Last Saturday Mrs Mills went to Huntley to bow hunt for koi carp.She was hunting them because they are a pest. They eat native fish and their eggs. They pollute the water by stirring up the mud and it kills native trees. Koi Carp can grow up to 80cm and can weight up to 10kg.
Mrs Mills went bow hunting last weekend because the Koi Carp were spawning (breeding) and they come into the shallows to do this.
Bow hunting is a sport that requires a bow and arrow. You also need a line attached to the arrow so you can retrieve the fish and arrow. You do not need a license in NZ to bow hunt. It has been around since the Victorian era.
Mrs Mills caught 6 Koi Carp. She didn't throw them back into the water because you can receive a fine. She left them on the side of the lake and they were taken by some fisherman.
Facts:
- Male fish sperm is called "milt"
- This species is thought to have been accidentally imported into New Zealand in the 1960s as a part of a goldfish consignment.
how to breed koi fish Generally, it is recommended that you pick your two best-looking koi to breed. When choosing your male and female koi, look for healthy fish.
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