WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Brian Nesvik, the president’s nominee to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, should continue his work to conserve wildlife habitat so that our nation’s fish and wildlife populations can flourish for future generations. Nesvik is the former director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department.

“Brian Nesvik has a great deal of experience managing wildlife and people as well as enforcing the law as a wildlife manager, game warden, and leader of the wildlife agency and national guard in Wyoming. He has been a particularly strong proponent for conserving big game migration corridors and expanding hunting and fishing in Wyoming,” said Mike Leahy, senior director of wildlife, hunting, and fishing policy at the National Wildlife Federation. “We look forward to working with Mr. Nesvik to support and fund the professionals at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the national wildlife refuge system as they continue to pursue a science-based, collaborative approach to recovering imperiled species — while providing opportunities for all people to enjoy the great outdoors.”