Crayfish are an essential part of the food web in river ecosystems, connecting to more than 240 other animals through the food web.

I read about this technique from a Wyoming fly-fishing guide years ago. The more I learned, the more I realized this approach can be duplicated in a variety of water — from our cold-water trout ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - Crawfish season has begun. Experts say recent cold snaps mean mudbugs are slow to molt and move to traps. Richard Rand, the co-owner of Honey-B-Ham, said they’re moving fast ...

It's been a cold few days in south Louisiana, with winter temperatures coming to the region as crawfish farmers begin to harvest their fields. On Sunday night temperatures fell to 23 degrees in the ...

CHURCH POINT — The temperatures are dropping just as crawfish season is about to heat up. The current forecast of freezing temperatures in the coming days isn't the best for the crawfish industry.

Crawfish typically reach maturity after 11 molts, wherein they shed their shell and then grow and recreate a thicker shell. While each molting period usually only lasts about five days, meaning the ...

GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - As the weather warms up, the question on everyone’s mind is how much does crawfish cost right now? The answer won't be found in the crawfish chimney on your lawn. Most places are ...

BATON ROUGE — With the thawing out of the weather comes the growing craving for crawfish. “It's going to be worth the wait,” said crawfish customer Greg Monroe. However, this year, the wait may be a ...

Q I used to catch crawfish as a kid, but I don't see them much anymore. Are they still around? A Yes, these miniature lobster-like crustaceans are still hiding in creeks and mud banks, but they've ...