If you need a break from the mountains, drive out to the coast and dig for clams.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Drivers Taking Blewett Pass Can Expect Delays<\/a><\/p>\n You might be thinking –\u00a0really? clams?\u00a0Yes! Clams!<\/p>\n Pacific Razor Clams vary from three to six inches in length, but some can reach up to a foot, and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has opened up more than two dozen dates to take home your own clams.<\/p>\n These little buggers are perfect for breading and pan frying into clam fritters, making a clam chowder for the cold winter days ahead, or even just dipping in some melted butter.<\/p>\n Where to Find Razor Clams<\/p>\n Here’s a tip from personal experience: look for divets and quartersize holes in the ground. That’s where the razor clams are hiding. Investing in a clam gun, a hollow one-foot deep and six inch in diameter piece of metal or PVC pipe with a handle on it, will save a world of effort. Only the most experienced razor clam diggers attempt to dig for them with a shovel, because they dig at over a foot per minute. For a clam, that’s lightning fast!<\/p>\n Pacific Razor Clams can be prone to Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning (ASP) due to the accumulation of domoic acid – a marine toxin that collects in most types of shellfish.<\/p>\n When Razor Clam Digging Is Open<\/p>\n WDFW regularly tests for domoic acid, and has\u00a0confirmed\u00a0razor clams are safe for consumption for the following dates.<\/p>\n April 1, Wednesday, 6:45 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksApril 2, Thursday, 7:22 a.m.; 0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksApril 3, Friday, 7:57 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisApril 4, Saturday, 8:32 a.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisApril 5, Sunday, 9:08 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksApril 6, Monday, 9:46 a.m.; 0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksApril 7, Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.; 0.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n There are tentative dates to follow, including:<\/p>\n April 17, Friday, 6:58 a.m.; -0.9 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival<\/a>)April 18, Saturday, 7:41 a.m.; -1.5 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (Long Beach Razor Clam and Shellfish Festival<\/a>)April 19, Sunday, 8:26 a.m.; -1.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisApril 20, Monday, 9:14 a.m.; -1.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisApril 21, Tuesday, 10:07 a.m.; -1.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksApril 22, Wednesday, 11:06 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks (digging extended until 2 p.m.)April 23, Thursday, 12:11 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis (digging extended until 2 p.m.)April 30, Thursday, 6:26 a.m.; -0.3 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksMay 1, Friday, 7:01 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisMay 2, Saturday, 7:35 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisMay 3, Sunday, 8:08 a.m.; -0.8 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksMay 4, Monday, 8:43 a.m.; -0.7 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, MocrocksMay 5, Tuesday, 9:21 a.m.; -0.4 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, CopalisMay 6, Wednesday, 10:03 a.m.; -0.1 feet; Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis<\/p>\n Most successful digging occurs between one and two hours before the listed time of low tide.<\/p>\n Limits are 15 razor clams per person per day.<\/p>\n Is This How I Make a Clam Boil?<\/p>\n You want to have a clam boil, eh? Where does a first-timer begin? <\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Kristen Pacheco<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you need a break from the mountains, drive out to the coast and dig for clams. 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