PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Fish and Wildlife troopers with Oregon State Police recovered more than 300 crabs near Salem on Wednesday.

The Fish and Wildlife Division reported that the crabs were seized during a traffic stop. More than 90% were female and many of the males were under the legal size. The crabs were donated to the Union Gospel Mission in Salem.

@ORStatePolice Salem Patrol stopped a vehicle today resulting in the seizure of over 300 illegal crab. #Teamwork #FishandWildlife #OSPatWork pic.twitter.com/RL9Lu9gJgg— OSP Fish & Wildlife (@OSP_Fish) August 30, 2017

The state has specific guidelines on commercial and recreational crabbing.

Crabbing in Oregon is open year-round. There are more than 100 crab species native to Oregon and only 2 invasive species. It is a violation to have female crabs – those that are caught must be immediately released.

According to the state, Oregon has been one of the largest producers of Dungeness crab on the west coast.