Tribal crabbing is in full swing area 8-2

[CP]

They are bringing them in by the barrel load at the Mukilteo boat launch.  Pretty much blocked off all access with their boats and trucks.

[LabChamp]

When is it not lol

[JimmyHoffa]

Full swing goes into effect a couple weeks ahead of state seasons--not just crabbing.

[GUscottie]

You should have seen them going after the halibut over near Sekiu. This is nothing new. Salmon season is the same way, but their nets and trawl lines don't discriminate what fish are caught....at least Hood canal opens in five days for us recreational guys

[GEARHEAD]

Was wondering why Crabbing dropped off so much at Redondo, the last two years, then I saw a wdfw TV show, and here were Indians trapping the area heavy, and of course not even in compliance with their "own" rules, and of course, right before the sport crabbing opens.

[gasman]

Hell, we saw them in the Tacoma area crabbing when we out for shrimp 

Now i know whe one of my favorite spot was crabbed out the last two years 

[trophyhunt]

C'mon guys, they need that seafood to make it through the winter.  They are barely surviving now days!!  I think I saw them out on the water today by three tree point, they had a scuba diver outside the boat?  You know, the same gear they used in past generations.   

[YoterHunter]

The puyallups have been crabbing for a month now. There's close to 50 pot at the mouth of the puyallup buy the yellow bouey

[singleshot12]

They definately clean house on the crab first getting the cream of the crop and leave us sloppy seconds. What also burns is the public and state park launches being taken over. And do any of them have a Discover Pass Nope!

[Skyvalhunter]

Well it just falls in line with what they receive on the rest of the fish side and wildlife to for that matter

[Time Immemorial]

Wow, if it's not one thing it's another lol, guess I shoulda figured lol

[PolarBear]

They get to start 40 days before the rest of us.  I have seen tribal pots strung out 100 feet apart from the old barge at Nisqually all the way past Zittles and completely closing off the entrance and well into Oro Bay.  It really pisses a guy off to see them off load one fish tote after another full of  all sizes of crab.  These are some of the same guys who hang around the Delta area and steal sport fisherman's pot when they leave them unattended!   

[runamuk]

Silly injuns.... they have been racing around for 3 days they have their pots strung out in front of the house here just past the boat bouy line I can count around 30 pots along our little stretch of beach. 
The boat spends all day racing back and forth fiercely guarding his territory.
 
I assume I will be seeing massive amounts of dead crabs on the beach soon, last time I saw lots and lots of nice sized dead crabs was after they had been doing this very same thing.

 Growing up we never saw this sort of crabbing just a few locals who would row their pots out on weekends in the summer.  I will say the racing back and forth acting all territorial is hilariously funny.

 Them zooming inside the buoy line where people swim and nearly running them over however is what I refer to as a real ill mannered display lacking in all prowess.

[CP]

What’s with all the small boats – security?  Show of force? 

Why the invasion mentality?  They’re like MY BOAT LAUNCH!! – MY PARKING LOT!!

[Smokepole]

Saw them cleaning out Port Susan yesterday.  I know a lot of the locals get their knickers in a twist about now.  Opening day there won't be anything left but undersize.  I also notice a lot of dead undersize crabs floating up on the beach this time of year.  That really gets me riled up.

[L-ofalab]

What’s with all the small boats – security?  Show of force? 

Why the invasion mentality?  They’re like MY BOAT LAUNCH!! – MY PARKING LOT!!

It's because they know we don't like them and we might cut some of their lines. They aren't all bad but it seems that we see the worst of them collecting seafood.

[JimmyHoffa]

They definately clean house on the crab first getting the cream of the crop and leave us sloppy seconds. What also burns is the public and state park launches being taken over. And do any of them have a Discover Pass Nope!

They aren't required to have a disco pass in their UA areas.  And most can get free passes from tribal offices for when they go to outside areas.

[singleshot12]

You know I really get tired of the "we were here first right to rape the resorces mentality" Is it the all mighty dollar that leads to so much greed and waste? You'd think in this day and age there would be equality and conservation rules in place for ALL. When the rec.season opens the supposibly 1/2 left which survives the carnage is mostly females,softshells,and undersize. I don't think I'll be adding the crab endorsment to my licence anymore. Way to much commecial comp.
 

[NRA4LIFE]

Good luck getting any keepers the first few weeks like last year.  We'll have to wait for them to harden up and grow a bit.  Last month of the season should be the best again.

