It's time to take the fight to carp – and put bowfishing on the table in Victoria! New South Wales has taken an important step by allowing bowfishing for carp in inland waters, opening the door to a growing recreational pursuit that also delivers real environmental benefits. The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party believes Victoria should follow suit. Carp are one of Australia's most destructive introduced pest fish, damaging aquatic ecosystems, competing with native species and contributing to declining water quality. Our proposal is for a *12-month trial of targeted bowfishing for carp in Victorian inland waters*, following the example set in NSW. This trial would provide recreational bowfishers with a new opportunity to get outdoors, while harnessing the skills and enthusiasm of the recreational fishing community to help remove this invasive pest from our waterways. *It's a win for recreational fishing, a win for outdoor recreation and a win for the environment.* Rather than continuing to sit back while carp damage our waterways, Victoria should be giving responsible recreational fishers more opportunities to help tackle the problem. The SFF will fight to make targeted bowfishing for carp a reality in Victoria!
