Those looking to dig razor clams will have a chance during a four-day dig running Dec. 1-4 at various ocean beaches. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife approved the dig for evening tides after marine toxin tests found that the clams are safe to eat. No digging will be allowed before noon.

WDFW has tentatively scheduled another dig for Dec. 31. In the coming weeks, the department also will announce planned digs for January and February, Ayres said.

Diggers are required to keep the first 15 clams they dig, regardless of size or condition, to avoid wasting clams, said Dan Ayres, coastal shellfish manager for the state. Diggers cannot take more than the 15 clam limit. Ayres said that depending on the beach, areas can have a mixture of both large and small razor clams.

Ayres also reminds diggers to bring a lantern for the low tides that are later in the evening, and that the best digging is typically one to two hours before low tide.

The upcoming dig is approved on the following beaches, dates and evening low tides: Dec. 1, at 4:42 p.m. at Copalis; Dec. 2, at 5:29 p.m. in Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks; Dec. 3, at 6:15 p.m. at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Copalis; and Dec. 4, at 7:02 p.m. at Long Beach, Twin Harbors and Mocrocks.

All diggers age 15 or older must have an applicable 2017-18 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Licenses, ranging from a three-day razor clam license.

Each digger’s clams must be kept in a separate container.