Mdc Killed An Elk

[Feathers and Fins]

There are Bison in MO. Prairie State Park has them.

[Chief Grey Bear]

It is also high fenced.

[Chief Grey Bear]

Oh one other thing. It also has, dare I say it, Elk. They seem to being just fine.

[Smallmouth Addict]

Let's not forget that we are not making the decision about what animals are re-introduced. There is plenty of data (other states) to see how to implement the elk restoration. While MDC has conversations with the public (via public meetings), they still have the final say.

I don't know if other states have ever tried to re-introduce bison in a non-fenced area ... ever seen Dances with Wolves. Those herds would run through a highway full of traffic and the cars would lose. Not saying that an elk wouldn't dominate a car, but those bison stampedes are crazy. Without concrete data on whether or not a bison re-introduction would work, non of us can make an objective decision ... even then, MDC would have to approve and agree to use their $$$ to fund the project (let's not get political on whether their money is their's or our's or both).

The original topic of this thread was whether or not it is correct for the MDC to shoot a straying elk. I still haven't been able to come to a conclusion on what I think. There is not enough information on the process of control for me to decide (maybe you all that have your definite opinions can share what you know that I do not).

While we can squabble over if MDC should have brought elk back or not ... it is done. Now (IMHO), we should talk about the process that MDC is using to control/grow/maintain the herd.

[Feathers and Fins]

Very High fenced and very unhuntable. Its a nice little zoo,. but i wouldnt try and pet the big furry cows.

[Smallmouth Addict]

I agree this thread has gone period. They are here and the question is if it's right or wrong to kill a roaming Elk. Simple. I say no but that is my opinion if the initial goal was to establish a population. Ky, Wi and Arkansas have done it but to best of my knowledge do not shoot one that has drifted. My English Setter could figure it out. He is 5

[Smallmouth Addict]

I agree this thread has gone period. They are here and the question is if it's right or wrong to kill a roaming Elk. Simple. I say no but that is my opinion if the initial goal was to establish a population. Ky, Wi and Arkansas have done it but to best of my knowledge do not shoot one that has drifted. My English Setter could figure it out. He is 5

[Chief Grey Bear]

Very High fenced and very unhuntable. Its a nice little zoo,. but i wouldnt try and pet the big furry cows.

I don't know any state parks you can hunt. Not sure of the Zoo status either. It is a very nice ecosystem that has been preserved. Just as my wife's uncle wanted. He is the one that donated all of the land for it. One thing that I think that is really neat is that as you leave the visitors center and hike up in elevation, not a great deal of rise but relative for a prairie, as you get to the top, there are crawdad burrows everywhere. And if you check some of the bison wallows that had held water, you can see where hatches have taken place and see thousands of very, very small sheds bleached by the sun.

[Feathers and Fins]

Yup seen it a few times. Its still one of my favorite places to go kick back and watch wildlife after a morning on shawnee.

[Chief Grey Bear]

I am torn between the beauty of the prairie and the Ozarks. So glad I live next to both!!!