07-22-2009, 11:10 AM
Frankfort, Ky - The record stood unchallenged eight years, until a northern Kentucky angler dunked it in mid-June. We reel in details on the new state record grass carp this weekend, July 25 and 26, on "Kentucky Afield" television.
What took a half-hour to reel to shore proved worth the struggle for Robert Marsh of Erlanger. Today, his name shines among those in an elite group - state record fish holders. His grass carp tipped the scales at 58½ pounds, besting by a full 3 pounds the previous record established in 2001. Marsh joins us this weekend to talk about what was going through his mind for that 30 minutes that will now last a lifetime.
Also on this week's show, Migratory Bird Biologist John Brunjes updates us on the reckless destruction of protected shorebird habitat on an island near Paducah. Evidence shows that an off-road vehicle overran warning signs and destroyed nest sites of the federally endangered interior least tern. This federal crime can trigger a $100,000 fine.
Finally, host Tim Farmer tries his hand at bowfishing on the Tennessee River below Barkley Dam. His aim is for the invasive bighead carp.
"Kentucky Afield" is a production of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. It is the longest continuously running outdoor television show in the nation. The program airs Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern /7:30 p.m. Central and is repeated Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central on KET 1 and on the Internet at fw.ky.gov. To see the latest news about "Kentucky Afield" television and view your favorite show segments from the past, sign up today for the electronic newsletter. Visit fw.ky.gov on the Internet and click the Kentucky Afield Newsletter icon.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Media Contact
Scott Moore (800) 858-1549, ext. 4502
What took a half-hour to reel to shore proved worth the struggle for Robert Marsh of Erlanger. Today, his name shines among those in an elite group - state record fish holders. His grass carp tipped the scales at 58½ pounds, besting by a full 3 pounds the previous record established in 2001. Marsh joins us this weekend to talk about what was going through his mind for that 30 minutes that will now last a lifetime.
Also on this week's show, Migratory Bird Biologist John Brunjes updates us on the reckless destruction of protected shorebird habitat on an island near Paducah. Evidence shows that an off-road vehicle overran warning signs and destroyed nest sites of the federally endangered interior least tern. This federal crime can trigger a $100,000 fine.
Finally, host Tim Farmer tries his hand at bowfishing on the Tennessee River below Barkley Dam. His aim is for the invasive bighead carp.
"Kentucky Afield" is a production of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. It is the longest continuously running outdoor television show in the nation. The program airs Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern /7:30 p.m. Central and is repeated Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central on KET 1 and on the Internet at fw.ky.gov. To see the latest news about "Kentucky Afield" television and view your favorite show segments from the past, sign up today for the electronic newsletter. Visit fw.ky.gov on the Internet and click the Kentucky Afield Newsletter icon.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources manages, regulates, enforces and promotes responsible use of all fish and wildlife species, their habitats, public wildlife areas and waterways for the benefit of those resources and for public enjoyment. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. For more information on the department, visit our web site at fw.ky.gov.
Media Contact
Scott Moore (800) 858-1549, ext. 4502