The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is implementing temporary rule changes for Dungeness crab fishers in the 2025-26 season to restrict gear and areas where fishing can occur.

While the Dungeness crab fishing season opened on Monday, many fishermen did not head out on the water. “Not today with the bad weather,” said Sal Tringali with Monterey Fish Company. On top of recent ...

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry. By Jon Hurdle Conservationists are ...

The commercial Dungeness crab fishing season has been delayed for all of California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the presence of whales and leatherback sea turtles ...