In response to the growing invasive Carp issues impacting valuable fisheries such as Kentucky Lake, AFTCO contributed a $10,000 donation to the Lyon County Industrial Development Authority in 2020. The funds were allocated to the direct removal of 250,000 pounds of Asian carp in the Lake Barkley region of Kentucky through commercial subsidies.
AFTCO worked directly with Bassmaster Elite Series competitor and pro team member Mark Menendez and Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White on a short film to recap the recent developments in reducing the biomass of invasive Carp in Kentucky Lake with the help of commercial fishermen and subsidies like the AFTCO contribution. The positive impacts of the "War on Carp" efforts have been seen with a major decrease of dangerous jumping carp and an uptick in fishing for gamefish species such as largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill. Despite these improvements and developments, however, the fight is not over.
AFTCO encourages all anglers and outdoorsmen to continue to spread the word and make contributions where they can to the cause. One way to show your support is by purchasing a custom AFTCO War On Carp fundraiser T-shirt to help increase awareness. For every War On Carp fishing shirt sold, $5 will go directly to combat Asian carp.
To see the film, click here.
