Cormorants are a native…

Cormorants are a native species which were almost eradicated in the past. Yes, their population has increased considerably but, the government's preposal to have open, unrestricted killing of adults and babies is unfair for a number of reasons:
1) Great Blue Herons nest in amongst the cormorants' colony. Many will be killed along with the cormorants. The Herons mate for life which would be devastating for the remaining bird and potentially their population.
2) Cormorants are also monogamous.
3) Many will be only injured, leaving a helpless bird to die a slow, agonizing and terrifying death.
4) Restocking the depleted fish areas would be a win win solution.
5) History shows, even with restrictions, hunters will show no regard to the laws or care what happens in all of my above comments.
6) Newcastle disease which is fatal has been killing hundreds of Cormorants. Why doesn't the government wait, let nature take its course first and see what happens.
7) Culling is a knee jerk reaction.
8) A more humane way would be to allow a licensed person to oil the eggs with paraffin.
Thank you for taking the time to read my comments.