I think the proposed…

I think the proposed cormorant hunting season is a good idea. It will help control some of the damage caused by this species, and as a hunter I welcome the opportunity to hunt a bird species over such a long season starting in March. As long as sufficient monitoring is place to ensure no severe impact on cormorant numbers, I see no downside.

In terms of public safety, the usual rules of safe shooting would apply of course. In some cases, public education might be required, because people may not understand why hunters are out shooting birds, and cormorants specifically, in the spring or summer.