The proposal to allow the hunting of double-crested cormorants is misinformed and dangerous. The population of these birds is stable and non-threatening. The limits suggested could cause the extinction of the species in Ontario, not to mention potential harm to species that share the same habitat.
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I don't think this is a sensible proposal.
The number of cormorants that would be killed is far too high. The viability of their population would be endangered and the ecological role they play would be undermined.
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This proposal was clearly given little, if any, thought. Clear scientific evidence proves that this is not the most effective method at limiting the cormorant population. The Ontario Field Ornithologists have submitted a letter with which I fully agree.
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I am firmly against having the Double-crested Cormorant desiganated as a game bird. There is no scientific evidence that the fisheries problem is due in any large part to this species. Rather, most fish taken are slower swimming coarse fish.
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I am opposed to the current proposal to allow hunting of double crested cormorants because I disagree with giving hunters the right to use firearms throughout the summer months when I, and many other Ontarians, spend a considerable amount of time canoeing and kayaking on rivers and lakes shores wher
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I am opposed to this proposal which involves a vastly excessive hunting limit and does not effectively account for wider damage to the ecosystem!
What are you thinking?!?
While in general I am a proponent of hunting, I do not agree with the proposed establishment of a hunting season on the double-crested cormorant in Ontario.
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This is a cull, NOT hunting! It is beyond disgusting that it could even be considered such. This will kill off a wide variety of bird species!!! Do you think you can fool the public?
Cormorants are detrimental to aesthetics?? This proposal will only benefit hunters that want target practice, plain and simple, as it states that hunters will not collect dead birds. Head over to a shooting range and leave cormorants alone.
Cormorants are an important indigenous species that are evidently integral to local eco systems. They help to keep invasive species at bay and have only a nominal effect on fish populations favoured by humans. They have been here longer than us and deserve to remain.
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The proposal has serious flaws that would be detrimental to the ecosystem and would undermine responsible conservation practices. Neither the proposal not the conjecture of its proponents is supported by any scientific evidence.
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There are other ways to control populations without introducing a harvest that could have large unforeseen consequences. Spread of disease. leaving dead an dying animals. This is an uncontrolled experiment.
This is one of the most hideous cruel and deeply disturbing crimes committed to wildlife and our environment!
Every yahoo will be out waving their rifles around all Willy nilly and a shootin’ at everything that moves!
Completely irresponsible! Public safety is NOT being considered!
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No hunting season for cormorants! People in boats with guns on summer lakes? I live on Big Rideau Lake year round. My children and grandchildren swim and boat and fish on the water. What are you thinking???
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