Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in Northwest Florida must be removed from the water by January 5th, 2025, as a 10-day trap closure goes into effect. The closure, which affects all ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— A new rule aimed at protecting diamondback terrapin turtles from drowning in recreational blue crab traps will go into effect Wednesday, March 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

One of the more unique preparations of blue crabs, the devil crab ... to file legislation designating Devil Crab as the Official Crustacean of Florida. Tampa is well known for its incredibly ...

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On January 5 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began its ten-day-long blue crab trap closure. This closure gives groups, authorized by the FWC ...

The Commission opted to postpone consideration of similar requirements in the commercial blue crab fishery until staff complete a study of terrapin interactions with the state’s commercial fishery.

While crab harvests can vary widely year-to-year, the long-term trend has been a downward spiral. According to a FLORIDA TODAY analysis of state data: Brevard’s commercial blue crab catch in ...

South Florida might not have fall, but we do have a season that some may say is even better — Stone Crab Season. Today, October 15th officially marks the joyous time of the year where fishermen ...