 1959-1963, director, 1963-1972. Conservation supervisor Montana Department Public Instruction, 1957-1959.
Founder Ecological Consultant Service, 1972-1974. Senator Montana State Senate, 1975-1978. Founder Resources Education Foundation, 1975-1977.
Executive director Montana Mining Association, 1978-1980, Montana State Republican State Center Committee, 1980-1981. Staff director Mountain Plains Federal Regional Council, Denver, 1981-1983, 1981-1983. Coordinator Colorado River Endangered Fishes Project, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 1983-1986.
Director United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, since 1986. President Western Association State Fish and Game Commissioners. Chairman Center Flyway Council, 1970.
Member International Association Game, Fish, Conservation Commissioners.
Candidate Republican Gubernatorial Primary, Montana, 1972. Alternate delegate Republican National Convention, 1976. Served with United States Navy, 1943-1946, PTO. Member The Wildlife Society Lodges: Masons, Shriners, Lions.
Married Cyernene Halbrook, November 25, 1981. Married Carol Jane Seebart, 1947 (divorced). Children: Lesley Jane, Richard Frank, Marilyn Diane, Bruce Harper.