Indiana DNR introduces invasive carp harvest permit to protect native fish

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that they have created an invasive carp harvest permit to create opportunity for large scale removal of invasive species of carp.

Indiana DNR says that invasive carp species, including silver, grass, and black carp, have become a problem across the Midwest and have been negatively impacting native fish populations.

The new permit is free to encourage commercial fishing.

Permit holders may use fill nets and seines in approved locations, which are gear that is not typically allowed for commercial fishing. Anglers have to submit a fishing request before harvest specifying the date, location, and gear they plan to use.

All native fish have to be released immediately after capture and all gear must be attended at all times.

Carp can’t be transported live and are required to be packed on ice or dry when moved to a market or processor.

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