When do the 2011-2012 crab regulations come out?

[luke snyder]

Hi.  I'm coming to the outer banks in august and I want to buy some crab traps before I come...When do the new regulations come out?  I don't want to buy ring traps and then have the new regulations tell me the diameter is too large.  Thanks

[horsefly]

Havent seen any new regs or rules...BUT that doesnt mean DMF can't impose or make a procalmation at any given time. But as it stands no changes and all rules can be found at  http://www.ncfisheries.net/


and or  http://www.ncwildlife.org/  for inland waters