KY increases incentives to tackle invasive carp issue

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife discusses carp incentive increase - WNKY News 40 Television

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Federal dollars are coming to Kentucky, and the funds will help protect native fish and wildlife across the state. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife announced an increase in the commercial fishing incentive for harvesting invasive carp, from 10 cents to 15 cents per pound. While the increase may sound small, the impact is significant. In 2024 alone, more than 15 million pounds of invasive carp were harvested in Kentucky. Officials …

Fish and Wildlife raises incentive for invasive carp removal

Commercial fishers will receive a higher payment for removing invasive carp from Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley as state officials continue efforts to protect native fisheries in western Kentucky.

Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Increases Invasive Carp Incentive

Commercial fishers are being offered more incentive to help remove invasive carp from Kentucky waters. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has increased its commercial fishing payment from 10 cents to 15 cents per pound for invasive carp harvested from Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley. The move is designed to maintain pressure on invasive silver, bighead, black and grass carp, which threaten native fish and aquatic habitats. Sta…

KY increases incentives to tackle invasive carp issue

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials say commercial fishers have more incentive to catch and remove invasive carp from Kentucky waters. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources says it has increased the commercial fishing incentive from $.10 to $.15 per pound for the harvest of invasive carp from Kentucky Lake and Barkley Lake. This [...]