Crabbing Regulations question

Is it legal to drop crab pots the day before opening day and pull them the next day?

Thanks!

Is it legal to drop crab pots the day before opening day and pull them the next day?

Thanks!

No.

Lots of people will be dropping them after midnight.

Take a picture proving that you didn't drop before midnight in case you get written up. Some wardens don't understand the meaning of what a crab opener is.

Take a picture proving that you didn't drop before midnight in case you get written up. Some wardens don't understand the meaning of what a crab opener is.

Must be a "dedicated" game warden to stay up that late pass midnight of the opening day 

How come I see traps at tomales for rock crabs and no issues?

How come I see traps at tomales for rock crabs and no issues?

They should be out of the water within 7 days of opener per regulations

How come I see traps at tomales for rock crabs and no issues?

They should be out of the water within 7 days of opener per regulations

Ok that makes sense. Thanks.

Take a picture proving that you didn't drop before midnight in case you get written up. Some wardens don't understand the meaning of what a crab opener is.

Must be a "dedicated" game warden to stay up that late pass midnight of the opening day 

Na, they do it the easy way and just accuse you. Up to you whether or not you want to show them evidence on the spot or in court.

Take a picture proving that you didn't drop before midnight in case you get written up. Some wardens don't understand the meaning of what a crab opener is.

Must be a "dedicated" game warden to stay up that late pass midnight of the opening day 

Na, they do it the easy way and just accuse you. Up to you whether or not you want to show them evidence on the spot or in court.

Did this happened to you or someone you know? Just curious...

Take a picture proving that you didn't drop before midnight in case you get written up. Some wardens don't understand the meaning of what a crab opener is.

Must be a "dedicated" game warden to stay up that late pass midnight of the opening day 

Na, they do it the easy way and just accuse you. Up to you whether or not you want to show them evidence on the spot or in court.

Did this happened to you or someone you know? Just curious...

Didn't mean to thread jack, but on the opener, there are Wardens from different districts who might not be as familiar with the regulations, etc so you have to protect yourself.

3 out of the past 5 years I've been accused of:
1. taking dungies inside Pt Bonita by a GG Park Ranger (then it was changed to being inside GG after that was proven wrong)
2. Dropping early when we came back too soon.
3. Guiding my HS buddies who are on the ocean once a year max

Be out there this year again and will have the gopro running