[RB]

Good luck getting any keepers the first few weeks like last year.  We'll have to wait for them to harden up and grow a bit.  Last month of the season should be the best again.

 

Threw back more soft shell keepers last July then I ever have in 25 years of Crabbing!

[NRA4LIFE]

Almost anywhere around Mukilteo will be devoid of keepers.  Head north.

[Gobble Doc]

You guys are depressing me.  I thought July 2 would be a slam dunk for keepers. 

[singleshot12]

Almost anywhere around Mukilteo will be devoid of keepers.  Head north.

Head north? are you kidding? Have you seen the amount of tribal pots up there this year? It's unreal!

[Smokepole]

 

[pilebuck]

They have to be out of the water by noon today  4 bucks a pound

[lokidog]

Almost anywhere around Mukilteo will be devoid of keepers.  Head north.

Head north? are you kidding? Have you seen the amount of tribal pots up there this year? It's unreal!

No pots here in the Isles yet, but we don't get to crab until July 16.   

[BOWHUNTER45]

I am sure looking forward to sinking my teeth into a few...if they do not catch them all ..or I may need to have to go to the casino to eat some 

[PlateauNDN]

I am sure looking forward to sinking my teeth into a few...if they do not catch them all ..or I may need to have to go to the casino to eat some 

    Friday and Saturday dinner buffet all you can eat $27 bucks I think at muckleshoot casino, very good buffet, just sayin'

[bobcat]

I am sure looking forward to sinking my teeth into a few...if they do not catch them all ..or I may need to have to go to the casino to eat some 

You must be joking, right? I didn't think you'd be one to support the casinos.   

[PlateauNDN]

I am sure looking forward to sinking my teeth into a few...if they do not catch them all ..or I may need to have to go to the casino to eat some 

You must be joking, right? I didn't think you'd be one to support the casinos.   

He appeared  to be joking with the laughing emoticon?  If not, would it be a bad thing if he patronized a casino?

[HUNTINCOUPLE]

Almost anywhere around Mukilteo will be devoid of keepers.  Head north.

Head north? are you kidding? Have you seen the amount of tribal pots up there this year? It's unreal!

There will be now that the NDN's know there are none.....

No pots here in the Isles yet, but we don't get to crab until July 16.   

[Whitpirate]

I am sure looking forward to sinking my teeth into a few...if they do not catch them all ..or I may need to have to go to the casino to eat some 

You must be joking, right? I didn't think you'd be one to support the casinos.   

He appeared  to be joking with the laughing emoticon?  If not, would it be a bad thing if he patronized a casino?

Only if he wants to support giving the Mucks more $$ to buy more land on the westside that gets removed from public access.

[bobcat]

I am sure looking forward to sinking my teeth into a few...if they do not catch them all ..or I may need to have to go to the casino to eat some 

You must be joking, right? I didn't think you'd be one to support the casinos.   

He appeared  to be joking with the laughing emoticon?  If not, would it be a bad thing if he patronized a casino?

Only if he wants to support giving the Mucks more $$ to buy more land on the westside that gets removed from public access.

Exactly my  thoughts on the subject. The more money they get, the more land they're buying up and the more resources they take.

[CP]

They are back again.  Pots every 100 yards are so from the Mukilteo boat launch to the shipwreck.  They are using Lighthouse Park as their seafood company base.

[singleshot12]

Quata not reached? ceremonial crabbing or sustenance crabbing Either way glad I'm done crabbing and still remember the good ol days before all the greed and masses.

[Smokepole]

Can the tribes drop pots anywhere they want, or do they have to heed the "non-commercial crab zones"?  I can't find any info on tribal crabbing boundaries.  I would like to drop my pots in areas they haven't already cleaned out.

[CP]

Can the tribes drop pots anywhere they want, or do they have to heed the "non-commercial crab zones"?  I can't find any info on tribal crabbing boundaries.  I would like to drop my pots in areas they haven't already cleaned out.

Good luck with that.

Here's the treaty language:

ARTICLE 5.

The right of taking fish at usual and accustomed grounds and stations is further secured to said Indians in common with all citizens of the Territory, and of erecting temporary houses for the purpose of curing, together with the privilege of hunting and gathering roots and berries on open and unclaimed lands. Provided, however, That they shall not take shell-fish from any beds staked or cultivated by citizens.

[birdmanwa]

Heard they have a big quota that is getting shipped over China or Japan. Just like the old days right?

It's wrong they crab the week before the summer opener.