Mike Mayernik
STEWARDSHIP COORDINATOR
a.k.a. our certified pyro
A Lewistown, Montana native, Mike (he/him) has a passion for hunting, fishing and exploring wild places. Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from Montana State University. Seasonal work for the U.S. Forest Service brought him to the Seeley Lake Ranger District in 2010 where he stayed for eight years. His time with the Forest Service included various work for the wildlife, fire, and recreation programs supporting many land and forest management projects.
Mike is very interested in fire ecology and managing forest communities. He has enjoyed studying various wildlife species such as Canada lynx and wolverine across western Montana. During this time, he developed a deep love for the Swan Valley and became a resident in 2013.
Contact: mike@svconnections.org
Mike Mayernik is a Wilderness First Responder and holds a Level III wildlife track and sign certificate with CyberTracker North America.