Many moons ago, I attended one of their meetings where they discussed their plans and progress on removing carp. They kept saying that the seining would result in them reaching a "tipping point". Once they reached that point, the lake would be in equilibrium and the carp numbers would not rebound. I expressed my doubts, and I was politely (no sarcasm intended) told that I was misinformed and that they were confident that it would happen. I was doubtful then and I am still doubtful today.
The carp removal program definitely improved the Utah Lake fishery for all species, even the remaining carp; however, unless there is an ongoing program to aggressively remove the carp their numbers will return to the levels they were before this removal program was begun. I still think the only way that the carp numbers can be permanently managed (if that is even possible) is if some type of biological control is implemented.
This contest sounds like it might be fun for those who want to participate; however, I doubt that they will get enough participation to make any measurable impact on the carp numbers.
The carp removal program definitely improved the Utah Lake fishery for all species, even the remaining carp; however, unless there is an ongoing program to aggressively remove the carp their numbers will return to the levels they were before this removal program was begun. I still think the only way that the carp numbers can be permanently managed (if that is even possible) is if some type of biological control is implemented.
This contest sounds like it might be fun for those who want to participate; however, I doubt that they will get enough participation to make any measurable impact on the carp numbers.