Tuesday 10 July 2012

Omemee Family Fishing Festival Welcomes Dr. Crayfish!

Dr. Premek Hamr specializes in Crayfish. Dr. Hamr popped into Omemee Famiky Fushing headquarters at 41 King Street East to share som very important information about Crayfish.
Did you know that most crayfish caught in local waters are not native to this aeprea? Rusty Crayfish were some how moved from their USA homes to Ontario lakes and streams,so it can be very difficult to find our own local species.

Did you know that moving crayfish from one body of water to another is illegal. To try to prevent future expansion of species from one area to another, it is important to not move cray fish from place to place.

Did you know crayfish are an excellent indicator of the health of our water? Crayfish are an integral part of water habitats,and food chains.

Did you know crayfish are no longer allowed to be used as bait? Here is a YouTube Interview with Dr.Premek Hamr. If you are lucky ,you might catch a glimpse of his car in the Omemee area -just watch for his lisence plate: Ontario CRAYFISH Yours to duscover!

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