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

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I’m very happy to see something being done about these birds! I would also like to see egg oiling allowed in devistated areas! Our limited fish stocks will quite likely respond positively once the cormorant numbers are back in control! Read more

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As someone who has no opposition to hunting, I do have a huge issue with culling (which is what is being proposed). The 50 a day limit is insane. Where did this number come from? What factors went into determining that 50 a day was acceptable? Read more

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I am concerned about the 'stationary boat' part of the new regulations. I would suggest that there is no such thing as a stationary boat when they are out on the water. I cannot imagine that accuracy is possible in a bobbing boat/water craft. Read more

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I think this should have been done 25 years ago, the studies have shown the amount of food they need to consume in one day. It’s a no brainer. The MNR needs to set aside their political views and actually do something for a change. Read more

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First - One day I was sneaking up on a pair of Canada Geese to take their picture. When I was about 20’ away - BAM! One of them fell dead in front of me. No thank-you! That happened 40 years ago and I'm still traumatized by it. Read more

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

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if you finally are accepting the fact these birds destroy the land and waters, why bother bringing in a hunt. why not just cull the heard on an annual basis? THe issue now is people are still expected to buy a small game permit to be able to hunt the bird. Read more

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

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There is no scientific reason given for this proposal. This is a proposal based on people not liking the "aesthetics" of bird poop and the commercial fishing industry, continuing to over-fish, wish to eliminate competition. Read more

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

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This policy is a long time coming and sorely needed. Living on the French River I have witnessed the increasing population of the commorant and its negative affect on native bait fish, sport fish and environment. Read more

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