Seems like everyone has their own unique or special way of cleaning Dungeness Crab. Some people bring their catch back live and steam them up whole. My Dad prefers it that way, so he can scoop out the ‘butter’ from the outer edges of the shell. That’s a bit too hardcore for me though.
I prefer to clean the crabs before we head back to the launch. Of course, we’re careful to retain the shells in the event that the Fish & Wildlife guys show up. Otherwise, cleaning the crabs before we head home means there’s more room in the pot, and less hassle with clean-up afterward.
Here’s a short video that we shot out on Hood Canal during the summer of 2008. It shows our method of cleaning the Dungeness Crabs quickly and efficiently. We strike then in the center of their under-body with an axe. This kills them instantly. Then each side of the inner body, with legs and claws attached, is twisted and peeled away from the shell. All that remains is to remove the lungs and rinse off any guts. We transport the cleaned crabs back home in a bucket of sea water taken from Hood Canal, and that’s what we use to cook them in. Enjoy the video!
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The Kitsap County Health District has recently issued an order to close shellfish harvesting on Dyes Inlet due to what is commonly referred to as ‘red tide.’
Some samples of mussels taken this past Monday from the Silverdale Waterfront Park revealed the presence of marine bio-toxins that cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (red tide), according to a statement from officials at the health district.
The closure covers all of Dyes Inlet, including all of the bays and inlets from Rocky Point north to Silverdale. The harvesting of clams, oysters and mussels are prohibited under the order. Warning signs have been posted on all public beaches.
Crabs are not included in the closure, but it is recommended that crabs should be cleaned before cooking and the “crab butter” discarded (sorry, Dad), according to the health district statement.
Symptoms of shellfish poisoning include a tingling in the mouth that can move to the hands and feet, followed by trouble breathing. It can potentially be fatal.
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Evening digs are tentatively planned at Twin Harbors (Oct. 16-19); Long Beach and Copalis (Oct. 16, 17 and 18); and Mocrocks and Kalaloch Beach (Oct. 17 and18). Digging at all beaches will be restricted to the hours between noon and midnight.
You are allowed to take no more than 15 razor clams per licensed person. You must keep the first 15 you dig, regardless of their size or condition. Each person digging clams must also keep their own clams in a separate container.
A license is required for anyone age 15 or older. Any 2009 annual shellfish/seaweed license or combination fishing license is still valid. Another option is a razor-clam only license available in annual or three-day only versions. Descriptions of the various licensing options are available on the WDFW website at http://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov.
Tentative opening dates and evening low tides in October are:
Friday, Oct. 16 ( 5:50 p.m. -0.5 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis
Saturday, Oct. 17 (6:38 p.m. -0.8 ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch
Sunday, Oct. 18 (7:23 p.m. -1.1ft.) Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks, Kalaloch
Monday, Oct. 19 (8:06 p.m. -1.1 ft.) Twin Harbors
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com and SOUNDBITEBLOG, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
Are ya Feelin’ Crabby? Well, if you’re a lover of all things crustaceous, then head on up to Port Angeles WA this weekend!…
Downtown Port Angeles WA will be the site for the 8th annual Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival from Oct. 9th thru the 11th. The festival will feature music and entertainment, kids activities, and lots of delicious fresh seafood.
You won’t want to miss the huge crab feed, sponsored by Windermere Real Estate, which runs all 3 days in the big Pavilion Tent. Additional events also take place at other locations, such as the Port Angeles Pier, Red Lion Hotel, and Gateway Center. The festival opens at 4pm to 8:30pm on Friday Oct. 9th, and continues from 10 a.m. to 8:30 pm on Oct. 10th, and 10 am to 5 pm Oct. 11th.
Attractions during the fun-filled weekend will include a demonstration kitchen, crab derby, craft/merchant booths, and environmental education programs.
For more information, call (360) 452-6300, or access the web: crabfestival.org.
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com and SOUNDBITEBLOG, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
The 28th annual West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival (better known as OysterFest) is this weekend, Oct. 3rd and 4th, at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Shelton. Sponsored by the Shelton Skookum Rotary, this is a fundraiser for various local nonprofits.
Cost is $5 (free for children younger than 6) and events include seafood cook-off, wine tasting and microbreweries, oyster shucking competition, art and photography competition, food vendors and more.
Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com and SOUNDBITEBLOG, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
A recent article in the Kitsap Sun questions possible ‘Secret Dealings’ between the WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and the Lake Tahuyeh Community Club regarding the recent public boat launch project that was withdrawn in the 11th hour by the Kitsap County hearing examiner.
And for another related previously published article, go HERE.
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Rich Jacobson is a licensed real estate professional providing knowledgeable empowerment and relentless representation for his clients of residential properties and vacant land throughout all of Kitsap County WA and portions of Pierce, Mason, and Jefferson Counties. You can also find him at KitsapLife.com and SOUNDBITEBLOG, or e-mail: kitsapagent@gmail.com
The Kitsap County Health District has recently issued an order to close shellfish harvesting on Dyes Inlet due to what is commonly referred to as ‘red tide.’
The 28th annual West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival (better known as OysterFest) is this weekend, Oct. 3rd and 4th, at the Mason County Fairgrounds in Shelton. Sponsored by the Shelton Skookum Rotary, this is a fundraiser for various local nonprofits.
A recent article in the