He's looking for Asian carp. The invasive species, originally imported from Southeast Asia, was brought to the United States to assist in keeping retention ponds clean in the south, according to asiancarp. But flooding and accidental releases allowed these fish to escape into the Mississippi River system and migrate into the Missouri and Illinois rivers, making their way to Indiana's waterways. For Mills, he has only been bowfishing for the past few years, but said once you spend some time around someone using their crossbow on the water, it's addicting.
Peoria Carp Hunters - Asian Carp, Bowfishing, Flying Fish
The name "Asian carp" refers to several species including the silver carp, bighead, black and grass carp. At the event the Schwinghamer says silver carp were introduced into the United States in the s to control plankton populations and improve water clarity. Now, they are out-competing local fish for plankton. The DNR hopes they will develop a taste for carp and start catching the invasive fish, which could at least slow their population growth. Those attending the workshop are offered fried silver carp while they watch a demonstration on how to fillet it. After making the case for eating the fish, Miller and other members of the Hoosier Bowfishing Association take the workshop attendees to the water. They stand on the front of the boat holding their bows.
DNR Workshop Encourages Bowfishing Invasive Carp Species
Peoria, Illinois - Ammoland. That is exactly how myself and Brian Johnson felt as we drove through the miles upon miles of freshly planted corn in the Illinois farmland. We were headed to meet up with our fishing guide, Capt. Jumping Asian Carp are an invasive species that have taken over parts of the Illinois river, endangering native wildlife and becoming an danger to boaters as well as the environment. And of those two, the bighead carp are the crazy athletic jumpers that everyone comes out on the river in these parts to see and shoot.
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