European carp have been around a century-plus and remain our most destructive aquatic invasive species. As bad as the market is for Euro-carp, it’s worse for silvers and bigheads. Considering the long-term costs of trying to control these new invasives, it’s too early to abandon the best plan at slowing their advance into our Minnesota waters.
Outdoor Insights: It’s not too late to try and stop the advance of Asian carp up the Mississippi River
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