Agreed, there's a problem. But my question was (& is), what kind of problem: too many cormorants or simply too many disgruntled anglers looking for easy answers?
Relate with you,Fugl regarding your remarks in Nevada. See and hear much the same in Missouri.
Much of what is heard from a small minority of anglers here seems little more than wind blown hyperbole,
rather than anything rooted in science. If hatcheries full of non-native rainbow and brown trout here are considered
a "natural resource" being preditated by birds in this state, then I have to question whether it's frankensonian science
or just another way of generating revenue.
Could not find any research info that directly relates to comprenhensive
cause/effect mitigation regarding sport fisheries and cormorants anywhere in US.
Few links found that relates indirectly. First is USDA/Mississippi WS statement of mitigation
regarding wildlife and agriculture. Relates to aqua-culture also,Dbl Crstd. Cormorants and White Pelicans.
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/wildlife_damage/content/printable_version/protecting_mississippi.pdf
Secondly is project in Queensland. Again relates to aqua-culture.
Feel it is outstandingly objective and straightfoward text,
has plethora of reference material linked.
http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/register/p01946aa.pdf
We support and buy aqua-culture products here. Operations visited on west coast
are some of most enviromentally conscious buisness's ever witnessed.
Dont feel same regarding fresh water farms here in my own state.