Thousand-Dollar Reward for Hobby? Anglers Called to Help
As part of its "Keep, Cool, Call" program, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has urged American anglers to catch black carp (Mylopharyngodon piceus). The offer is very attractive, with a single catch worth $100, and a monthly limit of 10 fish.
USA. High rewards for catching black carpAs the program's name suggests, after ensuring the correct fish is on the hook, we should keep it and make a note of its location, preferably including its GPS coordinates. Smartphone photos can be used to aid in identifying the black carp.
The organizers also ask that you record the type of bait and fishing tackle used. It would also be helpful to record the depth, water temperature, and information about the substrate and water currents in the area.
The fish must then be humanely euthanized and kept on ice or refrigerated. The "Keep, Cool, Call" program's announcement reminds viewers that possessing live black carp is illegal in the United States.
The final step is to call your state government. A dedicated table on the program's website provides email addresses and phone numbers for relevant officials in 28 states.
Mississippi. Black carp are an invasive species.American scientists explain that the black carp is a fish native to China and Russia that was introduced to the United States in the 1970s and 1980s. Initially intended to control snail populations in fish ponds, it soon became a problem itself for various reasons.
Due to flooding or human error, this species quickly spread throughout the Mississippi River system and now poses a significant problem in states such as Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. The black carp is an invasive species, threatening local ecosystems. It primarily feeds on snails and clams that filter the water, and is now threatened with extinction.
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