OREGON'S CLAMS
Discover the rewards of digging Oregon's Clams. Digging clams is a recreational activity that can be enjoyed by all members of the family regardless of age. All you need is a shovel, a bucket or clam bag, a shellfish license and the book Oregon's Clams.
A family digging gaper clams in Yaquina Bay demonstrates the true value of digging clams.

The book "Oregon's Clams" is the complete guide to digging clams on the Oregon Coast. Unlock the secrets of Oregon's Clams with the 60 page book that is full of photographs, illustrations and easy to follow instructions. The easy to follow instructions will have you digging bay clams or razor clams on your first trip out. I recommend to those who are new to digging clams to dig for bay clams in Oregon's top producing bays, Coos Bay , Netarts Bay or Yaquina Bay and to dig for razor clams on any of the beaches associated with Clatsop Spit.

The book includes:

  • Updated maps of Oregon's Bays that disclose the location all of the species of clams common to each bay. See map of Yaquina Bay.
  • All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of Oregon's Razor Clams or Bay Clams.
  • Describes the BEST METHODS used to clean Oregon's Razor Clams or Bay Clams.
  • Discloses all of the beach locations where razor clams are commonly found along the Oregon Coast.
  • All the information necessary to consistently dig limits of razor clams in the wet or dry sand.
  • The narrative with accompanying photographs describe the preferred method used for cleaning razor clams and bay clams.
  • My family's favorite clam recipes are easily prepared entrees that your family will love.
  • Complete instructions for gathering and preparing Oregon's mussels.
  • New to this year's edition of Oregon's Clams, Crabbing 101 is the complete guide to crabbing in Oregon's Bays.

DEVELOPING CLAM DIGGING SKILLS

Get a head start on developing your clam digging skills by purchasing Oregon's Clams for $12.20. Send a check or or money order to Digging Clams in Oregon, P.O. BOX 746, Newport, OR 97365. Or click HERE to purchase with a credit or debit card using PayPal the most widely accepted way to pay for purchases on the Internet. Order now and receive a complimentary 2008 tide table book with your order.

For those of you who desire hands on experience digging clams attend Clam Clinic 2008. Our lectures and clam digs are free and will give those new in clam digging a head start to success.

CLAM DIGGING EQUIPMENT

Digging Clams in Oregon now offers razor clam digging equipment. The razor clam shovel we recommend is manufactured by Willapa Marine Products with the blade set at the proper angle to take advantage on the method recommended by ODFW's Matt Hunter to dig razor clams from the wet sand. This high quality but inexpensive razor clam shovel is ideal for those new to digging razor clams. The shovel come with an 11 inch blade and a 31 inch hardwood handle. The Clam Net Bag we sell is the one shown on the back of the book Oregon's Clams. It is the clam bag I have used for years. Click HERE to purchase our clam digging equipment or books.

PHOTO GALLERY OF EVENTS

Click HERE to view photo gallery of clam digging activities. Participate! Share your clam digging adventures and recipes with us. Post your photographs and clam recipes by emailing them to us at clamdigginginfo@netscape.net

CLAM DIGGERS ASSOCIATION OF OREGON

Digging Clams in Oregon sponsors the Clam Diggers Association of Oregon (tax exempt status applied for). The Association is dedicated to the interest of recreational clam digging. Membership is FREE to all and everyone who purchases Oregon's Razor Clams or Oregon's Clams, but you do not have to purchase a book to become a member. If you do not have a computer send your name and contact information to the Clam Diggers Association, P.O. Box 746 Newport, OR 97365. If you have a computer enroll by emailing you name, address and telephone number to clamdigginginfo@netscape.net.

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