Recreational Shellfish Catch and Effort Surveys in Oregon Estuaries

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Citation

Originator: Ainsworth, Justin and Mitch Vance

Publish Date: 2009

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Shellfish Program conducts recreational shellfish surveys to monitor and effectively manage our estuarine clam and crab resources. The Oregon Recreational Bay Clam Survey quantified the effort and catch of clam diggers in Oregon’s estuaries in 2008. ODFW regulations limit the daily catch to 20 bay clams (butter, cockle, gaper, littleneck) per person, 12 of which may be gaper clams. Eastern softshell and purple varnish clams are defined as “other clams” for which a daily take of 36 clams/person is allowed. The Oregon Recreational Bay Crab Survey operates in Oregon’s estuaries to quantify the effort and catch of Dungeness and other crabs. Baited crab pots or rings set by recreational crabbers are typically deployed during daylight for 1-6 hours and each person is limited to three pots and/or rings. ODFW regulations limit the daily catch to 12 male Dungeness crabs =5 ¾” (146 mm), and 24 red rock crabs of any size or sex. Both species are open for harvest year-round in the estuaries. These recreational shellfish catch and effort surveys are intended to help ODFW make informed management decisions to protect our estuarine resources.

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Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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Lineage-Source: Pacific Estuarine Research Society Conference poster

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