Legislation requires conservation agency to own Missouri elk (thus would have to pay for any damage)

[The Straight Story]

Legislation requires conservation agency to own Missouri elk

JEFFERSON CITY | Missouri conservation officials are bringing elk back to the state for the first time since the Civil War. Now, some state lawmakers want the agency to pay for damage the animals cause.

The state Conservation Commission this past fall approved a plan to restore wild elk in a 346-squre-mile protected zone in parts of Shannon, Carter and Reynolds counties. Up to 150 animals could be introduced into a largely wooded area of southeastern Missouri later this spring.

But the plan has prompted opposition from farmers and others. Critics have raised concern about crop damage, spreading disease to livestock and accidents with vehicles.

Rep. Rodney Schad is sponsoring legislation that would require the Department of the Conservation to own any elk within Missouri and to pick up the tab for damaged crops and pastures, sickened livestock, trampled fencing and wrecked vehicles after collisions with elk. Landowners would be allowed to kill elk that damage their property.


http://www.kansascity.com/2011/03/05/2701300/legislation-requires-conservation.html

[madrchsod]

1. disease yes... the rest is stupid

[hobbit709]

2. do they make them pay for damage caused by their smaller cousins?

[KittyWampus]

3. How about making fertilizer companies responsible for damage it causes to environment

Pesticide companies responsible for damage to environment..
Monsato responsible...
Banks responsible...
Investment bankers....
Corporate executives...
Corrupt politicians selling out the public...