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crabnut
10-24-2007, 06:35 PM
Anybody know what's involved in getting a commercial license for crabbing? Is it
true that if you hav a boat license that you can get 2 bushels so long as somebody
on the boat has their own license?
Antman40
10-24-2007, 06:40 PM
Is it
true that if you hav a boat license that you can get 2 bushels so long as somebody
on the boat has their own license?
Yes
Tony
Antman40
10-24-2007, 06:43 PM
Anybody know what's involved in getting a commercial license for crabbing?
http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries/commercial/appren.htm
Tony
su2root
10-24-2007, 09:18 PM
I believe there is a long, long waiting list for the comm. crabbing license.
Some licenses are now available without any wait. however the apprenticeship requirements must still be completed.
the number of LCC (limited crab catcher) and OYH(oyster harvester) that are now active is below the state mandated cap for that type of license. they are available imediatly to those that have completed their apprenticeship requirements. previously there was a 2 year wait for licenses.
or you can also purchase a license , which willl not require any wait
whynot
10-24-2007, 09:39 PM
RJ ,Have you heard anything lately as to how much the LCC is going for ?
Tony
the cheapest asking price that I have seen recently was $3500
for an LCC. it was probably just a license with minimal gear at best. but I don't know what was the final selling price, it could have been less. remember that there is a minimum price ($2000 )I believe is the number that is set by the dnr.
I would expect to see a few licenses on the market this winter, especially in light of the last poor crabbing season .
c-hawk 25
10-24-2007, 10:40 PM
i just purchased a lcc in the begining of sept. and paid 4,200. for it. if you see one for 3,500 it is a good deal.it will cost me about nine hundred a year to renew it because i am not a resident of maryland. if you reside in md it is 60 bucks.to buy one from somebody you have to have three people sign the paperwork who are licensed watermen who you worked with.
crabnut
10-25-2007, 09:28 PM
Thanks for the info folks!
900 a year?!!! You must live in califonia
c-hawk 25
10-26-2007, 04:55 PM
i live in delaware.delaware charges maryland people the same thing so maryland just charges whatever they charge.
rock n crab
10-27-2007, 08:26 PM
I'm finishing up my apprentice hours next month, hope to have my LCC for next season. The apprentice program is a great deal.
bigmouth
10-27-2007, 08:44 PM
how do you expect to make a decent living crabbing the waterman dont get shoot for their crabs just get a regular job it will be a lot more constint
jhmorgan
10-27-2007, 11:14 PM
There is something to be said about somebody who makes their livingon the water BigMouth. It takes time, dedication and an innate sense of nature. Lifes not all about dollars and cents. I know a lot of good men who could proabbly get any job they want, but they choose to make their fare on the water, and I tip my cap to them for that.
Antman40
10-28-2007, 04:29 AM
There is something to be said about somebody who makes their livingon the water BigMouth. It takes time, dedication and an innate sense of nature. Lifes not all about dollars and cents. I know a lot of good men who could proabbly get any job they want, but they choose to make their fare on the water, and I tip my cap to them for that.
That was very well said:thumbup:
Tony
Basket Case
10-28-2007, 09:21 AM
I work on the water Its a lot of work for not much money the hours on the water along with the hours of line baiting the taking the crabs to market picking up bait salting the bait cleaning the boat maintenance and repairs But in the morning when that beautiful sunrise starts That the good lord gives us I take the boat out of gear and watch its all more than worth it.
Harry
mocoducks
10-28-2007, 09:27 AM
anyone who doesnt have the most utmost respect for waterman, and loves the fair that they bring to the table needs to stop eating what they bring to the table. Waterman are here for us to enjoy the bounty the water has to bring us when we are not able to get out due to our full time jobs or school. I hope to one day to grow a big enough set of balls and give it a chance. With all the tough laws and tree huggers out there, it makes it even more difficult for waterman now to make a living and support their families. THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE WATERMAN AND KEEP BRINGIN IN THOSE TASTY CRITTERS WE ALL LOVE TO EAT!
bigmouth
10-28-2007, 02:52 PM
do you guys acually crab then your comments would be diffrent
rock n crab
10-28-2007, 04:53 PM
no where does it say you have to make this your fulltimejob.....It make s a great part time job; heck, being able to make a buck doing something I love to do will be great! and maybe it'll keep my wife off my rear for being on the water so much :)
bigmouth
10-28-2007, 06:25 PM
your still catchin bottom fell out for me using chicken are u using clams and what river are you crabbing
stingray
10-28-2007, 06:51 PM
Rich, pull your pots, its all over, the fat lady done sang, don't ya know.:D
bigmouth
10-28-2007, 07:15 PM
never crabbed the main bay always in river
Antman40
10-29-2007, 07:54 PM
LOL double digit ones. problem is market dies. best eating crabs of the year and people stop eating them. we figure to keep going till just about thanksgiving. shallow water gear comes in this week though.
It's ashame that there's no real market this time of the year.......
Market's HOT from Memorial day till' Independence day.......Labor day the prices go south:helpsmilie: .....shortly thereafter we catch the best crabs you ever wanna' see:yes: ...........too bad there's no demand till' January/Feb.....:wacko:
With that said, I'll be on the PAX in the morning...... AGAIN!
Good luck to all and be safe!
Tony
.....PAX was good to me today... Don't believe that BS about a fat lady singing....NOT yet anyway!.......I was working 8'-10'.