By Patrick D. Bonin It’s the third week of June here in south Louisiana, and the dog days of summer are already upon us. High temperatures hover in the mid-90s, with lows only dipping into the mid-70s. It’s hot. Really hot! And the crawfish crop is already feeling the...
Atchafalaya Basin Wild Crawfish Season Doing Well By Patrick D. Bonin We learned earlier that crawfish shells harden up as the season ends because the crawfish are older and probably won’t molt again until next fall. That thicker, harder shell helps them...
By Patrick D. Bonin Branch, LA – Ever hear that old expression about needing to have “thick skin?” Crawfish in ponds across south Louisiana seem to take it to heart every summer about this time, as their shells start to harden while the heat cranks up....
By Patrick D. Bonin As we begin to transition into the full heat of summer here in south Louisiana, the weather in our region continues to be active and of interest. Storm systems moving across the central plains are projected to be potentially volatile again...
