[Hot Tabasco]

I recently discovered that Michigan is abound with an invasive species of crayfish called the "rusty crayfish". They've been here for years and are multiplying.

I guess they are easy to trap but more importantly, they're great eating...............The word needs to be spread far and wide!

[henbane]

I recently discovered that Michigan is abound with an invasive species of crayfish called the "rusty crayfish". They've been here for years and are multiplying.
I guess they are easy to trap but more importantly, they're great eating...............The word needs to be spread far and wide!

Two big claws look real meaty.

Manitoba trying to control them--but seems to be protecting them in their regs.

The Rusty Crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)

Current Regulations

• Effective May 1, 2007, it is illegal to possess crayfish (this includes possession for consumption).

• Manitoba no longer issues experimental commercial fishing licenses for the harvest of crayfish.

• Manitoba has listed rusty crayfish on the amended Prohibited Species list of the Manitoba Fisheries Regulations under The Fisheries Act.

Can't cook & eat it, can't use it for bait, and can't fish for it commercially.

And Manitoba wants to reduce the Rusty Crawfish population?