I agree that no matter who does it there would be some on both sides of the issue who would find fault.
I think it would have to be an outside-of-PAentity, and one that has actually done this sort of thing and has a track record of experience.
I do know that other states have had their deer management programs examined for the very reasons of hunter mistrust.

Obviously we have a situation where DCNR, PGC, USP etc. would all want to be calling the shots on "who."

I would guess two routes could be taken, one being a panel with representatives of allinterested parties, USP, PFSC, Farm Bureau, DCNR etc.

Or simply have the governor appoint someone to find out whoother states used and their satisfaction with the contractor and then let him make the decision.
Either way, some will not like it but that's life and it will never change.