I do not agree with the…

I do not agree with the proposed approach to managing cormorant populations. In particular I do not agree with the extended hunting period and the very large bag limit of 50 birds a day. I am a regular birder and am well aware of the impact that rebounding cormorant populations have had on some areas. However I feel very strongly that aggressive hunting is not appropriate or responsible. As others have pointed out, the population of cormorants will be re-balanced by natural forces in a far more effective manner. Hunting birds excessively is cruel and unethical and will do more to disturb nature.