Evidence of a compensatory response in invasive Rusty Crayfish () following intensive harvest removal from northern Lake Michigan fish spawning reefs.

Unlabelled: The goal of most invasive species suppression programs is to achieve long-term sustained reductions in population abundance, yet removal programs can be stymied by density-dependent population responses. We tested a harvest removal strategy for invasive Rusty Crayfish () at two nearshore native fish spawning habitats in northern Lake Michigan. Changes in average Rusty Crayfish densities were evaluated with a before-after reference-impact study design.