I support most of the…

I support most of the changes proposed to moose tag allocations. Several concerns that I have are listed below

First of all I dont believe that the acceptance of surplus tags in past years should influence the number of points you begin with. The acceptance of surplus tags have always been advertised as not effecting your pool status and hunters may accept tags they would not have otherwise. For example I accepted a cow tag in a unit much farther north than I would ever apply. I chose to go north knowing that it doesnt change anything going forward. To further that, these proposed changes came out the same day as the surplus tags were issues, resulting in people accepting tags this year before knowing proposed changes for next year. This simple consideration for me would be the difference between 6 and 2 points.

The second consideration I hope to have heard is the limited group size. I do support the restriction of 10 hunters per tag but I question the way this will be monitored. I would rather see 10 hunters listed on a specific licence than allowing 10 people at any one time and 10 different people the next day. Apply solo, then after drawn and before issuing tags list the people designated to hunt with you.

Thank you for your consideration and hopefully see some positive change to moose populations in ontario.