There's debate as to whether or not res's can hibernate in the frigid cold, though I've seen them in Illinois. It's up to you to research this, though I think it's quite possible since I'd caught a few in Illinois and figure that they must've hibernated.

But I think you'd have to use a lot of muck if you do this yourself. If you hibernate them indoors, the temps wouldn't be sufficient enough. It has to get cold enough for them to go into hibernation. But you might be able to pull it off in the garage.

Just make sure you have an aerator so the water doesn't lose oxygen. I don't think it should be a problem. Yet if you do this, you have to start getting them used to the temps now.

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