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Green crab trapping numbers rise statewide

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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State reports indicate European green crab trapping efforts have led to increased numbers found throughout Washington state in most management areas during the past year. The report details the ongoing work to trap invasive European green crabs across the state.

📄 Source: Skagit Valley Herald — http://www.goskagit.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news/local_news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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Green crab trapping numbers rise statewide“As work continues to trap invasive European green crabs throughout the state, the numbers found in the past year increased in most management areas.”
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State reports increased European green crab captures in most management areas over the past year.“As work continues to trap invasive European green crabs throughout the state, the numbers found in the past year increased in most management areas.”
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State reports indicate European green crab trapping efforts have led to increased numbers found throughout Washington state in most management areas during the past year. The report details the ongoing work to trap invasive European green crabs across the state.“As work continues to trap invasive European green crabs throughout the state, the numbers found in the past year increased in most management areas.”

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As work continues to trap invasive European green crabs throughout the state, the numbers found in the past year increased in most management areas.
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