BALTIMORE — June 12, 2015 — The crack of the mallet is a familiar sound across Maryland. But right now, a crab feast will cost you.
“Nowadays, if you can afford it once a month, that’s a good deal,” said Jim Kahn, S&J Crab Ranch.
At S&J Crab Ranch, Maryland crabs are not yet on the menu because the fishing season has been so slow.
Instead, owner Jim Kahn has to ship crabs in from Louisiana and Texas at a huge cost.
“Shipping is expensive. You have to go to the airport to pick up crabs. We have a truck that comes in from Louisiana,” said Kahn.
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