Ruffed Grouse Society Taps Setter-Owning New Yorker for Top Spot

I thought that title would catch you flusher guys's attention.

Mike Zagata, former Commissioner of the New York DEC under George Pataki, has been named the Executive Director of the Ruffed Grouse Society. The RGS press release provides details, including:

Wayne Jacobson, Jr., president of the Ruffed Grouse Society, is enthusiastic about Mike’s hiring. “Mike has an impressive background in business and wildlife conservation. He earned a Ph. D. in wildlife from Iowa State University and spent time teaching and conducting wildlife research. Later, he gained business experience while holding senior environmental positions with Tenneco Inc. and Transco Energy Co., and government experience while serving as Commissioner of New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation. He’s acquired extensive expertise working in the business sector, improving wildlife habitat, and making a difference on conservation issues. Mike’s past experience will serve him well in his new position”. . . .

The press release adds that "Mike and his wife Beth reside in rural upstate NY, with their three Gordon Setters - all grouse hunters." There you have it--no labbadabba or spaniel foolishness for that guy.