Cooler heads need to prevail. We need to know a few things. When were the carp first seen in this area. What mitigation measures have been taken since that time. What F&W's plan is for go forward mitigation and how can we sportsmen assist.
Can we start an eradication protocol? What is the risk assessment for the carp? What is the specific genus species of this particular carp? Are there more than one species? Can we find the source pond?
Is something being done with the appropriate speed or can we help with lobbying for government funding to assist?
This is scary and frustrating insofar as this was not a publicly known carp release. How many other illegal introductions are there in Alberta currently? Knowing this can help improve vigilance amongst outdoorsmen as well as help spread the word as to how serious a thread this is to sport fishing in Alberta!
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