Posted on Feb 13, 2022
Dungeness crab season in Oregon reaches record-breaking value
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The commercial Dungeness crab season opened up and down the Oregon coast on time last year. It’s the first time in years the season wasn’t delayed. And crabbers have been reaping the benefits.
Kyle Retherford is the captain of the fishing vessel Excalibur. He told OPB’s “Think Out Loud” that his first haul was more than 90,000 pounds.
“It was record-breaking for us,” he said. “Financially, it was the best year we’ve ever had in comparison to previous years. Last year was really poor.”
Retherford said that crab season can bring in half of a fisherman’s income for the entire year.
For Oregon, this season’s catch has already reached more than $78 million, the highest-grossing ever.
“He who turns the most pots wins,” Retherford said.
Kyle Retherford is the captain of the fishing vessel Excalibur. He told OPB’s “Think Out Loud” that his first haul was more than 90,000 pounds.
“It was record-breaking for us,” he said. “Financially, it was the best year we’ve ever had in comparison to previous years. Last year was really poor.”
Retherford said that crab season can bring in half of a fisherman’s income for the entire year.
For Oregon, this season’s catch has already reached more than $78 million, the highest-grossing ever.
“He who turns the most pots wins,” Retherford said.
Dungeness crab season in Oregon reaches record-breaking value
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"When does Dungeness crab season start?
The recreational fishery for Dungeness crab ( Metacarcinus magister) is open from November 6, 2021 through July 30, 2022. The daily bag limit is 10 crab, and the minimum size limit is 5¾ inches. Recreational crabbing is not allowed from vessels licensed for commercial Dungeness crab fishing."
"When does Dungeness crab season start?
The recreational fishery for Dungeness crab ( Metacarcinus magister) is open from November 6, 2021 through July 30, 2022. The daily bag limit is 10 crab, and the minimum size limit is 5¾ inches. Recreational crabbing is not allowed from vessels licensed for commercial Dungeness crab fishing."
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