In addressing the moose…

In addressing the moose management, I have witness the decline of moose in Algonquin Park and bordering land adjacent to Algonquin Park as cottage development increased. This expresses concerns in what measures are being taken to protect the moose in having sufficient enforcement regulation to monitor hunting, do scientific research on moose, attain statistics in population in specific designations and/or regions, study habitat loss impact, climate change impact on moose, and logging operations from infrastructure of logging roads to harvesting. The approach by BGMAC - Big Game Management Advisory Committee is being challenge on the grounds in having only voice of hunters, not all Ontario residents concern on the moose.

I give the following recommendations:
• End the calf hunt completely;
* Reduce moose cow tags as loss has impact on first year of calf(s) life to survive and continue their legacy;
• Establish and protect moose refuge areas;
* Algonquin Park extend wilderness designation regions to establish intact wilderness habitat for moose;
• Commit more resources for enforcement, monitoring and research from other sources than hunting revenue alone as MNR faces challenges of budget restrictions;
• Change the composition of BGMAC to be more representative of all Ontarians.

MNR research in having no calf harvesting in four designated regions proved successful. Lets continue further in taking appropriate steps in saving the moose in carrying out these recommendations.