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Don’t get pinched! As we head into crabbing season, we’re going to be sharing so…

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Don’t get pinched! As we head into crabbing season, we’re going to be sharing some tips to make sure you bring home some food for the family and not a fine. ???????? If you’re using a crab gauge to measure, make sure it’s the correct size, even if you have purchased it. It’s best to measure the gauge before you head out on the water to avoid taking undersized crabs. Crab sizes can vary from state to state so brush up on the size and possession limits here https://bit.ly/3gqXIHc

Image may contain: text that says 'Mud crab measurement This is the measurement across the widest part of the topside of the crab shell (carapace), irrespective if the carapace is damaged in any way. Blue swimmer crab measurement This is taken to be the point immediately forward of the base of the large lateral spine. male mud crabs across widest part 15 cm male blue swimmer crabs notch to notch 11.5 cm'


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