Steve gives us one piece of advice before we even step onto the flats: take off your shoes. "The mud will suck them right off," he says matter-of-factly. He isn't exaggerating. Within minutes, we ...

They fan out in groups, mostly women, plodding in rain boots across the soggy wet sands of the inlet, making the most of the low tide. Hustling along with rakes and buckets, they chat and laugh gaily.

Diggers must have a valid 2025-2026 license. Licenses can be purchased from WDFW’s licensing website and from hundreds of license vendors around the state. All diggers age 16 or older must have a ...

The final six days of the coastal razor clam dig season are happening this week, beginning May 10, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Not all coastal beaches are open ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Learn to dig clams with Kennebec Estuary Land Trust on Wednesday, July 6 at ...

These clams were all dug on the northern end of the Long Beach Peninsula, a few hundred yards north of the Oysterville Approach. (Allen Thomas for The Columbian) OLYMPIA — Washington Department of ...

OLYMPIA — Clam diggers have one more beach they can work. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) shellfish managers confirmed Friday the reopening at Mocrocks beaches Feb. 4 followed by ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. An error has occurred. Please try again ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced the dates for razor clam digging opportunities are available for November ...