I am opposed to this change…

I am opposed to this change in legislation for the following reasons. The Double-crested cormorant is not considered a game bird by hunters, thus you are using the wrong legislation to create an opportunity to cull a species that has shown a decline in population since it's recovery from near extirpation in the Great Lakes less than 50 years ago. I have yet to see any substantial scientific study backing the claims made by the commercial and sports fishing industries that this species has a significant impact on fish stocks.