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Recreational stone crabbing in Key West, Florida, requires a state-issued permit and adherence to specific gear regulations. Residents may deploy up to five traps per person, each marked with the owner's name, address, and permit number.1:25 Traps must feature an escape hole for juvenile crabs and a biodegradable "heat out" panel that allows trapped animals to escape if the gear is lost.8:51 Successful harvesting involves pulling traps marked by buoys, removing legal-sized claws, and returning the live crab to the water to regenerate.5:10 A clean break at the joint prevents injury to the crab.5:09 Legal claws include both "crusher" and "ripper" types.14:36 Harvested claws are boiled for eight to ten minutes, then immediately placed in an ice bath to stop the cooking process.19:50 Proper maintenance includes replacing the biodegradable wood panel every three months and clearing old bait carcasses from the traps to ensure continued productivity.11:19

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