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Old December 27, 2018   #32
JRinPA
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The last few years I have been composting my carp at nearby farms. I haven't buried any directly for a while, mostly because I haven't fished in the Fall as much as I used to. The first farm was a vegetable co-op, and they just put the carp in their regular compost pile. The last couple years I have been making my own piles on a different farm with mulch and straw covering the fish. It is great compost other than the big gill plates and rib bones...this Spring, when I collect last year's pile, I may sift it.

If anyone reading has a farm or land with a spot for a fish compost pile, and wants great soil amendment, you can likely get plenty of carp and rough fish from local bowfishermen. PM me and I'd be happy to discuss more.
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