I am a resident of Central…

I am a resident of Central Ontario and own property with views of Lake Simcoe. I am absolutely opposed to this proposal! The vast scope of the proposal is objectionable enough. Open season for ten months of the year with up to 50 birds per day allowed to be killed! The season fully encompasses breeding season and offers no protections. The greatest audacity, however, involves the peculiar characteristics of this bird. This is not a game bird! It is virtually inedible! It poses no threat to the fishing industry as it does not consume the fish harvested for human consumption. Those who shoot this bird will not bother with safe disposal of carcasses. They will be left to rot in place - posing a far greater danger to the environment and waters. I am aware of concerns re: the Canada Goose as a ‘nuisance bird’ but I have never been aware of complaints abut the cormorant. I suspect that those with a limited, vested interest are applying for ‘assistance’ with their issue. This species has rebounded from near extinction due to chemical hazards. Your own site now lists the bird population as ‘stable or declining’! How can mass slaughter be required now? Please abandon this proposal! I stand in opposition!