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The ones from the Rocky Mountains are safer to eat-
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm might help you out there.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm might help you out there.
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Welcome to Sequim! I'm about 50 miles and a ferry ride from you.
Pacific Oysters are big, delicious and the best imo. They're still in a few spots in the Sound but the beds are jealously guarded.
An "old guy" showed me the one remaining Pacific Oyster bed here on Whidbey, swearing me to secrecy. It's a little tough to get to on foot and not many clammers dig there, and we take care of it.
Oyster etiquette is not to take more than you will eat, don't disturb the oysters unless you do take them, and shuck them on the beach throwing the empty shells back in so seedlings have a good anchor to grow on. Or if you cook them in the shell like me, take the empties back to the bed.
For clams, the Butters and Razors are decent sized and good.
Geoducks are the biggest, taste good, but take patience and a lot of digging to get to.
If an old guy takes you to the best oyster beds you're in for a treat. My fav is to grill them on the BBQ.
Pacific Oysters are big, delicious and the best imo. They're still in a few spots in the Sound but the beds are jealously guarded.
An "old guy" showed me the one remaining Pacific Oyster bed here on Whidbey, swearing me to secrecy. It's a little tough to get to on foot and not many clammers dig there, and we take care of it.
Oyster etiquette is not to take more than you will eat, don't disturb the oysters unless you do take them, and shuck them on the beach throwing the empty shells back in so seedlings have a good anchor to grow on. Or if you cook them in the shell like me, take the empties back to the bed.
For clams, the Butters and Razors are decent sized and good.
Geoducks are the biggest, taste good, but take patience and a lot of digging to get to.
If an old guy takes you to the best oyster beds you're in for a treat. My fav is to grill them on the BBQ.
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Best are Willapa Bay. Fish and game has a big section of tide flats where you can get wild ones out of the bay on the south end of Oysterville just past Ocean Park on the Long Beach peninsula. Bring your tools and license but you have to shuck em there and leave the shells.
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Originally Posted by Eric C.
Best are Willapa Bay. Fish and game has a big section of tide flats where you can get wild ones out of the bay on the south end of Oysterville just past Ocean Park on the Long Beach peninsula. Bring your tools and license but you have to shuck em there and leave the shells.
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Originally Posted by Ford_Six
The ones from the Rocky Mountains are safer to eat-
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm might help you out there.
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm might help you out there.
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Oops
I didn't realize that my wife was logged into FTE, and started responding.
She likes oysters, but not the mountain variety! However she did have fun and even tried one when we were in Virginia City. She did say that the Tabasco was necessary, but she also wanted a 'Shot' after thinking about what she just ate.
She likes oysters, but not the mountain variety! However she did have fun and even tried one when we were in Virginia City. She did say that the Tabasco was necessary, but she also wanted a 'Shot' after thinking about what she just ate.
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Originally Posted by Eric C.
Best are Willapa Bay. Fish and game has a big section of tide flats where you can get wild ones out of the bay on the south end of Oysterville just past Ocean Park on the Long Beach peninsula. Bring your tools and license but you have to shuck em there and leave the shells.
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Best time to get Oysters
I know that summer is the worst time to get anything, but what are the best months to collect the edibles in the shells?
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Originally Posted by Placermike
I didn't realize that my wife was logged into FTE, and started responding.
Hi Flintergal!
Originally Posted by Placermike
I know that summer is the worst time to get anything, but what are the best months to collect the edibles in the shells?
Low tides are the right time, the lower the better. Here's the upcoming Razor Clam opening March 16-18 at select beaches and if the biology tests are clean.
WA fish and shell regs, seasons http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm
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Originally Posted by Placermike
Don't remember getting an odd PM, but perhaps she did.
"Private Message: 2-17-2007 "Member Map" 09:52 PM Placermike"
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Here's the info again for clamming beaches all around the state
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm
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[QUOTE=RexB]Ya' gotta be kiddin'. It was a reply to Your PM a few days ago.
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Here's the info again for clamming beaches all around the state
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm[/QUOTE]
Perhaps I am just getting 'Oldheimerzers' or had a few to many, but I missed it some how....Ah...Life goes on
I am going to start a thread to get ideas from members about where and when would be a good time to have a G2G. Look for it, so you can give your input.
"Private Message: 2-17-2007 "Member Map" 09:52 PM Placermike"
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Here's the info again for clamming beaches all around the state
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishcorn.htm[/QUOTE]
Perhaps I am just getting 'Oldheimerzers' or had a few to many, but I missed it some how....Ah...Life goes on
I am going to start a thread to get ideas from members about where and when would be a good time to have a G2G. Look for it, so you can give your input.
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lol, yea Oldheimerzers is going around, sometimes i forget what i remembered that i forgot...then get pissed...but forget what i was pissed about.
But now I'm hungry for oysters and razors and butterclams, c'mon March 16!
But now I'm hungry for oysters and razors and butterclams, c'mon March 16!