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Starting in April, the lowest tides are in the morning, so that's when we schedule the digs. These morning digs read more
Starting in April, the lowest tides are in the morning, so that's when we schedule the digs. These morning digs tend to be very popular, partly because we often get good weather.
Those who wait could face long lines at licensing outlets on the coast,. Nobody wants to be standing in line read more
Those who wait could face long lines at licensing outlets on the coast,. Nobody wants to be standing in line to buy a license at low tide.
It is a really classic Northwest way to ring in the New Year, that's for sure. If the weather is read more
It is a really classic Northwest way to ring in the New Year, that's for sure. If the weather is good, it's going to be great.
There is going to be plenty of good digging.
There is going to be plenty of good digging.
We know that digging razor clams is a holiday tradition for a lot of families, and the tides cooperated this read more
We know that digging razor clams is a holiday tradition for a lot of families, and the tides cooperated this year.
They're pretty skinny and not very attractive.
They're pretty skinny and not very attractive.
It's important to come prepared. Particularly during night digs, we also ask people to keep a close eye on young read more
It's important to come prepared. Particularly during night digs, we also ask people to keep a close eye on young children.
Digging was very successful [during Nov. 12-15], and there was over 20,000 people who participated. The weather always plays a read more
Digging was very successful [during Nov. 12-15], and there was over 20,000 people who participated. The weather always plays a big factor, but I expect it to be equally as good.
Last year was a banner year. Digging probably won't be quite as good this year, but we'll still have a read more
Last year was a banner year. Digging probably won't be quite as good this year, but we'll still have a lot of clams to harvest.
We will look at harvest levels after this dig, and there should be more digging opportunities in the coming months read more
We will look at harvest levels after this dig, and there should be more digging opportunities in the coming months on some beaches.