Hello. I’m not a hunter; nor…

Hello. I’m not a hunter; nor at 72, will ever become one. And I offer my comments as a private voting citizen who cares deeply about the environment and the legacy left to future generations.
It seems to me that when the delicate balance of life that is usually left to nature to manage, the proposed numbers of birds to shoot from the sky, brush, nests, are nothing short of a needless reactionary slaughter, based on short-sighted observation and inconveniences to us.
I live in a City that is periodically overrun by squirrels and raccoons; they tear up our plantings, throw over our garbage, but I don’t ask the government to give me license to go out a slaughter them.
The proposal is preposterous and quite frankly irresponsible in the long view. It is a typical solution that sadly contributes to further disrespect and denigration of the earth and her inhabitants. I want to see some decision makers with courage to say no to this, and to work toward a more thoughtful and creative solution.