The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brian Nesvik, a longtime Wyoming resident, as the new Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The confirmation was followed by remarks from U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), who spoke on the Senate floor in support of Nesvik’s qualifications.
“Brian is the definition of qualified and represents the very best of Wyoming,” said Barrasso. “As the new Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Brian will play a critical role in conserving our natural resources and responsibly managing our nation’s wildlife. He will take the reins at a time when politics – not science – has too often driven agency decisions. I look forward to working with Brian to restore science to conservation policies.”
Nesvik previously led the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for more than 29 years before retiring in 2024. In addition to his career in wildlife management, he served for 35 years in the Wyoming Army National Guard, retiring as a brigadier general. Nesvik is also an alumnus of the University of Wyoming.
President Trump nominated Nesvik for the director position on February 12, 2025. Senator Barrasso introduced him at his confirmation hearing before the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee on March 26, 2025.
