The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Friday that commercial and recreational Dungeness crab fishers can no longer use conventional traps in parts of the California coast.

To kick off the countdown to America’s 250th anniversary, the New Dungeness Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and George Washington Speaks will host a ...

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider a petition that imposes new rules on commercial crabbing to prevent whale entanglement at a meeting Feb. 20 in Springfield. The petition was ...

In Northern California, the tradition of winter crab feeds, which started after the Gold Rush, endures in crustaceans feasts attended by thousands. Credit... Supported by By Laura M. Holson Reporting ...

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission has voted to deny a petition to implement a sweeping new set of rules around the deployment of gear used in Dungeness crab fishing. Conservationists are ...

In 2025, four humpback whales were entangled in crabbing gear. One, a juvenile, washed up in Yachats before it was euthanized. Entanglements like these are often tied to the Dungeness crab fishery.

The Bay Area’s commercial Dungeness crab season kicked off Jan. 5, setting the table for Marin’s winter run of crab feed fundraisers. With several long-standing events already sold out or nearing ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Bay Area crab lovers rejoice! After weeks of delays, fresh off the boat Dungeness crab sales started Sunday. Local crabbers are selling their catches directly to customers again ...

The long-delayed local commercial Dungeness crab season is expected to begin Monday, but seafood lovers eager for fresh local crab will have to wait a bit longer. High winds and rough seas off the San ...