I believe it’s time for this…

I believe it’s time for this proposed
legislation to declare the double crested cormorant a game bird with a controlled hunt. There are just too many of these birds inhabiting our harbours, outcropping and other fish rich areas. With no natural predators, we need a hunting season to bring their numbers under control. The double - crested cormorant's over population is damaging trees and ruining whole islands and waterfront property with it's feces. During hot summer
days the odour from their waste can be overpowering when leaving the harbour to fish or cruise on Lake Ontario. I also know from my experience with these birds on the St. Lawrence River around Cornwall, that if their numbers are left unchecked, they can also have a very negative impact on local fish populations.

I fully support this proposal.