how can killing carp help the population of native fishes?

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Chad55;884899; said:
It would help. If every fisherman does his/her part and just everytime they catch a carp DO NOT release it then that is PEOPLE having strength in numbers. It is our responsibility to help out. There are many more fisherman than there are DNR. You do your part and every little bit counts. Believe me it adds up.

Chad
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I agree with you that carp are a problem, but I can't bring myself to kill a fish just because it is a nuisance to some people when there are so many carp out there. Yes, there are a lot of fishermen, but how many are fishing for or catch carp in the US? My guess is very few. I have caught less than a dozen carp in my lifetime. The DNR in my area traps carp, I have no problem with that. But I don't kill the fish that I catch, I have nothing to do with them but stink up my garbage can. I like carp, just wish they weren't so prolific.
 
Chad55;884899; said:
It would help. If every fisherman does his/her part and just everytime they catch a carp DO NOT release it then that is PEOPLE having strength in numbers. It is our responsibility to help out. There are many more fisherman than there are DNR. You do your part and every little bit counts. Believe me it adds up.

Chad
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good point bro.. its just that carps are a lil tricky to cook and eat...
 
HiGhTiMeZ;884976; said:
good point bro.. its just that carps are a lil tricky to cook and eat...
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Thats what coyote, foxes, coons, possoms, and such are for. They will clean the mess up. Or just bury it... Believe me its the right thing to do.

Chad
 
greenterra;884998; said:
Here in Australia,on certain rivers they run fishing comps at certain times of the year for the sole purpose of catching and destroying carp.Every effort in what ever form helps.
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I wish I could tell you that killing carp in the United States would make a difference but in reality it makes little difference. Many above have made good points about what carp can do to native fishes and really don't have a whole lot to add that isn't boring.

I do have a carp recipe though.

Once you catch the carp place it in cool running water if possible for a few days (a bathtub is perfect). This will flush some of the nasty taste away. Once ready to eat the invasive piece of debris, boil a large pot of water and add salt to roughly the amount of sea water. Also add vinegar (a cup or two) and caraway seed. Quarter the carp while leaving the scales but removing the entrails. Boil the quarters then dip in drawn butter.

For some reason this combination of salt and vinegar seems to keep the flesh from becoming mushy.

Edit: I kill every carp without exception and I encourage others to do the same. Sure, we're fighting a losing battle but I never give up.
 
Chad55;885001; said:
Thats what coyote, foxes, coons, possoms, and such are for. They will clean the mess up. Or just bury it... Believe me its the right thing to do.

Chad
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In my state, it is illegal to leave "rough fish" on the banks or elsewhere in public lands. I agree that it will be utilized by other animals, but that option for me is out.
 
ewurm;885028; said:
In my state, it is illegal to leave "rough fish" on the banks or elsewhere in public lands. I agree that it will be utilized by other animals, but that option for me is out.
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Yea I don't do that anyways because it makes a place look nasty but it is just an option where it is legal. Burying it is your best bet or trying the recipe that teleost left.

Chad
 
i loved catching carp as a little kid. you'd get a 20lber on and it would be a nice HARD fight. but i haven't caught a carp in so long.....maybe this summer when i go fishing i'll switch from cats to carp for a bit. i know if i catch one it won't get released back.
 
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