Come Catch, Clean, Cook Crab at ODFW Class
Dungeness crab is one of Oregon’s most prized culinary creatures. Learn how to catch your own at two crabbing workshops sponsored by ODFW on Aug. 8 and 9.
(Newport, Ore.) — Dungeness crab is one of Oregon’s most prized culinary creatures. Learn how to catch your own at two crabbing workshops sponsored by ODFW on Aug. 8 and 9.
These one-day family-friendly workshops will take place in Newport, Ore. and will cover everything you need to know to get your catch from the ocean to the dinner plate. The $52 registration fee includes the use of all equipment, instruction/materials and lunch. Registration for children under age 14 is $12. Workshops both days begin at 8 a.m. and go until 4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Darlene Sprecher at (503) 947-6025 or Darlene.M.Sprecher@state.or.us. Register online for the class at the license sales page or at a license sales agent.
All participants 14 years and older must have a current Oregon shellfish license to participate in the crabbing portion of this class. The cost is $7.00 for an annual resident shellfish license; $20.50 for an annual nonresident shellfish license, or $11.50 for a nonresident 3-day shellfish license. Licenses can be purchased online at dfw.state.or.us
Source: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
