The crawfish industry in the southern United States can be dated back to at least the late 1800s, though there is some evidence to suggest that commercial trade in crawfish existed during the early 1800s as well. Markets were typically limited to those individuals and communities near the local fishery, and the "seasons" were likely restricted to a few weeks at best. Today, live crawfish can be found almost year-round, from early fall to August in some years, although the supply fluctuates greatly within the extended season.
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