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Maryland requires appropriate recreational crabbing licenses or registrations for most adults, with gear-specific rules for collapsible traps, handlines, and trotlines. Exemptions exist for some age groups—read DNR’s current fact sheet. Carry proof on the water; Natural Resources Police enforce limits.
Sources: Maryland DNR
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
