Virginia Closes Winter Crab Dredge Fishery Again

     Newport News, Va. -- The Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted 9-0 to close the winter crab dredge fishery season for the fourth year in a row. The commission decided the action was necessary in order to continue to rebuild the crab stock, and that while great progress has been made more work remains to be done to bring the population back to healthy, sustainable levels. Also, the commission voted 9-0 to set the 2011-2012 oyster season regulations, including a 10 bushel daily limit for most public oyster grounds and a 30 bushel vessel limit.