MATTAWAN, MI — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is attempting to figure out how an invasive crayfish entered a pond at one of its fish hatcheries. On Thursday, July 24, the DNR said it ...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed the presence of invasive red swamp crayfish in an outdoor muskellunge rearing pond at Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery in Mattawan, Van ...
Red Swamp Crayfish are typically found in the Southern U.S., but the Michigan DNR says the species has also been found in a Muskellunge rearing pond. VAN BUREN COUNTY, Mich. — The Michigan Department ...
Royal Oak — Knee deep in a pond behind Royal Oak High School, Mikela Dean split open a tubular wire trap she had extracted from the mucky water. Nothing inside. Again. Dean, watershed ecologist for ...
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, Mich. — Officials in West Michigan are working on the removal of the invasive “Red Swamp Crayfish.” Originally from Louisiana, the fish was found for the first time near Sunset Lake ...
They explained that while the invaders aren't as destructive as quagga or zebra mussels, they still threaten native wildlife.
PORTAGE, Mich. — Fishing enthusiasts were able to learn some of the best tips and tricks from Portage park rangers Sunday. Called "School of Fish," the educational event held at Lakeview Park was open ...