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You can dig for someone if they are participating in clamming.
Razor ClamsRules and RegulationsBefore harvesting, check the beach to determine if a beach is open or if there are any health restrictions. You can check if there are any marine toxin level restrictions by calling the Marine Biotoxin Hotline maintained by the Washington Department of Health at 1-800-562-5632 (see: Marine Biotoxin Bulletin Website)License RequirementsA Shellfish/Seaweed License is required for harvesting razor clams and must be in the harvester's immediate possession and available for inspection during harvest and transport. Everyone claiming a limit must actively participate in the harvesting process, unless they possess a disability permit. See the WDFW Licensing for more information.For detailed information about all recreational license requirements see theFishing in Washington Regulation PamphletBag LimitThe first fifteen razor clams regardless of size or condition must be retained. One daily limit of fresh shellfish may be in possession. Additional shellfish may be possessed in a frozen or processed form. Razor clams may not be returned to the beach. For razor clams, holes do not have to be refilled as is required for hardshell clam digging.Allowable Harvesting GearRazor clams may be taken by hand, hand-operated shovel, or tube with a minimum outside diameter of 4" or (4" x 3" if elliptical). Each digger must use a separate container, but may share digging equipment.Harvest SeasonsRazor clams are strictly managed by determining clam population levels and harvest plans are set every year. See the Current Razor Clam Season Information or contact the WDFW Coastal Washington regional office for details on upcoming seasons.Beach UseIt is illegal to drive any vehicle, or lead or ride a horse on the clam beds. You must stay on the upper "hard-sand area". Pressure from the weight of the vehicles or digging action of horses' hooves cause clam mortality.Three areas are set up as razor clam reserves and are restricted from any harvesting. These areas are only 1/4 mile in width. There locations are:From a line extending westward from the middle of the Oysterville approach - north for one quarter mile on Long BeachFrom a line extending westward from the middle of the county line approach south for one quarter mile on Twin HarborsFrom a point beginning four-tenths of a mile south of the Ocean City approach (2nd. Ave.) and extending south for one quarter mile on Copalis Beach.They are well marked with metal poles and signs. For location refer to the razor clam beaches map.
Quote from: bobcat on March 29, 2013, 08:24:26 PMQuote from: Smossy on March 29, 2013, 08:18:07 PMQuote from: bobcat on March 29, 2013, 07:47:48 PMI think the wife, kids, and I are going for razor clams tomorrow. I don't have a license but the wife does. Wonder if I'll be ok without a license as long as I'm just helping the kids dig their limit?That wont work buddy. Id love to tell you that it would but some of those WDFW watch people like a hawk with binos. What beach are you going to?Why do say that? Kids don't need a license. Are you saying I need a license to help them, even if I'm not digging a limit for myself?Probably will go to Mocrocks.Hey! I was actually curious about this myself so I just called the 24/7 hotline for ya and asked directly. 1) The kids DO require a license, it's free at any local dealership but they need to submit their information and have one printed out for each kid. 2) You can help, but he said it's very very risky and you have to absolutely make sure you don't touch anything or you will be cited for poaching. You can help shovel/or push the gun in and pull out, but hands off completely with all clams. The children need to go into the holes themselves and pull them out.He said they're going to be extra watch on the beaches since it's the last dig of this license season and supposed to be nice/they expect a decent turnout. Hope that helps! oh and make sure everyone has separate containers.
Quote from: Smossy on March 29, 2013, 08:18:07 PMQuote from: bobcat on March 29, 2013, 07:47:48 PMI think the wife, kids, and I are going for razor clams tomorrow. I don't have a license but the wife does. Wonder if I'll be ok without a license as long as I'm just helping the kids dig their limit?That wont work buddy. Id love to tell you that it would but some of those WDFW watch people like a hawk with binos. What beach are you going to?Why do say that? Kids don't need a license. Are you saying I need a license to help them, even if I'm not digging a limit for myself?Probably will go to Mocrocks.
Quote from: bobcat on March 29, 2013, 07:47:48 PMI think the wife, kids, and I are going for razor clams tomorrow. I don't have a license but the wife does. Wonder if I'll be ok without a license as long as I'm just helping the kids dig their limit?That wont work buddy. Id love to tell you that it would but some of those WDFW watch people like a hawk with binos. What beach are you going to?
I think the wife, kids, and I are going for razor clams tomorrow. I don't have a license but the wife does. Wonder if I'll be ok without a license as long as I'm just helping the kids dig their limit?
That's crazy considering they don't have to have a license until 15 I'd be happy to challenge that in court. Not that I'm looking to