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How did the rusty crayfish get to Illinois?

Asked: ameey, Last Updated:

It is believed to have been introduced into Illinois by fishermen who used it as fishing bait, releasing the remaining crayfish when they were done fishing. Current laws ban the sale and possession of this species in Illinois. Strictly enforcing these laws is the only way to stop its spread.

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  • What to do if a catfish stings you?

    Catfish Sting Treatment

    1. Get the Person Out of the Water.
    2. Do CPR if the Person Is Not Breathing.
    3. Clean Wound.
    4. Submerge Wound in Hot Water.
    5. Do Not Cover Wound.
    6. Treat Pain.
    7. See a Doctor As Soon As Possible.
    8. Follow Up.
    Nov 2, 2019

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    Because fish has very little connective tissue and fat, it is quite delicate when cooked. The benefit is that fish cooks quickly, but the drawback is that it's easy to overcook. To determine how long to cook fish, use the rough rule of about 10 minutes per inch of thickness at medium heat.

  • How long can you preserve smoked fish?

    If you're storing the fish for longer than two weeks, tightly wrap and freeze it. Properly frozen smoked fish can hold for up to one year.

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    Careful with the Baby Crayfish However, crayfish are known to eat each other. So after a few short days, take the female out of the tank.

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    This was not the first time that a fishbone has worked it's way through the esophagus and eventually (after months to years), into a heart or lung. Over the millenenia, fishbones have killed countless humans. Some historical references have survived.

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    The shelf life of refrigerated smoked salmon is 5-6 days. Medium cured salmon should loose 7-9% of weight during dry salting and additional 7-9% during smoking; a combined weight loss of 16-18%.

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