Using a Clam Shovel
Position your shovel. Place the blade of the shovel from 4 to 6 inches (10.2 to 15.2 cm) from the show with the back of the shovel toward the surf. The handle of your shovel should be pointing landward.
Begin digging. Position your body weight over the shovel and push straight down while dropping to one knee. While keeping the blade as vertical as possible gently rock the shovel from side to side to make it easier to push into the hard sand. It is very important to keep the shovel as vertical as possible to avoid breaking the clam.
Pull the handle back just enough to break the suction. Cracks will appear in the sand.
Remove sand by lifting the shovel up and landward. Pulling the sand out of the hole, be very careful to avoid breaking the clam.
Scoop sand in this way 2 - 4 times. Reaching into the hole you made with your hand, you should feel the clam. You may need to scoop out a little more sand by hand. Retrieve your razor clam.
Using a Clam Gun
Position your gun. Facing the Ocean, place the clam gun directly over the clam show. Quickly remove it to ensure that you are indeed centered over the clam show.
Slant the clam gun so that the handle is tilted just slightly toward the dunes.
Work the clam gun in a twisting motion to assist in plunging the gun into the sand.
Push the gun into the sand. Plunge the clam gun 6 to 10 inches (15.2 to 25.4 cm) below the surface. Repeat 2 to 3 times. If you are stronger you should be able to push the gun into the sand 12 to 18 inches (30.5 to 45.7 cm) and only need one plunge.
Place your thumb over the air vent and pull upward keeping your back straight while using your legs to pull the gun up and out.
Check for your clam. Each time you pull up a core, check it for a clam.
If the clam didn't come up with the gun, reach into the hole and retrieve your clam.
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