FWC rule for recreational crab traps goes into effect March 1

Starting in March, recreational crab traps in Florida will be required to have rigid funnel openings no larger than 2 x 6 inches at the narrowest point or 2 x 6-inch bycatch reduction devices installed to reduce accidental trapping of diamondback terrapins, which has been a significant threat to the species. The rule was approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in…