We go razor clamming in Washington State! Specifically we dig the Pacific Razor Clams (it's said the salt method is not effective for this species). It’s our first time razor clamming and we end up taking three trips. Lessons are learned from each experience due to varying weather conditions and gear. Our coastal foraging adventures take place around gorgeous sunsets and also a very rainy & windy night. Eventually we do catch razor clams! Woohoo! I learn how to clean & process them. Also cook and eat them for the first time! It’s a long video and I did my best to make it fun & informative as possible, so feel free to refer to the video chapters below. Continue to scroll down for more clamming info :)
► VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:35 First Trip in September
3:11 How to Find the Razor Clams
3:19 Type of Shovel We Use
3:52 How to Forage Using Shovel
4:06 My Very First Attempt!
5:04 My Second Attempt!!
5:25 Razor clam? Where’s the shell?
6:51 We met a ranger & he prefers the shovel
7:08 Lesson: razor clam depths vary
7:28 Two Weeks Later: The Second Trip
8:05 So Rainy… 20 to 30 mph winds tonight!
9:01 Help. My Face Hurts lol
9:57 Lessons Learned
10:19 Our Third Trip in December
14:01 How to Use the Clam Gun
14:25 I use the Claminator for the first time
15:14 FINALLY GOT A RAZOR CLAM!!!
16:09 How to Transport & Store Razor Clams
17:59 Recap of Razor Clamming
18:18 Mexican Food for Dinner
20:17 Cleaning the Razor Clams
20:40 Blanching the Razor Clams
22:06 Processing the Clams
24:54 Cooking & Eating Razor Clam
27:32 Outtakes
28:50 Hello Dear Deer!
Note: This video was filmed in 2021. Currently we are not traveling internationally at this time due to the pandemic. In the meantime, hope you enjoy the local adventures :)
► MORE INFO ON RAZOR CLAMMING
Remember to get your license: “A shellfish/seaweed license, combination license, or razor clam license is required for harvesting razor clams. The license must be in the harvester's immediate possession and available for inspection during harvest and transport. Diggers may not harvest any part of another person’s daily limit, except for persons that possess a Designated Harvesters’ Card.” - WDFW
Before harvesting, check the beach to determine if a beach is open or if there are any health restrictions by calling the Marine Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632 or by visiting the Washington Department of Health’s marine biotoxins webpage: [ Ссылка ]
Current razor clam season info: [ Ссылка ]
How to dig razor clams: [ Ссылка ]
Razor clam beaches: [ Ссылка ]
Shellfish Safety Map (click areas for detailed info): [ Ссылка ]
Forum on cleaning/preserving razor clams: [ Ссылка ]
Cleaning/processing razor clams, Link 1: [ Ссылка ]
Cleaning/processing razor clams, Link 2: [ Ссылка ]
Clams & Rain (Herald Net): [ Ссылка ]
Clams & Rain (Seattle Pi): [ Ссылка ]
RAZOR CLAM GEAR:
My Wader Boots: [ Ссылка ]
The Claminator $$$: [ Ссылка ]
A More Affordable Clam Gun: [ Ссылка ]
The Clam Bag I bought: [ Ссылка ]
Trenching Shovel (similar to what I used): [ Ссылка ]
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