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  • Crab harvest delayed until at least Dec. 15

    Chinook Observer|Updated Dec 2, 2024

    ILWACO - Dungeness crab managers for the mainland West Coast did as expected and delayed opening the commercial Dungeness crab season until at least Dec. 15. Crab have been slow to put on meat and their shells are still too soft - only about 10% are hard enough in the prime area between Klipsan and the mouth of the Columbia. The meat level was 17% when last tested on Nov. 7, far below the 23% requirement. It appears unlikely the season will open before the end of the year....

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