I have been dismayed to…

I have been dismayed to learn of the proposal to have an open hunting season on double-crested cormorants in Ontario. I am outdoors person; I enjoy hiking, canoeing, camping. I know enough about the cormorant to be able to recognize one, and to appreciate seeing them flying and particularly diving in search of fish. I think it is an interesting and good looking bird, and it is native to our province.

I am dismayed to learn that all it has taken to open the hunting season on these birds is: "concerns expressed by some groups". What concerns? Are these concerns backed-up by some authoritative observation and study?

I am dismayed to hear that all it takes to move my government to such drastic action is: "concerns expressed by some groups". This seems to be a politically-motivated action on the part of the government, and motivation such as this cannot make for good legislation.

Since I do not see any legitimate basis or justification for this proposed hunt, I am 100% opposed to it. Make the effort to provide justification and you may gain my support.