Yeah, I saw them posted on an Invasive Species sign in a conservation area along with common carp, but I would not kill one of these even if it had a toonie in its belly. All settlers in NA are technically invasive species, aren't we? And I'm sure we've done more damage than any invasive plant or fish ever will.
On a bright note its good to see common carp on a invasive species sign.
You mean the horribly invasive goldfish did not completely take over the lake. I am shocked. :shock: How can that be? That is totally contrary to the gospel preached by some . Go figure eh.Perch by far outnumber goldfish in that lake. There are so many perch, both big and small. I've caught over a thousand of them over the past few years. You can't keep them off your hook. I hope goldfish eat some perch eggs in there. It's full of weeds too, I see catfish chowing down on them but I'm sure they can use some help from the goldfish. I've caught less than 10 goldfish there.
It seems that those who are pro-invasive get special treatment around here.
Not a single person has mentioned bow hunting. People talked about bow fishing, there is quite a difference. It is fishing, whether someone agrees with bowFISHING or not doesn't change that.nice goldfish salmotrutta, hopefully you will catch a 20+ next time.
and for those who want to discuss bow hunting i will remind that this is fishing forum.
NON-ANGLING METHODS OF CAPTURING FISH
Residents and non-Canadian residents with a valid recreational fishing licence may fish with one dip net, one seine net, one spear or a bow and arrow for the species and during the periods outlined below.
Carp
Bow and arrow, spear and dip net (during daylight hours only)
Open Season: May 1 to July 31
Zones: 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 (except Algonquin Park), 16, 18, 19, 20
Limit: No limit
JimCanuck, bowhunting or bowfishing carp, what ever you want to call it, i never said you were not allowed to do that, so perhaps you should not jump to assumptions that i don't know the regs so fast.
Salmotrutta wanted to share a picture of his first carp, however the discussions turned into bow fishing and invasive species. If someone has good knowledge about bowfishing, by all means share information and discuss gear and technique by creating separate topic, but be respectful to other members and don't go off topic in their thread.
Either the rule applies all across, or its being selective.
JimCanuck, bowhunting or bowfishing carp, what ever you want to call it, i never said you were not allowed to do that.
and for those who want to discuss bow hunting i will remind that this is fishing forum.
however the discussions turned into bow fishing and invasive species.