There is no justification proposed for the need to increase wild capture to support these activities. Why is such a large increase – from 25 birds per year to 200+ justified?
The proposal does not explain how impacts on wild populations are assessed or how the capture
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With the understanding that falconry can be useful in some circumstances, removing wild animals from their habitat, restraining, caging, and training them, is animal cruelty in every sense.
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I am opposed to the proposal to permit capture of Northern Goshawks. Goshawks are a rare species of bird in Ontario and population trends are poorly understood. The available evidence indicates that populations are in decline, as with many bird species.
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Although I am not an OFO member I support the submission by OFO which opposes this proposal to increase the number of raptors that can be captured for use in falconry. As a birder I am very aware of the decrease in the number of raptors overall in the province.
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I am opposed to the proposal as currently described to expand the capture of wild raptors for falconry in Ontario. This proposal risks harm to wild bird populations without providing
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Goshawks should not be added to the list of birds to to captured and used. There is no need to capture another group of birds for a hobby. these are wild birds, part of the eco-system. They are not toys- no matter how expensive they become.
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Due diligence from the Ontario Falconers via annual hands on data collection for the North American Goshawk has led to the proposal of a limited take of 5 Goshawks from the province of Ontario.
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I am a friend of a falconer, and in my experience, falconers are actively engaged in responsible conservation and scientific discovery that will be further supported by this proposal which expands their ability to acquire data and improve our knowledge, particularly with the addition of goshawks.
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There is no need for more or any wild birds of prey to captured and taken from the wild. They face enough perils as it is.
Why not institute a breeding program to help falconers with their stocks.
As a wildlife biologist with over 30 years of professional birding experience, I do not find that your proposal is justified or scientifically defensible. An 8-fold increase in the number of raptors taken from the wild is not necessary or prudent based on the information presented.
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I am currently practicing the art of falconry in the province of Ontario as a licenced falconer through the OMNR and as a member of the OHC. I have recently had the privilege of sponsoring an apprentice falconer through to acquiring his general falconry licence.
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I am opposed to the proposal to expand the capture of wild raptors for falconry in Ontario. This proposal risks harm to wild bird populations without providing sufficient rationale for the necessity of expanding the live capture of wild raptors.
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October 8, 2020
Public Input Coordinator
MNRF Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch – Wildlife Section
300 Water Street
5th Floor, North Tower
Peterborough, ON
K9J 3C7
Dear Public Input Coordinator,
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I believe that there is not enough evidence in this proposal when referring to stable populations in Ontario. Declines in most raptor species has been noted through Hawk watch.
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