Catching crayfish has been banned in Ukraine

In order to preserve and protect the crayfish population in Ukraine, there is a summer-autumn ban on fishing for these river dwellers. Depending on weather conditions, the start and end periods of the ban may vary in some areas. This was reported by the State Fisheries. The main purpose of the ban is to protect arthropods during the second moult, during which they are most vulnerable. The molting of crayfish occurs once or twice a year in adults, and in young - every time they grow and develop. It lasts from several hours to one day. However, the period of formation and strengthening of the new shell can last up to a month and a half. It is at this time that the ban on fishing for these river dwellers is in force. Catching arthropods during the ban is a violation of environmental legislation in accordance with Art. 85 КУпАП. For each illegally obtained specimen of cancer, the violator will have to pay damages in the amount of UAH 25.5 and a fine of up to UAH 680. After the ban, ...