Razor Clam Double Dipper Caught

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 7:17 AM

A Fish and Wildlife officer watched the man leave after digging clams, then return later and start harvesting again.

A razor clam dig in Pacific County ended with a citation after a harvester went back to the beach for more. A Fish and Wildlife officer watched the man leave after digging clams, then return later and start harvesting again. When confronted, the man admitted he had already taken a full limit home and didn’t think enforcement was watching. He was cited for harvesting 29 razor clams, nearly double the legal limit.

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Razor Clam Double Dipper Caught

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