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STAFF REPORT news@masoncoun com Razor clam diggers can count on an eight-day opener beginning Feb. 15 and start planning trips to Washington's beaches in March, state shellfish managers said today. The Washington De- partment of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) ap- proved the upcoming dig, which runs Feb. 15-22, after marine toxin tests showed the clams are safe to eat. Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish man- ager, said the best dig- ging typically occurs one to two hours before low tide. No digging is al- lowed at any beach be- fore noon. %Ve're expecting a good turnout this up- coming Presidents' Day weekend," Ayres said. "Tides will be early enough the first few days that diggers can enjoy some daylight on the beach." Under state law, dig- gers are required to keep the first 15 clams they dig. Each digger's clams must be kept in a sepa- rate container. • Feb. 15, Sunday, 3:47 p.m.; 0.2 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors • Feb. 16, Monday, 4:37 p.m.; -0.5 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors IF YOU GO WHAT: Razor clam dig eight-day opener WHEN: Beginning Sunday and going through Feb. 22 WHERE: Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Mocrocks and Copalis FOR MORE INFORMATION: Go to the WDFW website at wdfw. wa.gov.fishing/shellfish/razorclams • Feb. 17, Tuesday, opening for the Ocean 5:24 p.m.; -0.9 feet, Long Shores razor clam festi- Beach, Twin Harbors val." m Feb. 18, Wednesday, Below is the list of 6:08 p.m.; -1.1 feet, Long proposed razor clam Beach, Twin Harbors digs, along with low tides • Feb. 19, Thursday, and beaches: 6:51 p.m.; -1.1 feet, Long • March 2, Monday, Beach, Twin Harbors 4:46 p.m.; 0.5 feet, Long • Feb. 20, Friday, Beach, Twin Harbors 7:33 p.m.; -0.7 feet, Long • March 3, Tuesday, Beach, Twin Harbors, 5:26 p.m.; 0.4 feet, Long Mocrocks Beach, Twin Harbors • Feb. 21, Saturday, • March 4, Wednesday, 8:16 p.m.;-0.1 feet, Long 5:59 p.m.; 0.4 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Beach, Twin Harbors Mocrocks, Copalis • March 5, Thursday; • Feb. 22, Sunday, 6:30 p.m., 0.5 feet, Long 9:00 p.m.; 0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Beach, Twin Harbors, • March 16, Monday, Mocrocks 4:15 p.m.; 0.3 feet, Long Shellfish managers Beach, Twin Harbors also announced a new • March 17, Tuesday, schedule of proposed digs 5:08 p.m.; -0.2 feet; Long through March, which Beach, Twin Harbors includes an opening ten- • March 18, Wednes- tatively set for March 2. day, 5:57 p.m.; -0.5 feet, e're announcing Long Beach, Twin Har- these dates so people can bors make plans for digging in • March 19, Thursday; March," Ayres said. "The 6:42 p.m., -0.5 feet, Long proposed digs include an Beach, Twin Harbors Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 - Mason County Journal- Page B-7 • March 20, Friday, 7:26 p.m.; -0.4 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors, Copalis, Mocrocks SEASONAL SWITCH TO MORNING TIDES After the first day of spring, the tides change from evening to morning tides: • March 21, Satur- day, 7:55 a.m.; -0.5 feet, Long Beach, Twin Har- bors Copalis, Mocrocks • March 22, Sunday, 8:42 a.m.; -0.7 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors Co- palis, Mocrocks • March 23, Monday, 9:31 a.m.; -0.6 feet, Long Beach, Twin Harbors • March 24, Tues- day, 10:21 a.m.; -0.3 feet, Long Beach, Twin Har- bors All diggers ages 15 or older must have an ap- plicable 2014-15 fishing license to harvest razor clams on any beach. Li- censes, ranging from a three-day razor clam li- cense to an annual com- bination fishing license, are available on WDFW's website at fishhunt.dfw. wa.gov and from license vendors around the state. WDFW has razor clam recipes as well as advice on digging and clean- ing clams on its web- page at wdfw.wa.gov/ fishing/shellfish/ razorclams. This Non-Members Welcome AT THE RANGE MembershipsAvailable February 12, 6:00 P.M. Thursday Winchester .22 Pistol Marksmanship.100 plus rounds, bring any .22 pistol that's in safe operating condition. Self-paced awards program. Build site alignment and trigger control skills and add patches to your shooting