How to tell the difference between a male and female Dungeness crab
Here’s what you need to know:
- If it’s a male or female – you can only keep males.
- Female crabs (top) have a wider, rounder abdomen; males (bottom) have a narrow abdomen. ODFW photo.
- How big it measures – if it’s not at least 5 ¾ inches across the back, you’ll need to throw it back.
