We are pleased that MNRF is…

We are pleased that MNRF is reviewing policy and measures in regard to moose. This is timely, if not indeed urgent. We offer the following comments and suggestions for your consideration in the context of the changes already in train.

1. The Calf Hunt: At minimum, there should be no hunting of calves in their first year. As a generality, it is increasingly clear that hunting calves puts significant stress on the moose population overall.

2. Cow Tags: Reduce them consistently across Ontario. To promote survival of calves, the presence of a mother is basic--quite apart from issues of hunting as such.

3. Moose Refuge Areas: Their establishment and legal protection helps relieve pressures from loss of habitat and easy forestry road access.

4. Resources for Enforcement, Monitoring and Research: Should be increased, and in any event not linked to hunting revenue.

5. Composition of BGMAC: This key body should be more evidently reflective of the province it serves, both in general and in specifics. As examples, this should include scientists and outdoor people without links to those harvesting the wildlife; indigenous representatives; and broadly reflect Ontario gender distribution.

The Lee Family