Illegal Red Crayfish Result in First Conviction Under Wisconsin Invasive Species Law

By Laura Schulte

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A Louisiana company was convicted of illegally transporting freshwater crustaceans into Wisconsin, resulting in the invasive species being found in state waters.

Louisiana Crawfish Co. was convicted in August of intentionally transporting, possessing or transferring red swamp crayfish, resulting in a fine of more than $34,000, according to a news release from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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