http://abcnews.go.com/US/clammers-disappear-die-separate-eerily-similar-drownings/story?id=52855434Both died with limits heading back to the car. Totally tragic and avoidable!
When do we start a common sense approach to our shellfish “seasons”?
There is no need for these planned late at night digs, or derby style shrimp and crab openings.
Razor Clams should be open November-April. Only closures for health advisories, and lack of abundance’s on certain beaches.
Shrimp and Crab should be close to year round. You get X amount of days to crab, you register online before you go out. It’s that simple.
This is a ridiculous post. Most minus tides occur after dark throughout most of the winter. Both of these deaths could have been avoided by a little common sense. DO NOT become separated from your "buddy". Do not clam alone. Do not turn your back on waves. What this has to do with shrimping and crabbing is beyond me. For one a totally different set of safety procedures is called for when boating. If you are complaining about shrimp and crab, why not start a different thread rather then just throwing crap into whatever thread you read? And I don't like the idea of limiting crab harvest to a certain limit of days. What if it's a bad day? Still gets counted against you? And I should register with the state prior to going out? That will be a cold day in hell!
Melanie was knocked down by an incoming wave years ago, pushed her right up the beach. As we do not get separated I was there for her. We laughed, but she uses more caution about waves these days. Be safe out there, we are. Bob R
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