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Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
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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inorder for concerned, responsible anglers to make a measurable impact on the carp population. I feel our regs in alberta may need to respond/adapt to allow proper carp methods. it is customary to pre feed your spot in advance using large quantities of ground bait laced with hemp seeds and your chosen hook bait. our regs make this illegal . with a concerted effort anglers could make a impact on a population in affected stretch of the river/pond if allowed to use the methods above. otherwise the catchable size carp will be too dispersed to garner much of a result. we are behind the eight ball something needs to be done pronto.