National Fisherman

Dungeness Crab

Gregory Point near Coos Bay, Ore., is one ocean overlook where future wind turbines could be visible. Oregon tribes say the 'viewshed' looking seaward is an important cultural resource for tribal members' connection to the ocean. BOEM image.

Oregon fishermen reject offshore wind changes; tribes see ‘green colonialism’

Kirk Moore

The crew threw the salmon in the air as I captured the photo - end of June season, unbelievable Salmon run! Loaded every day. F/V Dynasty 42’, Purse Seining Area M, Sand Point, Alaska. From left to right: Jd Dockstader, Damien Karlsen, Dustin Stroud, & Ca

Crew Shots: A look at Alaska and West Coast salmon and crab

Carli Clancy

Some 3,700 crab pots were replaced and patched by volunteers so crabbers could get in the water for dump day. Organizers thanked all the volunteers and donations given in support of crabbers who lost gear in the Ilwaco Landing dock fire. Amy Sharp photo.

Fishing families strong in the wake of Ilwaco fire

Carli Clancy

Eureka, CA, USA - Nov 28, 2020: Crab traps loaded aboard a fishing boat in preparation for the Dungeness crab season. Photo by Chris Haden on Shutterstock

Commentary: Calif. crabbers face increasing obstacles

NF Aggregator

A fire erupted around 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Port of Ilwaco, Ore., reportedly destroying scores of crab pots staged for the Dungeness crab season. Pacific County Emergency Management Agency video image.

Investigation underway in Ilwaco, Wash., fire

NF Aggregator

Matt Johnston leased a crab license during the pandemic. Coming out of lockdown he realized he wanted to commit to the fishery and decided to build a boat at Full Time Fabrication with his old friend TJ Lowry. Full Time Fabrication photo.

The Wild West

Paul Molyneaux

Photo by Erwan Hesry on Unsplash

Crab season is open, but fishermen are on the brink

NF Aggregator

A fire erupted around 11 a.m. Jan. 22 at the Port of Ilwaco, Ore., reportedly destroying scores of crab pots staged for the Dungeness crab season. Pacific County Emergency Management Agency video image.

Fire sweeps Washington dock at brink of Dungeness season

NF Staff

First Dungies come ashore, but $3 price disappoints

NF Aggregator

California to open central Dungeness season with 50 percent traps

NF Staff

A full bin of Dungeness crabs — Photo courtesy of Action Works Photography and the Oregon Sea Grant

Select Dungeness fishermen in California get green light to resume catch

Carli Clancy