vest. $6.00 members $8.00 non-members. February 13, Friday 6:00 P.M. Bullseye .22 Pistol Target Shooting You will be firing 10 rounds on each of 6 targets from 50 feet with one hand. Excellent skill building for beginners and pros alike. $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non- members. Runs a little over an hour. February 14, Saturday Open Range Day Valentine Special: Couples shoot for half price, $6.00. The indoor range is open to the public, $12.00 per lane. You may share a lane with another person, one shooter at a time. One paper target will be provided with fee, more available to purchase at $.25 a piece. Please bring all firearms unloaded in a bag or box. Any pistol up to .44 magnum and .22 rifles some pistol cartridge rifles. February 17, Tuesday 5:30 P.M. PPC Club League. Friendly competition with challenges for the beginning or advanced shooter. Shoot 48 rounds on two paper targets at 4-5 distances with a time restraint. Revolver friendly, bring a .38, 9ram and up. You may shoot both revolver and semi-automatic. Members $6.00 per gun, non-members $8.00 per gun. Juniors shot for $1.00, parent or guardian must be present. February 19, Thursday 6:00 P.M. Winchester Defensive Pistol Marksmanship Program: Develop shooting skills with your concealed carry or home defense firearm. Firing 50 rounds or more in a self paced awards Style shooting program with coaching $6.00 members, $8.00 for non-members. Coming up: February 21, Saturday 10:00 am New Member Applicants Orientation. Persons interested in joining MCSA meet at the range for approximately an hour and half safety and range operations session. File applications. No appointment or equipment needed. March 7 Saturday 10:00 A.M. First Steps Pistol Class $50.09 Fundamental gun safety and knowledge course including the basics of shooting a pistol. Firearm and amino provided. Allotted time after the class to work with students who would like to shoot their personal firearm. See our website for applications. MASON COUNTY SPORTSMAN'S ASSOCIATION W. 521 Business Park Rd., Shelton Message Phone 427-1102 www.masoncountysa.com MASON COUNTY Serving All of Mason County Since 1886 for the week of February 12 through February 19, 2015 Our recreation permit program is now open to more acreage and access during hunting and fishing seasons, plus year-round exploring. Secure your access to over 60,000 acres of private forest land less than 30 minutes from Olympia. Motorized permits are only $250. ALLYN [Case Inlet 12 4:53am 7.1 13 1:15am 11.2 14 2:41am 12.1 15 3:39am 13.0 Thu 10:53am 13.5 Fri 6:lOam 7.9 Sat 7:39am 8.3 Sun 8:S3am 8.0 6:14pm 1.7 11:46pm 13.2 12:46pm 13.2 1:47pm 13.4 7:13pm 1.0 8:11pm 0.1 9:04pm -0.7 16 4:20am 13.9 17 4:56am 14.7 18 5:30am 15.3 19 6:05am 15.8 Mon 9:49am 7.4 rue 10:37am 6.5 Wed 11:23am 5.4 Thu 12:08pm 4.3 2:46pm 13.8 3:42pm 14.3 4:37pm 14.6 5:32pm 14.6 9:54pm -1.3 10:42pm -1.7 11:28pm -1.6 SHELTON I Oakland Bay 1212:21am 10.9 13 1:53am 11.2 14 3:19am 12.1 15 4:17am 13.0 Thu 5:59am 6.1Fri7:16am 6.8 Sat 8:45am 7.1Sun9:59am 6.9 11:31am 13.5 12:24pm 13.2 1:24pm 13.2 2:25pm 13.4 7:20pm 1.5 8:19pm 0.8 9:17pm 0.1 lO:lOpm -0.6 16 4:58am 13.9 17 5:34am 14.7 18 6:08am 15.3 1912:34am -1.4 Mon 10:55am 6.3 Tue 11:43am 5.6 Wed 12:29pm 4.7 Thu 6:43am 15.8 3:24pm 13.8 4:20pm 14.3 S:15pm 14.6 1:14am 3.7 11:00pm -1.1 11:48pm -1.4 6:lOpm 14.6 UNION[Hood Canal 12 3:54am 6.9 13 12:43am9.3 14 1:47am 10.115 2:39am 11.0 Thu 9:20am 10.8 Fri 5:18am 7.6 Sat6:38am 7.8 Sun 7:45pm 7.6 5:20pro 2.2 lO:08am 10.7 11:12am 10.6 12:26pm 10.6 6:16pm 1.3 7:lOpm 0.4 8:01pm -0.4 16 3:23am 11.917 4:02am 12.518 4:40am 13.019 5:16am 13.3 Mon 8:42am 7.0Tue 9:33am 6.2Wed lO:20am 5.2 Thu 11:06am 4.1 1:36pm 10.9 2:40pm 11.2 3:40pro 11.5 4:38pm 11.6 8:50pro -1.1 9:38pm -1.4 10:24pm -1.3 11:10pm -0.7 THE SUN and THE MOON 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Sunrise 7:22am7:21am 7:19am7:17am7:16am7:14am7:12am7:11am Sunset 5:32pm5:33pm 5:35pm5:36pm5:38pm5:39pm5:41pm5:42pm Moonrise 1:34am2:36am 3:35am4:30am5:20am6:05am6:45am7:22am Moonset 11:27am 12:12pm1:06pro 2:08pro 3:17pm4:32pm5:51pm7:09pro New moon February 18 MASON Cou~L JOURN Tidal Information courtesy NOAA [ Astronomical Data courtesy U.S. Naval Observatory