I have a decision to make. I trapped 18 craws this weekend (probably some in the trap from last night too), but 5 or 6 of them are carrying eggs.
QA, Most all of the females were inseminated last fall. Most females that are not presently carrying eggs will be exuding them later this spring. Northern crays tend to follow this Fall-mate Spring-Spawn schedule. Removing females now could greatly inhibit the numbers of crawfish this fall (Though it is possible standing weights would be comparable either way). For folks that take your crays home, females not carrying eggs will likely yield them later. A single female that is already inseminated has the potential to establish a population if it is able to raise its offspring to the 3rd instar.
