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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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As a citizen of Ontario I fully back the take of wild goshawks. Falconers need these birds to continue their sport. The live capture of these hawks may have a beneficial effect on this resource. Many years of management of other wildlife resources has supported this argument.

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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Hello, My friend's daughter is a falconer and I fully support the changes in this proposal. I know that more unrestrictied access to wild birds would improve the quality of the sport for falconers in this province. The changes proposed reflect a sustaiable use of our natural resources

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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I am a member of the falconry community of Ontario. I support the proposal as it will provide a platform for raptor conservation and an opportunity for education of the general public. Raptors are a key component of a healthy ecosystem. Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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49090

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While I do not decry falconry where it provides a beneficial service, I would like to urge you to reconsider adding Northern Goshawk to the list of approved species. Evidence (Breeding Bird Atlas) and personal experience in birding over the last 40 years shows the species is in decline. Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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49092

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Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch

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NIAGARA PENINSULA HAWKWATCH Submission to Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Regarding Proposed Changes in Regulations for Falconry Submitted by the Executive Committee of the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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49095

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re: ERO 019-1806 I oppose the expansion of the live capture of wild raptors, because their numbers are constantly declining. If raptors, top predators are removed from an ecosystem the balance of numbers of all members of the food chain will be disrupted. Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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49096

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I support the proposal presented within EBR 019-1806.I do not participate in the art of falconry but have encountered this beautiful bond through the Ontario Hawking club that has conducted demonstrations at the Luther Marsh Youth Outdoors Day and my friend who is a falconer. Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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49098

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Thank you for the opportunity and for considering public input with regards to this proposed amendment in the matter of regulating falconry in Ontario. I am a veterinarian in the province of Ontario. A friend of mine is a veterinarian and avid falconer. Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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49100

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I support this proposal. Over the past 8 years I have come to know many falconers in Ontario and elsewhere. They are extremely knowledgable and dedicated conservationists. This proposal will make falconry and falconers better by ensuring that more people are able to get native birds. Read more

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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By expanding the live capture of wild raptors by licensed falconers. It will increase the overall population of wild raptors . By training them to hunt better they'll have a much better chance of making it to adulthood.

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Proposal to expand the live capture of wild raptors (birds of prey) by licensed falconers

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Dear MNR - I have been a casual but astute observer of the OHC for some years and while I have no affiliation with the club and am not a falconer myself, I only wish upon another aspect of nature to have such wonderful, amazing, caring and hospitable curators and conservationists. Read more

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