Coolness on getting some crabs and sharing them with others who are not as fortunate, Plisken.

I used to scuba dive for my limit of crabs. Could usually pick up 6 big males up in about 10 minutes. Take a couple of buddies along, and we'd have our 18 in no time! Sure beats hauling up a crab pot!

Haven't been out diving for crabs in 3 years or so.

I mostly gave those crabs away to my neighbors, Aunty Whomever, etc. Used to clean, cook them, and bring them over all prepared and ready to eat!

Oh, and I give away tons of fresh and smoked fish, too. The people who get the fish don't seem to complain too much.

Like you, I never violate the rules. If people don't like what I can and do keep, they should change the rules.....