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how long and when is the crab fishing season up in alaska?

Also how long are the trips and how many trips does a crab fisherman go through in one season?

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1. There are several crab seasons here. Ophilio (snow crab), red king and golden king. They start in late January and run through about April. Crabbers have quotas and can fish until they have their quota or the season ends. Usually a quota requires 2-4 runs at sea. Crabbers are equipped to stay out about 30 days on average. But remember working 30 or 40 hours in a row is common.

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