An NPR reporter recently got a hands-on introduction to one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most cherished traditions — catching crabs.
Frank Langfitt of NPR took a turn at crabbing on the Bay, experiencing firsthand what draws so many people to the water each season. While Maryland alone issues more than 5,000 commercial crabbing licenses, the number of people who crab purely for enjoyment is far greater — reaching into the tens of thousands.
The experience shines a light on a pastime that has long been woven into the culture and way of life along the Chesapeake Bay region.
