Not sure that this sort of post should be allowed on this forum. Hunters contribute to wildlife enhancement through licence fees as well as through habitat preservation and development. Myself and many other hunters are also briders and observers of many other types of wildlife. FYI dove hunting is the number one type of hunting in the US. I would suggest that there be some balance if this type of post is allowed. John Matthews
On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 9:02 PM, Charles Cecile <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Birders, > > The Canadian Wildlife Service (Environment Canada) has changed its > Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations to allow the hunting of Mourning Doves > in central and southern Ontario starting this fall. This is an area of > Ontario that hosts many breeding and migrating bird species. > > My understanding is that the hunt is mainly for target practice and sport > for hunters. But how many other bird species will be shot by frustrated or > ignorant hunters? > > Shame on Scott Petrie (Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Long > Point Waterfowl) for pushing to get this hunt approved. He is reported to > have said that "the dove hunt will be great for young hunters. "Because we > have so many (doves), it's a good opportunity for them to get out and shoot > and practise their skills." http://www.therecord.com/news-** > story/4051895-doves-get-**another-reason-to-mourn-in-**september/<http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4051895-doves-get-another-reason-to-mourn-in-september/> > > Apparently, Birds Studies Canada (Port Rowan) hasn't taken an official > position on the hunt. > > If you care about this issue, let your opinions be known to those who make > these decisions! Write to: Jack Hughes, manager of population conservation > with Canadian Wildlife Service Ontario, Environment Canada. > > Charles Cecile > > ______________________________**_________________ > ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial > birding organization. > Send bird reports to [email protected] > For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit > http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/**view/information.ontbirdssetup<http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup> > > _______________________________________________ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to [email protected] For information about ONTBIRDS including how to unsubscribe visit http://www.ofo.ca/site/page/view/information.ontbirdssetup
