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 Is there a crab season???
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06/05/09 02:50 PM
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Cummins Man
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I was wondering if there was a crab season. I'm not setting traps. I'm just using a string and some chicken. Whats the regulations on crab also???
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 Re: Is there a crab season???
[Re: Cummins Man]
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06/05/09 03:16 PM
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Mexicajun1
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One of these days I'm going to Land the BIG ONE!!
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Re: Is there a crab season???
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06/05/09 03:32 PM
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you can catch crabs year round like that.to keep them they have to be 5 inches from point to point.all females should be released especially if they have a sponge or the sack of eggs showing.right now is one of the best times of year to catch them good luck and a cooler full of crabs
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Re: Is there a crab season???
[Re: always fishin]
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06/05/09 03:49 PM
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how do you tell the difference(m/f)???
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Re: Is there a crab season???
[Re: Cummins Man]
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06/05/09 04:02 PM
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Mexicajun1
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On the belly side of the crab the Males have what looks like an arrow shape part of the shell that points towards the claws, the females have a large flap instead of the little thin arrow shaped ones males have......... http://www.bluecrab.info/identification.htmlRob
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Re: Is there a crab season???
[Re: spiny norman]
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06/05/09 09:04 PM
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I understand why not to keep a female, but is it illegal??? I mean we are human and accidents do happen.
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Re: Is there a crab season???
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06/05/09 11:55 PM
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As I read the regs, it is not illegal to keep a female just a female with eggs or one with the apron removed. I believe other states restrict taking females but not Texas.
I doubt a GW would accept "honest mistake" for a sponge crab in possession. They are pretty much unmistakable to tell the males from females.
Last edited by spiny norman; 06/05/09 11:57 PM.
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