Monday, August 4, 2025

Safari Club International Congratulates Brian Nesvik on Confirmation as Director of the U.S. FWS

(Washington, D.C.) Safari Club International (SCI) proudly congratulates Brian Nesvik on his confirmation as the next Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). His appointment brings a seasoned conservationist, decorated military leader, and proven wildlife manager to one of the most important conservation roles in the federal government.

“Brian Nesvik is a strong and experienced choice to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,” said W. Laird Hamberlin, CEO of Safari Club International. “His decades of service in wildlife management, coupled with his distinguished leadership as Director of Wyoming Game and Fish and as a Brigadier General in the Wyoming Army National Guard, reflect a steady hand and a clear vision rooted in science, discipline, and public service. His leadership will be essential in guiding the Service through the complex challenges of modern wildlife management. SCI looks forward to working closely with Director Nesvik to ensure that hunters and science-based conservation have a seat at the table.”

Nesvik brings over 38 years of combined experience in natural resource management and military service. As Director of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department from 2019 to 2024, he oversaw some of the nation’s most respected wildlife programs and worked extensively with rural communities, sportsmen, and landowners to find common-sense conservation solutions.

Confirmed following a 54-43 vote, Nesvik’s confirmation signals a continued commitment to collaborative and science-based conservation.

SCI remains committed to supporting leaders like Director Nesvik who understand that ethical hunting, sustainable-use policy, and conservation go hand in hand. His leadership is a win for wildlife, for hunters, and for all Americans who value our natural heritage.