Washington, Oregon Delay Opening of Commercial Crab Fishing

  The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is again delaying the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in the state's coastal waters to allow time for crab along the West Coast to fill with more meat. The decision was made in coordination with shellfish managers from Oregon and California, where commercial Dungeness fisheries will also remain closed. While recent test results indicate that... READ MORE