Petition to impose new rules on Oregon crabbing denied. What to know

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 6-1 on Feb. 20 to deny the petition to modify crabbing rules to reduce the risk of whale entanglement.
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Oregon implements new rules for crab fishers to reduce whale deaths

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. The crew aboard ...