Alligator-hunting bill gets House OK

Hey_U_Guys (anonymous) says...

"Alligator-hunting bill gets House OK"

OF COURSE IT DOES! We live in the South.

February 1, 2008 at 7:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

highclass (anonymous) says...

The alligators were there first. The boat ramp was in the gators living room. If you don't like the gators you are more than welcome to move up North!!!

February 1, 2008 at 8:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hey_U_Guys (anonymous) says...

I don't understand how we take over the NATURAL habitats of these creatures, and then kill them for being on "OUR" land. We should start killing deer, rabbits, quail, ducks, and turkeys, too. Oh wait...

There is an over abundance of squirrels. Lots of people think they are nuisances. Get out the rifle. They carry rabies. They may not maul people, but if you get bitten by one that is infected, you're as good as dead if you don't seek IMMEDIATE treatment.

I declare this SQUIRREL season. Have fun boys.

February 1, 2008 at 8:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hey_U_Guys (anonymous) says...

According to: http://www.southeasternoutdoors.com/w...

"Eight alligator attacks have been recorded in South Carolina during the last 30 years, fortunately none of them fatal. More than half were provoked, so attempting to catch one is asking for trouble, not to mention illegal. Only DNR-permitted trappers may catch alligators, and this is only for animals needing removal."

"Perhaps more myths and outright nonsense have been repeated about alligators than all other species combined," Rhodes said. "Alligators do not overturn boats nor do they snatch people out of them. They do not knock people into the air with their tails and then catch hapless victims in midair. Alligators cannot run as fast as horses, and they do not chase people by galloping across yards and fairways."

While some people regard alligators as a nuisance, DNR biologists and conservation officers view them as a valuable resource. Rhodes urges that "all of our citizens should understand, appreciate, and respect the plants and animals with which we share the earth. Here in South Carolina, these elements combine to provide one of the richest and most diverse environments anywhere." When the DNR receives a call from the public regarding an alligator complaint, the information is used to place the situation in one of three categories: emergency, nuisance or no action.

An emergency is typically defined as an alligator out of and away from water or in an area where they are not normally found, such as under a vehicle, in a swimming pool, lying in a roadway or parking lot, or on a public beach.

A nuisance situation is one where the alligator is found in alligator habitat, such as a pond, marsh, or river, is greater than six feet and has potential to cause a threat to nearby humans or pets. Contract agents are dispatched to handle these nuisance situations.

For "no action" situations involving gators less than six feet and located in gator habitat, it is the DNR's responsibility to provide a conservation message to the complainant. These animals typically represent no threat to humans or pets and will not negatively impact the ecology of the system where they are found. Basic feeding habits and biological information are provided to the caller.

February 1, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hey_U_Guys (anonymous) says...

Early: I'm not mad. People have different views.

The hormones and antibiotics they inject animals with is disgusting. That is why we hardly eat any meat in our home. If we eat chicken it is the "un-tainted" kind. Along with turkey sausage and bacon. We really like the Morningstar soy products. The only time we eat red meat is the occasional hamburger. Which is like once a month. I don't dare give my two year old that crap. That's for sure. His day care doesn't serve red meat at all. They also use turkey bacon and sausage instead of pork. Atleast his daycare doesn't have their heads up their a$$. Thank goodness the three of us are lactose intolerant. I would drink Soy milk even if I could tolerate cow's milk. YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

February 1, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Girleygirl (anonymous) says...

I can see it now another report about an "attack"

The sad part someone will be videotaping it and it might look like the scene on "Reno 911."

I just hope the drunks, wrestlers, and so called wranglers are careful.

Once someone has a license to do something, the fools come out and may endanger themselves and then more laws for hunting alligators will be on the book.

I'm not against it and I'm not for it...I just think its going to be more accidents once this start.

February 1, 2008 at 12:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )