Double-crested Cormorants…

Double-crested Cormorants are not game, and this proposal to categorize them as such is misguided and wrong. It seems it is their bad luck to be such a visible species where they live and breed, but outright eradication is regressive and will ultimately harm the ecosystems in which they live. This is an ecologically beneficial native waterbird an uncontrolled slaughter of this species will have long term ecological consequences.

Allowing uncontrolled slaughter of this bird is barbaric and inhumane. It is clearly not a game bird and will not be utilized after being killed, so why not just call it what it is - a cull.

I believe this policy will cause damaging levels of disturbance and the destruction of numerous non-target bird species as well as endanger the public by allowing shooting throughout the summer season when lakes and natural areas are populated by Ontario residents and tourist.

Please do not allow this proposal to be passed.