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A method and a device are disclosed for capturing sea crustaceans, such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. In various embodiments, the disclosed crustacean trap has a tapered body and collapsible trap doors usable for stacking multiple crustacean traps to reduce space requirements for storage, transporta

A method and a device are disclosed for capturing sea crustaceans, such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. In various embodiments, the disclosed crustacean trap has a tapered body and collapsible trap doors usable for stacking multiple crustacean traps to reduce space requirements for storage, transportation and deployment. Foldable entry doors allow pre set up of traps for commercial and sport fishing fishing applications. The disclosed crustacean trap is configured for single-step and/or single-hand setting up of bait, trap doors, and deployment. The disclosed crustacean trap further includes a body-attached hook, which reduces line and rope tangling during setup and operation.

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1. A stackable crustacean trap comprising: a body having an upper surface, a base, and tapered sidewalls extending from the upper surface to the base configured to allow nesting of multiple traps; at least one one-way trap door on a portion of the tapered sidewalls configured to limit a depth of nes

1. A stackable crustacean trap comprising: a body having an upper surface, a base, and tapered sidewalls extending from the upper surface to the base configured to allow nesting of multiple traps; at least one one-way trap door on a portion of the tapered sidewalls configured to limit a depth of nesting of multiple traps; an access port in the upper surface of the trap; and a rope coupling with both the access port and a bait hanger, wherein the rope is configured to cinch closed the access port and elevate and position the bait hanger within the trap in one operation when the rope is pulled. 2. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 1, further comprising a mesh enclosing the crustacean trap. 3. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 2, wherein the mesh comprises a metal mesh. 4. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 2, wherein the mesh comprises a flexible mesh. 5. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 1, wherein the trap door comprises a conical tunnel with an exit opening positioned in an interior space of the trap door. 6. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 1, wherein the trap door comprises a foldable frame coupled with an inclined ramp. 7. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 6, wherein the trap door further comprises a flexible mesh, which limits an extent to which the foldable frame opens. 8. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 1, wherein the access port comprises a hole within a flexible mesh. 9. The stackable crustacean trap of claim 1, wherein the bait hanger is configured to be coupled to a bait bag or a bait directly. 10. A pre settable crustacean trap comprising: a body having an upper surface, a base, and tapered sidewalls extending from the upper surface to the base configured to allow nesting of multiple traps; at least one one-way trap door on a portion of the tapered sidewalls configured to limit a depth of nesting of multiple traps, wherein when multiple traps are stacked, between each two adjacent stacked traps a storage space is created; an access port in the upper surface of the trap; and a rope coupled to both the access port and a bait hanger configured to couple to a bait, wherein the access port is closeable by cinching the rope, wherein the rope is configured to elevate and position the bait hanger within the trap when the rope is pulled, and wherein the rope, the bait hanger, and the bait fit inside the storage space. 11. The pre settable crustacean trap of claim 10, further comprising a mesh enclosing the crustacean trap. 12. The pre settable crustacean trap of claim 10, wherein the trap door comprises a conical tunnel with an exit opening positioned in an interior space of the trap door. 13. The pre settable crustacean trap of claim 10, wherein the trap door comprises a foldable frame coupled with an inclined ramp. 14. The pre settable crustacean trap of claim 10, wherein the rope is configured to cause the access port to be closed and the trap door to be configured to open inwardly, when the rope is pulled. 15. A crustacean trap comprising: a body having an upper surface, a base, and tapered sidewalls extending from the upper surface to the base configured to allow nesting of multiple traps; at least one one-way foldable trap door on a portion of the tapered sidewalls configured to fold closed when nesting multiple traps and fold open when the crustacean trap is set up for operation; an access port in an upper surface of the crustacean trap; and a rope coupling the foldable trap door, a bait hanger, and the access port, wherein the rope is configured to open the foldable trap door, cinch closed the access port, and elevate and position the bait hanger within the trap in one operation when the rope is pulled. 16. The crustacean trap of claim 15, further comprising a hook attached to the sidewalls configured to receive a loop in the rope. 17. The crustacean trap of claim 15, further comprising a mesh substantially enclosing the crustacean trap. 18. The crustacean trap of claim 15, wherein the foldable trap door comprises an inclined ramp rotatably coupled to a folding frame.