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Digging In (pt. 2)

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Steamers, eastern oysters, northern quahogs, blue mussels, bay scallops, razor clams, surf clams and whelks live along the state’s coastline, according to the Connecticut Bureau of Aquaculture. It’s okay to dig or forage for these guys as long as you follow local regulations for recreational shellfishing, including where and when it’s permissible and how many […]

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Digging In (pt. 1)

Clam digging at Cape Disappointment State Park

It’s low tide on a shoal off the coast of Milford, and I’m digging for treasure—not gold rings or silver coins but rather shellfish buried in the mud. (more…)

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