Makes no sense at all. They shoot them by the millions in the US. I was living in Ontario when they opened it. Might have shot 6 of them? They aren't there in any enormous numbers but even the MNR saw there was no need for them to remain as a protected bird when they number more in total population than many duck species and are hunted south of the border. The amount of pressure on them this side of the border would be minimal at best. Too bad AB and SK wouldn't get on board. They are pretty good eating especially when they are in the grain fields feeding heavily. Marinated in Italian dressing and thrown on the bbq they are pretty darned scrumptious.
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