I am horrified that the…

I am horrified that the Ontario government is proposing to declare the Double-crested Cormorant as a game bird. Cormorants are a native species and important part of the ecosystem. To suggest that these birds be slaughtered to near extinction because they are 'eating all the fish' is a lame and ridiculous argument. Only 2% of their diet consists of commercially valuable species, and they actually eat invasive fish species. So PLEASE, stop spreading lies as to why these birds should be exterminated.

The government should instead focus on preventing loss of habitat, global warming and hunting, the reasons that the environment and wildlife are struggling to survive.

In summary, do not declare the Double-crested Cormorant as a game bird.