ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland watermen will be able to catch more female crabs this fall.
The Department of Natural Resources announced the change Thursday, saying fisheries managers determined the increase won't negatively impact the population, which is rebounding after a sharp decline.
The daily female catch limit between Sept. 1 and Nov. 10 will be increased two bushels to 12 for those with a Limited Crab Catcher License.
Licenses allowing larger catches will see comparable increases. The department had also been considering changing the season to take advantage of higher June crab prices. Harvesting of female crabs is prohibited June 1-15 and Nov. 11-Dec. 15.
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