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May 20, 2023

Chesapeake Bay crab numbers jump after winter dredge survey

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Larry Chowning

Chesapeake Bay crab potters are catching their limit of 27-bushels in the bay this spring. Larry Chowning photo.

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Larry Chowning is a writer for the Southside Sentinel in Urbanna, Va., a regular contributor to National Fisherman, and the author of numerous books.

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