I am an avid hunter, and…

I am an avid hunter, and strongly support the sport and lifestyle - though I do not agree with parts of this proposal. A daily limit of 50 birds with no possession limit is simply outrageous. Also, allowing hunted birds to spoil is disgusting - we should be using the resource respectfully by consuming what is hunted.

These birds are consumed in parts of the world, and are quite similar to many ducks in both diet and behaviour.

This proposition strikes me as a campaign aimed at eradicating a healthy wildlife population for the profits of greedy fisherman. This is unethical and unsportsmanlike.

I don't support the outrageous allowable bag limits or allowing the birds to spoil. I suggest commencing a public education campaign to change the way the public views cormorants, teaching people that they are an edible an respectable game bird.

I do support changing their status to a game bird, if done responsibly. Their population is healthy and sustainable, and it would offer more hunting opportunity.