I finally got back into some bowfishing after about a year or two. and found a Pond nearby that is absolutely overrun with carp.

the first day I went I was able to toss some dog food in the water and got the water absolutely rolling with fish. and slowly but surely I've been everyday this week doing the same thing baiting the water with dog food before shooting.

Now today I didn't have but a couple fish come up and take the bait. I haven't shot many carp at all so the population is still high. yet I've noticed fewer and fewer come everyday.
Anywho Are carp smart enough to realize that they are getting shot at after going for the bait?