LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas Game and Fish Commission officials said Thursday that a sweeping invasive species investigation has placed Arkansas anglers in line to pick up some money.
AGFC officials said a study by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is mapping the spread of invasive black carp throughout the Mississippi River Basin. Arkansans can participate in the mapping and earn $100 by catching a black carp and sharing information about it.
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Rachael Irby, invasive carp biologist for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, said any angler can report the catch of a black carp in Arkansas to her and receive up to 10 payments per month, with each reward equaling $100.
“Commercial anglers and recreational anglers, including bowfishers, who happen to catch a black carp are eligible,” Irby said. “But they’ll need to follow the correct procedure to ensure they receive payment for their catch.”…