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According to http://www.fws.gov/southeast/pubs/SWLAcomplex_Fish.pdf;
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No license is required to recreationally
crab with a crab net and/or hand line. See
refuge specific regulations for crabbing

opportunities.

Now if you plan on fishing at any time it will require a non-resident Saltwater license which they offer as a one day license. I think when you purchase the one day Saltwater license for $17.50 you are not required to purchase the one day Basic for $5 like you do when purchasing Non Resident Saltwater and Basic licenses for the entire season. You can purchase these at Cajun Fast Mart, and don't forget the breakfast sandwiches while you are there. Here is what is says in regards to hours.
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Hours:

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[SIZE=2][SIZE=2]Boat admittance into the refuge
is permitted from one hour before legal
sunrise until one hour after legal sunset;
however, recreational fishing, crabbing,
and cast netting activities are prohibited

until legal sunrise and after legal sunset.
Don't forget that there is no castnetting from the docks while in the Sabine NWR which is where Hog Island Gully is located. Also there is a 5 dozen limit on crabs per vehicle. Exit 20 is the I-10 exit for HWY 27. Oh and pay attention to the no parking signs while crabbing. Last but not least enjoy Sportsman's Paradise.
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