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Maryland to Release Blue Crab Rules This Week
posted 6:05 am Mon April 07, 2008 - ANNAPOLIS, Md.
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Maryland crabbers are awaiting word this week on tighter limits expected from state fishery managers.
The state is planning to cut back on this year's blue crab harvest after a decade of low harvests. State scientists say the number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay is nearing dangerously low levels, and regulators say they need to lower the commercial catch to make sure crabs don't get in serious trouble.
The rules could include new size limits on adult female crabs or tighter bushel limits.
Virginia has already passed crabbing limits and that state plans more.
The Maryland regulations come out Thursday. The state will allow a public comment period before they take effect. Commercial crab season in Maryland waters opened last week.
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