New USFWS Director

[Carnage2011]

Any background at all in science? Wardens don't need that in many states, and many aren't well suited for managing an agency that has to consider science as a result. Or did he have a reputation of relying on expert advice from professional staff?

Pretty certain Wyo requires a bachelors degree in some sort of related field to be a game warden.

 

[Nick87]

Pretty certain Wyo requires a bachelors degree in some sort of related field to be a game warden.

Usually either that or x amount of experience in a related field I think.

 

[BuzzH]

Any background at all in science? Wardens don't need that in many states, and many aren't well suited for managing an agency that has to consider science as a result. Or did he have a reputation of relying on expert advice from professional staff?

From what I've seen and heard, I wouldn't say he's not a micro-manager and tended to go out of his way to push his own agenda at times.

He was a huge proponent of the failed whitetail/mule deer split in spite of nearly every other biologist and GF staff being opposed to it.

I also thought a major disservice he did to the WGF and Sportsmen in the state was being a voting member on the Wyoming Governors Sportsman's task force. That was a no doubt conflict of interest, he should have served in the capacity of providing information only.

 

[Oak]

Any background at all in science? Wardens don't need that in many states, and many aren't well suited for managing an agency that has to consider science as a result. Or did he have a reputation of relying on expert advice from professional staff?

LinkedIn says he has a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management from University of Wyoming, 1994.

 

[JM77]

From what I've seen and heard, I wouldn't say he's not a micro-manager and tended to go out of his way to push his own agenda at times.

He was a huge proponent of the failed whitetail/mule deer split in spite of nearly every other biologist and GF staff being opposed to it.

I also thought a major disservice he did to the WGF and Sportsmen in the state was being a voting member on the Wyoming Governors Sportsman's task force. That was a no doubt conflict of interest, he should have served in the capacity of providing information only.

^^^This

 

[F250]

i don’t think the left leaners would approve of any person, for any position that this Administration nominates.

 

[grizzly63]

Thats because its looking more and more like a clown posse?
I'm a helluva lot more conservative than liberal. Wish the people in the middle would start standing up and get some spine.

 

[Trial153]

Could be worse, considering the majority of the administrations choices are moronic if they weren’t obviously addenda driven.

 

[Schaaf]

LinkedIn says he has a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology and Management from University of Wyoming, 1994.

Are you on LinkedIn?

Dork.

 

[Oak]

Are you on LinkedIn?

Dork.

Only for stalking investigating.

 

[Lota lota]

Better or worse than the predecessor? Serious question.

I worked under Martha Williams and she was a train-wreck.

 

[BrentD]

There's much better choices out there.

That is a given.

 

[BrentD]

He's very familiar with a lot of the hot-button species: grizzlies, sage grouse, wolves.

There is a hell of a lot more than that to USA wildlife and fishes. Interesting how this all seems to devolve to WY big game.

 

[BuzzH]

There is a hell of a lot more than that to USA wildlife and fishes. Interesting how this all seems to devolve to WY big game.

There's only one reason/issue he was picked for the job, everyone knows it.

 

[Oak]

There is a hell of a lot more than that to USA wildlife and fishes. Interesting how this all seems to devolve to WY big game.

Yeah, I get it. I was simply pointing out why he would be selected by this administration.

 

[BrentD]

There's only one reason/issue he was picked for the job, everyone knows it.

I don't. I do not know the guy nor why he was picked. I have no doubt it is for someone's personal benefit (Donald Jr?)

 

[rogerthat]

Let’s be honest, this is as good as it gets for current times. Could be looking at a kash Patel type nomination

 

[Revenuerman]

Hopefully he will get some timber projects going in the southern Appalachians.

 

[F250]

There's only one reason/issue he was picked for the job, everyone knows it.

Enlighten us.

 

[BrentD]

Enlighten us.

I am guessing it is ANWR or something personal to Wyotes.