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When the Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee convenes Wednesday to consider the nomination of Brian Nesvik, President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, expect to hear a lot about his credentials.⁠ ⁠ He’s a former Wyoming Game and Fish Department game warden who rose through the ranks to become head of enforcement and then the agency’s director. He’s a military leader who served 35 years in the Wyoming National Guard, where he did two combat tours. As the nominee to lead the federal agency that manages the nation’s wildlife refuges, enforces federal wildlife laws, and administers international treaties like the Migratory Bird Commission, he has specific experiences germane to the job. He also has support from some conservation groups, including the Boone and Crockett Club and Safari Club International. So, come Wednesday, expect to hear lots about Wyoming’s record on chronic wasting disease, predator management, and public lands.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in pro...

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