I think King Crab quotas are down this year, but the big problem is that they have “rationalized” the business. That means the boats were given quota based on their catch history. Many boats “lease” someone else’s quota and pay their crew much less for crab caught.
It is bullshit in other words.
If you are looking for a career in AK fishing, the draggers/factory trawlers are always looking for talent.
Talent meaning you are willing to work hard and have half a brain.
I started out as a know-nothing city kid and have been sailing as captain since 94’’. It has kept the wolf away from the door pretty well!