HAMPTON, Va. — The ban on winter crab dredging in Virginia waters has been lifted for the first time in over a decade, according to the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC). The commission says ...

A crab being measured during the 2023 Bay-wide Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey. Photo courtesy of Kenny Fletcher/Chesapeake Bay Foundation In a reversal from a decision earlier this year, the Virginia ...

Virginia’s fishery managers have lifted the longstanding ban on dredging for blue crabs during the winter in the Chesapeake Bay, a seismic policy shift that drew strong criticism from their Maryland ...

CHESAPEAKE BAY - The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) has voted 5-4 to repeal a ban on blue crab dredging in the winter near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, drawing criticism from Maryland ...

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) has voted to close the 2024-2025 winter dredging season for blue crabs. In a news release, VMRC stated their decision prioritizes ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Environmental advocates are raising concerns over the continued decline of the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population, just as this year’s regulations on harvesting the species have been ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In a pivotal decision, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted 5-4 this week to repeal a longstanding regulation governing commercial crabbing in Virginia waters.

TODDVILLE, MD - The annual crab count in the Chesapeake Bay holds significant implications for the upcoming year's regulations. Meaning, the final numbers from the survey essentially determine the ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In a reversal from a decision earlier this year ...