Keep in mind that the papershell crayfish is not a Procambarid crayfish, although the papershell crayfish (Orconectes or Orconectid crayfish) and Procambarid crayfishes do have numerous similar habits.
Smith Creek no doubt doesn't ship crayfish until June because they want breeders to produce a large crop of young for the new season before breeders are sold. Those purchased in June will be primarily adults and many of those in the fall will mostly be Young Of Year crayfish. I doubt that you will see any papershell females in 'berry' of those received in September -October.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/14/16 01:58 PM.
