It would seem that Ontario's…

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It would seem that Ontario's MNRF doesnt pay attention to the now defunct Environmental Commissioner - specifically, Dianne Saxe's last two reports. The Environmental Commissioner describes in simple terms what needs to be done, and her recommendations arent specific to hunting regulations. In the present 'proposal' there is no mention of any scientific study. Are there any biologists working for MNRF anymore? How about eliminating ALL HUNTING activity until the MNRF actually understand what is going on - control of disease, elimination or utter fragmentation of moose habitat by mining and forestry? All I see in the proposal is the endless fudging of hunting regulations, or the blaming of bears, wolves and coyotes. I cant believe the MNRF will not stop the hunting of calves? Living in northwestern Ontario, I cant remember the last time I saw a conservation officer.
Just look at a map of northern Ontario and realise the extent of clear-cutting, cut roads, power lines, pipelines and mining activities of all sorts and ask oneself where moose might exist without human interference? You wont find the required answers from a gang of hunters, foresters or miners.
BUT, the worst joke of all to Ontarian taxpayers is the Big Game Management Advisory Committee. Male hunters calling the shots (yes, pun is intended) on our province's most beloved deer species - moose. Absolutely SHAMEFUL!!