I oppose this proposal for…

I oppose this proposal for allowing the hunting of cormorants for the following reasons:

* The birds are inedible and not a sport species. Labelling a cull as game hunting is very misleading.
* No research has been shared to support the claim that "the anticipated environmental consequences of the proposal are expected to be neutral". In fact, without any supporting prior research, the "anticipated" consequences of removing or drastically reducing any component of an ecosystem would most likely be negative.
* Summer hunting seasons in nesting areas shared with other birds and recreation users are not compatible.

No rationale or motive has been stated for this "hunting" season. Is it the policy of the Ontario government and the MNR to propose legislation without explaining the need and conducting proper research first?