Grayland razor clam digging questions.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

As a general rule, No one is allowed to catch someone else's limit for them. Pretty simple standard for hunting and fishing and for good cause.

There is a general rule which allows you to catch someone else's limit. It's called a handicapped license.

[Odell]

As a general rule, No one is allowed to catch someone else's limit for them. Pretty simple standard for hunting and fishing and for good cause.

There is a general rule which allows you to catch someone else's limit. It's called a handicapped license.

Actually that is a specific exception to the general rule. But I'm not sure what the bigger point is you are trying to make, is it that we should be able to dig limits for anyone? Should they participate at all? Would they even need to be present?

[Bullkllr]

As a general rule, No one is allowed to catch someone else's limit for them. Pretty simple standard for hunting and fishing and for good cause.

There is a general rule which allows you to catch someone else's limit. It's called a handicapped license.

Actually that is a specific exception to the general rule. But I'm not sure what the bigger point is you are trying to make, is it that we should be able to dig limits for anyone? Should they participate at all? Would they even need to be present?

A kid could be pretty darn young and "participate" in digging clams. Same with fishing. They can even leave the rod in the holder to reel in a fish. No license is required. I think that is a pretty liberal rule. After raising 3 kids, I can say when they are old enough to participate they should. Before that it's just an extra limit. I see no problem with the rule (though it is open to abuse..but what isn't?)

The handicap exception is intended to allow those who are physically unable to at least have a presence in the event and have some kind of experience in fish/game harvest. It's probably in compliance with federal law.
 
Age itself I don't think qualifies for a handicap. I think most of the handicap hunters/fishers are older people. You could be 90 and not handicapped and would be legally required to dig your own limit.

Interesting question: Could a pre-license age kid qualify as handicapped and have a designated harvester?

[Sitka_Blacktail]

As a general rule, No one is allowed to catch someone else's limit for them. Pretty simple standard for hunting and fishing and for good cause.

There is a general rule which allows you to catch someone else's limit. It's called a handicapped license.

Actually that is a specific exception to the general rule. But I'm not sure what the bigger point is you are trying to make, is it that we should be able to dig limits for anyone? Should they participate at all? Would they even need to be present?

My point is that, to be consistent, the law should allow others to dig for everyone who isn't capable of digging, not just some. And yes they would need to be present, just like handicapped licenses work now. By the way, I have no dog in this fight. My kids are grown. I just don't think the law is equal as it is now enforced. Either anyone should be allowed no matter their ability, or there should be no exceptions if you aren't able to dig.

Another side point would be, what about handicapped people who are bed ridden and can't come to the beach? Are they too handicapped to be allowed a limit of clams? Do we have a certain level of handicappedness that makes you more deserving of getting a limit of clams?

[Odell]

As a general rule, No one is allowed to catch someone else's limit for them. Pretty simple standard for hunting and fishing and for good cause.

There is a general rule which allows you to catch someone else's limit. It's called a handicapped license.

Actually that is a specific exception to the general rule. But I'm not sure what the bigger point is you are trying to make, is it that we should be able to dig limits for anyone? Should they participate at all? Would they even need to be present?

A kid could be pretty darn young and "participate" in digging clams. Same with fishing. They can even leave the rod in the holder to reel in a fish. No license is required. I think that is a pretty liberal rule. After raising 3 kids, I can say when they are old enough to participate they should. Before that it's just an extra limit. I see no problem with the rule (though it is open to abuse..but what isn't?)

The handicap exception is intended to allow those who are physically unable to at least have a presence in the event and have some kind of experience in fish/game harvest. It's probably in compliance with federal law.
 
Age itself I don't think qualifies for a handicap. I think most of the handicap hunters/fishers are older people. You could be 90 and not handicapped and would be legally required to dig your own limit.

Interesting question: Could a pre-license age kid qualify as handicapped and have a designated harvester?

Agreed. But if you get pulled over in a boat with 2 extra Kings and tell the warden your one year old caught them I suspect you will go home with a ticket and rightfully so.

[gasman]

I live in grayland about a half mile from the beach we g0 about a mile north right off 2 houses with blue top roofs we got 5 limits in about 15 minutes there were lots of holes I think a person could still get them before dark tonight going to try it any way.

Why you gotta give me secret spot  we got 6 limits in less then an hour there last weekeend. Had a bunch a friest timers with me, including Ribka who came over with one of his girlfriends from the Yakima area. They had a blast and were talking about comming back over for another dig 

[buckhorn2]

Darn now you know all the fishing spots now you got the clam spots . Hope we have another great salmon season Pete the predictions are sure looking good. My friend Jesse got me a electric reel for halibut fishing 700 feet here we come.

[gasman]

Darn now you know all the fishing spots now you got the clam spots . Hope we have another great salmon season Pete the predictions are sure looking good. My friend Jesse got me a electric reel for halibut fishing 700 feet here we come.

Thats awesome for Jesse to do that for you. He is definatly a nice guy 

But I got to hook up with you when Lings open so you can show me the secret spot and how to fish them too 

[buckhorn2]

Pete I have a map That has all the rock piles and ling and bass and halibut spots from Grenville to the willipa with gps readings. You had better have something expensive to trade. This is the real deal.

[gasman]

Pete I have a map That has all the rock piles and ling and bass and halibut spots from Grenville to the willipa with gps readings. You had better have something expensive to trade. This is the real deal.

Hmmm, let get that map and I decide what its worth 

[Odell]

It is a beautiful afternoon in Grayland. Can't beat this weather.

[buckhorn2]

We dug yesterday Pete same spot 2 hours before low and ringers all over very few people took about 15 minutes for 6 limits and nice clams. Seeing fish under the crab bouys not sure if its steelhead or salmon.

[Sitka_Blacktail]

Great weather, big clams, and not a very big crowd during the week. Makes for some seriously good digging. If I remember the camera tomorrow, I'll get some pix.