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I have been coming to the North Eatern part of Georgian Bay for the past 27 years. When I first visited there were a few Cormorants in the area, but the population has exploded. Now when travelling by boat it is not uncommon to see flocks of 200 to 400 rise out of the water as we near them.
We have witnessed the decline of small bass and other fish around the area we visit, and have watched them swim over a nearby shoal and clean out the Small mouth and Rock Bass that resides there.
I strongly agree with a decision to put the coromarant on a game bird designation , but the hunting period needs to be coordinated with times where there is less activity by recreational users in the area. A time up to mid June, and then after August into the later fall months would be more than likely better received by the general public.
Thank you.
Submitted January 2, 2019 6:45 AM
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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario
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