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On the topic, it surprises me the extent to which the board members here seem ignorant of one of the primary uses of depredation permits issued by the USFWS... it is for aquatic birds around aquaculture operations, particularly catfish farms whacking cormorants and some of the herons, in some cases even pelicans.

Is this an appropriate setting for the use of lead shot? Let me guess what we are going to read.... (if I could just get some ear protection for my eyes).[/quote]

Just for the record the General depredation order for controlling cormorants at aquacultural facilities requires the use of Non-Toxic shot.

Has since it was originally made a final order in April of 1996.

Carry on.

Fowlgunner