Some of the reason for the permit is the government believes that you, as average pondowner, do not have the ability nor knowledge to choose the correct number to stock based on the amount and specie/s of weeds in your pond. Some in the government no doubt believe that some 'average' pond owners do not know the difference between rooted pond "weeds' and filamentous algae as "weeds". Grass carp do not prefer to eat filamentous algae. Thus, IMO they require a permit so someone who they believe is knowledgeable, reviews the situation and makes the final decision that 'you' do not stock your water body with too many grass carp. Some agencies the require permits want to insure that the pond has structural barriers that prevent the escape of grass carp into a discharge stream or waterway. As CJBS mentioned escaped grass carp will consume beneficial vegetation in public waterways.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 12/10/13 08:18 PM.
