I'm incredibly concerned…

I'm incredibly concerned about this proposal for a few reasons; #1, a 50 bird per day per person limit seems incredibly high, and may not be sustainable for this species, depending on how many people take up hunting them. #2, in the area in which I live, there are several active cormorant nesting colonies in very close proximity to major roadways and homes; it seems exceedingly dangerous for hunting to occur in these areas. Although hunting in these urban areas with firearms is not allowed with a small games permit regardless, it would make sense for these areas to have posted signage prohibiting hunting at areas close to major roadways and urban areas (these are the most visually accessible cormorant colonies that have likely prompted most of the complaints about the species in the first place). #3, allowing 50 birds per person per day to be allowed to "spoil" will put a huge bacterial load in the water/land areas these birds inhabit; it is likely to impact local ecosystems, and studies should be carried out to determine what this impact would look like (would it encourage/increase numbers/types of scavengers? Would it foul the water for local fish populations? Would it interfere with water sources meant for human consumption?). #4, Cormorants often nest in close proximity to other species of birds. With the proposal allowing the hunting of nesting birds, this may put other species nesting in the same areas at risk. #5, other species of birds can look similar to cormorants in flight (ie, loons, other diving birds). Will there be an educational outreach program for people intending to hunt cormorants, including a refresh on rules and regulations for holders of small game licenses, as well as species identification for birds that may look similar to cormorants? #6, along the same lines, it would be prudent to educate/remind would-be cormorant hunters about regulations concerning types of shot to be used/not used when hunting over/near water (ie, Lead shot), which of course would have huge impact on a number of other species beyond the target species? #7, Will there be a substantial increase in the number of CO's in Ontario to deal with potential issues that this extremely aggressive proposed cull is likely to produce? #8, will there be any requirement for hunters to at least check shot birds to ensure the fastest, most humane death possible, and to subsequently not allow injured/downed birds to survive if all shots are not immediately fatal?