I fully support the proposal…

I fully support the proposal to establish a hunting season on Cormorants. I have witnessed far too many times the fish these birds have ingested. The damage they have caused on the surrounding landscape is astounding. In some instances, they have pushed out other native birds from their nesting grounds, Bradley Bay and the Blue Heron for an example. The population has spread to as far as Lake Nipigon and the signs of tree damage is starting to appear on a few islands in this wilderness area. This will bring competition to the already struggling White Pelican population.

I agree with the following parameters.
1. Steel shot must be used, similar to migratory game bird regulations.
2. All hunting safety regulations must apply to hunt Cormorants.
3. The Cormorant should NOT be considered table fare, therefore acceptable to dispose of properly.
4. All Cormorants killed MUST be collected by the hunter and not allow to be disposed of in local garbage containers.
5. A small game hunting license is all that is required to hunt Cormorants.
6. A season should be established to create a safe environment for ALL stakeholders of the water sheds.