en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/740434 Comments by Missourian http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-may-import-Elk-that-have-worn-out-their-welcome-in-Arkansas-101617233.html#IDComment95535267 Yes, elk were a native species. And so were buffalo when they migrated through or wintered in some areas. Although man wasn't on that list. This isn't the 15th or 16th century. Being some of the least productive soils in the US, it is primarily utilized by grass production making cattle very important to the people and the state. Why should a gov. agency even consider introducing a species which is available due to the fact they are causing a negative impact within the state of Ark. Just because they were once here is justification? Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:55:30 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-may-import-Elk-that-have-worn-out-their-welcome-in-Arkansas-101617233.html#IDComment95535267 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-may-import-Elk-that-have-worn-out-their-welcome-in-Arkansas-101617233.html#IDComment95522110 In the Western states the elk stay at higher elevation in the mountains during the growing season, not effecting grazing or hay production. The ranches tolerate the elk when they migrate to the lower elevations for the winter. Its much easier to protect hay than a hay crop in the field. Introduced into Missouri the elk will habitat will remain in one area and the cattlemen adjoining the elk habitat will be affected continually. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:52:02 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-may-import-Elk-that-have-worn-out-their-welcome-in-Arkansas-101617233.html#IDComment95522110 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-may-import-Elk-that-have-worn-out-their-welcome-in-Arkansas-101617233.html#IDComment95520388 Arkansas is wanting to reduce the elk herd due to the damage to private property and yet MDC is wanting to bring those big destructive animals into the state. This clearly indicates MDC doesn't care about the potential impact on private property. Its time to get the Congressmen and Senators involved. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:35:37 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-may-import-Elk-that-have-worn-out-their-welcome-in-Arkansas-101617233.html#IDComment95520388 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Carp-knocks-kayaker-out-101552658.html#IDComment95466569 Sounds fishy to me. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:56:03 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Carp-knocks-kayaker-out-101552658.html#IDComment95466569 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Conservation-Department-contemplates-reintroducing-elk-in-Missouri-100198534.html#IDComment91496932 If the Conservation Commission has the excess money to spend on an elk herd one might think the people would be better served with a reduction in license fees. Sun, 8 Aug 2010 03:19:48 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Conservation-Department-contemplates-reintroducing-elk-in-Missouri-100198534.html#IDComment91496932 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-resumes-plans-for-restoring-wild-elk-98639384.html#IDComment87204217 The landowners in the Buffalo River area thought how nice until they got a taste of how destructive these large animals are to the farms and hay fields. Glad I don't live in any of these areas. Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:55:16 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/Missouri-resumes-plans-for-restoring-wild-elk-98639384.html#IDComment87204217 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/97430279.html#IDComment83564375 He raised the brat and now the taxpayers will have to foot the bill for her spanking. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:29:54 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/97430279.html#IDComment83564375 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/97319774.html#IDComment82878618 What are the facts? Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:35:46 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/97319774.html#IDComment82878618 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/96573434.html#IDComment80688501 Some will agree or disagree with cuts, and that's OK. I'm confident Gov. Nixon will not allow Missouri to fall into the financial disarray many states are dealing with. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:55:54 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/96573434.html#IDComment80688501 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95700479.html#IDComment78846518 What happened to this young man is a tragedy. Water is actually a hostile environment for a human. Most drownings occur due to an individuals decisions. I have known grown men to make decisions in the water that didn't work. These accidents will happen every year to people of all ages. The ones that bother me is when a child ends up in the water or situation and has not been taught what he or she needs to know in order to survive the situation. Many people that know how to swim do not understand the force of water. How often do you hear of a car being swept off in a creek? Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:18:41 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95700479.html#IDComment78846518 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95700479.html#IDComment78756286 Always thought all children should be taught how to swim, especially in swift currents, so common in the Ozark Rivers. Sun, 6 Jun 2010 04:23:54 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95700479.html#IDComment78756286 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95585224.html#IDComment78469146 We waste more oil than many countries consume in industry and the private sector combined. Our standard of living is possible due to huge amounts of cheap oil. If we are truly concerned about the environment then we Americans should begin with conserving energy. Now that a LMRP has been secured to the riser on that well the leak will stop and the media can search for something else to report on and life in the Gulf will go on. Fri, 4 Jun 2010 05:58:05 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95585224.html#IDComment78469146 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95585224.html#IDComment78466921 Crude oil is an organic substance which will be consumed by bacteria. The sea life along the coast will not vanish although could experience a change in species as the crude oil will affect the food chain. Oil in the warm environment of the Gulf will disappear much quicker than in Prince William Sound. People love to bash the oil companies which are working to supply we Americans with huge amounts of oil consumed daily. The US consumes about 25% of the world oil supply. continued... Fri, 4 Jun 2010 05:30:06 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95585224.html#IDComment78466921 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95585224.html#IDComment78466061 The most productive idea is for the media to end sensationalizing this situation. The networks have convinced the public the world is coming to an end or at least the Gulf and the coastal areas will be uninhabitable and the evil oil companies are to blame. Drilling in the Gulf began in the 1940's and overall the offshore sector of the industry has a good record. Deepwater drilling is especially challenging and well control is always a priority. During drilling, the BOP is function and pressure tested in accordance to USCG regulations on a weekly basis. continued... Fri, 4 Jun 2010 05:19:36 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/95585224.html#IDComment78466061 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/94957189.html#IDComment77262225 Good for City Council and good luck to the Ozark Mountain Brewery. Small business is what this nation needs now more than ever. Every dollar spent buying the product is a dollar which stays in the community. Thu, 27 May 2010 00:04:57 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/94957189.html#IDComment77262225 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/93077239.html#IDComment73943131 With the corruption, violence and everything else going on in society these days it is refreshing to read a report of this nature. Kind of restores ones faith in the American people. Sat, 8 May 2010 00:54:35 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/93077239.html#IDComment73943131 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/92365564.html#IDComment71223470 Yep, Ole Roy is one of the good old boys in DC. Don't you reckon its about time to turn Ole Roy out to pasture? Let him catch up on his fishing, using something for bait other than our tax dollars and liberties. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 03:13:56 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/92365564.html#IDComment71223470 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/91943809.html#IDComment70343034 Watch a YouTube video titled "Don't Talk To Cops". A 3 part series by Law School Professor James Duane. Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:11:06 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/91943809.html#IDComment70343034 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/91879254.html#IDComment69917858 Fires happen every day, accidental or otherwise. Who started beating the war drums and making accusations? What you read in this forum is a legitimate response of the citizens based on what the local agencies were feeding to the media. This is a shocking demonstration of the possible actions the local government can take against a citizen, and do so from the reaction of a dog. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:33:27 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/91879254.html#IDComment69917858 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/91879254.html#IDComment69915833 Do you think this would be the case if the funeral was for a member of the F.O.P.? The reaction from the people was due to what the Sheriff and Prosecutor was feeding to the media. Was this information and reporting unbiased? Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:12:17 +0000 http://www.ky3.com/news/local/91879254.html#IDComment69915833