First, I want to say how…

First, I want to say how deeply saddened I am to hear about the continued disregard for life. The Cormorants are a Native Species, they benefit biodiversity and are an integral component of Ontario's Natural Heritage. They have been scapegoated for everything from water pollution to environmental destruction. Cormorants have been persecuted by humans and Pesticide poisoning on two occasions. They are now at a modest number. Only 3% of potential Island Sites in the Great Lakes are suitable for them, they are easily targeted and killed. Small congregations will be wiped out in under an hour; while larger colonies win less than one hour. This in no doubt will cause irreparably damage to our natural ecosystems. And to discuss Danger, it will be an extremely dangerous situation putting the lives of humans at risk. Endangering the public as allowing hunters to use their weapons/guns at Spring, Summer and in the Fall Season when populations of tourists and cottagers are at the highest. There is no evidence to suggest that these Cormorants are at fault, there are so many other reasons for the changes we are seeing in our ecosystems/environment. Cormorants have been known to be predators to invasive fish species such as gobies and alewives. Again, the Cormorant is the scapegoat. Another extinction species perhaps, where then the government may see fit to then try to recover spending thousands of dollars once again. Logically, the issue is to find ways to help our ecosystems not making new ecological problems and spending tax payers money.