Legislature looks at limiting crab traps per boat


By on Tue, March 15, 2005

Local and state legislators are looking at setting limits on the number of crab traps a fishing boat can carry to 250. The goal is to keep the crab season from coming to an early end when the supply of crabs is depleated.  Lately, big boats with more than 1,000 traps have swooped into the crab fishery, ending the season practically overnight.