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Crabbing was definitely picking up again after last week’s full moon slowed the catches, said Paul from Beaver Dam Boat Rentals. Several of the boats returned with a half-bushel or two thirds of a bushel, and some should bushel out on the blueclaws in the next days. Crabs often shed on the moons, as they did last week, refusing to feed when shedding, so the catches drop off. But not all crabs shed at once, so some can always be caught. The keepers were usually 5 ½ inches or larger, and few had to be measured. No customers fished from the boats, but white perch were around. Many consider September one of the best times for crabbing, saying the crabs grow to their largest sizes, after shedding all season, and become most numerous then. But crabbing is often good at Beaver Dam, so Linda doesn’t necessarily believe that. Crabbers in the rental boats are towed up Oranoken Creek, running past the property, to several saltwater ponds teeming with crabs. The staff checks on the boats every hour, but if crabbers want to take a break in the meantime, they cell phone the shop and get picked up. Beaver Dam hosts group tours for functions from office trips to anniversaries to scout trips. The staff is certified for environmental education, and the tours can include half a day of enviro presentations and half a day of crabbing, if the groups would like. Kayak and canoe rentals are available for sightseeing on the creek, full of wildlife. The shop sells live crabs for eating at market price. Annual haunted creek rides are coming up for Halloween. Beaver Dam will be open through Labor Day and from Thursday of next week to that Monday. Afterward the shop will be open Saturdays to Mondays. Crabbing will be available until the first weekend of October. Beaver Dam opens back up during the duck seasons afterward. Visit Beaver Dam’s Web site for hours and more info about the business.
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