Mitten Crabs?

[Bottom Knocker]

Hey Folks:

Just curious if you have been seeing the dreaded mitten crabs during your crabbing? If so has anyone tried to eat one?

Thanks and hope you have a great season.

MG

[BigTim320]

Have not seen nor heard of any being caught recently. According to the DNR, if one is caught - "DO NOT throw it back alive." For more information such as identification of a Mitten crab and what to do if you catch one, go to the following DNR link: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/infocus/mitten_crab.asp

[BigTim320]

Here is another link that gets right to the point. http://www.dnr.state.md.us/dnrnews/infocus/Chinese%20Mitten%20Crab%20Alert%20June2007.pdf

[Bottom Knocker]

update 2010;

http://www.serc.si.edu/labs/marine_invasions/news/CHINESEMITTENCRABUPDATE_May2010.pdf

[Dirty O]

Great Info./Post

[Crabbermanjl]

Call 443-482-2222 if you do catch one......