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This is purely a political move. Studies have shown that these birds do not eat large quantities of game fish but instead consume mostly non game species such as Alewives.

As for the killing of vegetation in nesting areas, the same thing happens in Heron colonies. Are Herons slated for culling also?

What is the Ministry's solution to dealing with the rotting remains of thousands of dead birds if hunters are not made responsible for their safe disposal?