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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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The proposed season seems insanely long. And a bag limit of 50 with no posession limit is also over the top. Is the goal to completely eradicate the bird? Have they become such a nuisance that we should just cull the entire population? Read more

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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There is an overabundance of cormorants in Ontario. The population can handle a managed harvest. We managed the overabundance of white-tailed deer in the past (using hunting) to reduce automobile/deer impacts. This reduced the deer population to sustainable levels. Read more

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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Isn't the hunting season and bag limit (amongst other points) a little much? Yes, it's an invasive species. Yes, we want, and need, to regulate it. So place a proper hunting season (not 9 months of the year!). Read more

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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This needs to be implemented immediately as a cottage owner in northern Ontario I have seen the devastation these useless birds have created on our islands and lake. Yes I totally agree that this bird should be covered under a small games license with no extra cost to the hunter. Read more

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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Finally. Wide spread attempted population control of these birds should have been undertaken years ago. The visible destruction they create to shoreline vegetation and the nesting sites of other benign species is regrettable. Read more

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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Cormorants have become a serious problem throughout the world. Establishing a hunting season for these pests would enable wildlife managers to control the excessive numbers of Cormorants so they will not damage the habitat and populations of other species. I strongly support this initiative!

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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Agree whole heartily for some kind of reduction matter. Between these birds and free netting for natives there are NO fish left to reestablish in our lakes. These are not native birds and should be dealt with. The meat should not go to waste and be able to be for sale as game stock also. thanks

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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I am referring to the "Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario" and would like to have information on the following items: (1) Population counts of cormorants in Ontario for as many years as they are available; (2) the projected desired number of cormorants in Read more

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Over a couple years cormorants have moved in on a lake in eastern Ontario. These birds were never native to our area. Cormorants took over an island on the lake which was folorishing with trees and plants. Over the span of 5-7 years this island is empty, bare no plant life. Read more

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There should be a legal way of culling these birds. We fish Manitoulin Isl a number of years ago a pair showed up. This summer we counted160 bird on one lake. We catch fish with scares from cormorant attacks What damage do they do to the fisheries

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Proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants in Ontario

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I am not strongly for or against this proposal. As a licensed small game hunter in Ontario, I see no reason for any special protection of cormorants. I've seen many islands devestated of all plant and tree life, from the toxic excrement of these birds. Read more

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