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News articles and information pertaining to the blue crab.

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General Discussion
General topics pertaining to the blue crab.

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Hard Crabbing Know-How
Discuss the art and science of hardshell crabbing, including gear, bait, and techniques.

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Soft Crabbing Know-How
Discuss the art and science of softshell crabbing, including gear, bait, and techniques.

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The "Other" Crabs
Topics about non-blue crabs such as Dungeness, Stone, and King crabs.

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Regional Crabbing

Northeast Crabbing
Crabbing in the Northeastern U.S. Atlantic coastal region (ME, MA, NH, RI, CT, NY, and PA).

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New Jersey Crabbing
Crabbing in New Jersey.

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Delaware Crabbing
Crabbing in Delaware.

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Maryland Crabbing
Crabbing in Maryland.

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Virginia Crabbing
Crabbing in Virginia.

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North Carolina Crabbing
Crabbing in North Carolina.

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Southeast Crabbing
Crabbing in the Southeastern U.S. Atlantic coastal region (SC, GA, and FL).

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Gulf Coast Crabbing
Crabbing in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico coastal region (FL, AL, MS, LA, and TX).

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State Records, Citations, and Contests
All entries must include a photo with ruler (inches) showing size of crab "point to point"

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Consumer Topics

Transport & Storage
How to safely handle, transport, and prepare crabs for storage.

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Crab Steaming, Cooking & Recipes
Share your favorite blue crab recipes and cooking techniques.

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Crab Houses & Restaurants
Been to a new crab house recently? Share your experience with everyone!

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Industry Topics

Watermen
Topics specific to watermen and commercial crabbing.

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Wholesale Trade
Blue crab wholesale trade.

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Retail Trade
Discuss retail seafood markets and outlets.

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Miscellaneous Topics

Kayak Crabbing
Topics specific to crabbing from a kayak.

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Environment & Conservation
Environmental and conservation topics.

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Science Discussion
Scientific discussion of Callinectes spp.

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Fishing, Eeling & Oystering
Discuss fishing, eeling, oystering, and other non-crabbing activities.

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Hunting
Post your hunting topics here (bow and gun).

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For Sale
Post your non-commercial crabbing-related "for sale" items here. Personal items only, please.

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Wanted
Post your non-commercial crabbing-related "wanted" requests here. Personal items only, please.

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Employment
Employment related classified ads

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Marketplace

Crabs for Sale
Crabs for sale by members of this forum. This website assumes no responsibility for the sale or purchase of said crabs.

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Merchandise For Sale
Commercial merchandise for sale.

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