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Earn $1 Million to Stop Asian Carp

Walker Smith
Feb 07, 2017

Who said a fisherman can’t get rich? This is an intriguing story reported on by Wired2Fish contributor David A. Brown for Outdoor Life.

We all know Asian carp can wreak havoc on even the most storied fisheries. They breed at an astonishing rate and eat unbelievable amounts of phytoplankton and zooplankton.

The problem is simple: Everything these Asian carp eat feeds native game fish species. These game fish contribute a lot of money to local economiesâ€”$7 billion annually for the Great Lakes. Not to mention, they often jump out of the water and can seriously injure recreational boaters.

So desperate times call for desperate measures. If you can come up with an effective plan to put a hurt on the Asian carp population, you could become a millionaire. You can contact the MDNR with your idea(s) here.

Check out David A. Brown’s full piece here.

Walker Smith

An accomplished tournament angler and former fishing guide, Walker Smith has been published in many national and regional publications for well over a decade. His articles and videos have been viewed by millions of people. He has a strong passion for teaching others about fishing while connecting with the human element of fishing as well. When he’s not fishing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs and hunting.