are whelks good to eat?

[Distraction]

I noticed a whole bunch of whelks while spearfishing at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. I understand these are called 'Channeled Whelks', and in checking the regulations, don't see anything that prohibits taking a few by hand. (Conch pots are regulated, but without pots, not.)

Anyone ever eat them? I'm thinking conch-fritter style.

Are they any good? What's the best way to prep 'em?

Thanks!

Matt

[Mako993]

You can, but remove the stomach tubes before hand, and boil the hell out of 'em for 20 minutes or so. Shellfish are much better - whelks kind of taste like rubber unless you douse them in saltwater and vinegar :]