Bowfishing, like so much of the fishing industry, is picking up speed across the country. Much of this increase is due to the invasive species Asian Carp. Asian carp have been around for quite some time battling their way into our ecosystem. This past year there has been some national attention from professional bass anglers, and politicians like Illinois Lt. Governor and Congressman Adam Kinzinger. However, the idea to fight and push back against this invasive species is still up for debate due to the increasing cost.
As some of you know the IDNR has hired commercial fishermen to help dent the population in Northern Illinois along the Dredsend Dam. But what about the rest of the state? The IDNR is hosting a Bowfishing Tournament at Wood Duck Marina near Baldwin, Illinois. This is sure to be a great time and fun for the whole family. Check the full press release below for price and more information on the tournament.