Two big claws look real meaty.
Manitoba trying to control them--but seems to be protecting them in their regs.
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?
Doesn't make any sense does it?
I could ask any fisherman I know here in Michigan about crayfish trapping and eating and no one would know what I was talking about. It seems to be a closet hobby among those who are aware of it............