ASTORIA, Ore. — Grab your shovels, because clams are back on the menu!

Clatsop beaches will reopen for razor clam harvesting on Wednesday, Oct. 1 following the annual conservation closure that began back on July 15, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced.

These roughly 18 miles of Clatsop County coastline are considered a treasure trove for people looking to dig up their supper from the shore. During the spring, thousands of people regularly visit these beaches for clamming, but the fall harvesting season tends to attract fewer visitors as tides roll out later in the evening.

Check out some of the photos from last year:

Photos: Razor clam harvesting

1 / 11 × Jeff Kastner Razor clam harvesting reopened along most of the Oregon Coast in June 2024. More

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