ODFW release - ASTORIA, Ore – The annual conservation closure of razor clamming on Clatsop beaches begins 12:01 a.m. July 15.  The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourages clammers to take advantage of the low tide series that begins July 8. However, ODFW reminds clammers that although the low tide series goes through July 15, they cannot clam that day – clamming ends at 11:59 p.m. July 14.  Since 1967, Clatsop beaches close each year July 15 through Sept. 30 for conservation. This lets young clams settle on the beaches to provide future harvest opportunities.  Know before you go:  Call the Shellfish Safety Hotline at 800-448-2474 before heading out to harvest shellfish – biotoxin levels can change rapidly.  You must have a shellfishing license.  Daily limit: first 15 clams dug, regardless of size or condition.  Each digger must have their own container, dig their own clams, and can only have one limit in possession while in the clam digging area (see exception under an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fishing Permit.)  Clam diggers can check Clatsop tide charts and go to ODFW’s clamming page for more information on razor clamming. View ODFWs video on how to razor clam.  Contact ODFW for recreational license requirements, permits, rules, and limits.