Geoduck Hunting that is.... ahhh to be in your 80's and share moments like this together.. A precious moment and a beautiful sight. These 2 worked together to hunt these interesting creatures as I gazed upon the beauty of their relationship within the beauty of the turbulent sea beneath the breaking sky... A geoduck is not a duck/fowl, but rather a species of large saltwater clam (Panope generosa) which is native to the northern Pacific coasts of Canada and the United States of America, that is, along the coasts of Washington state and the province of British Columbia. They live buried deep in the sand of ocean beaches, and feed on smaller sea creatures, sometimes reaching the age of 100+ years. The first time most people see one, they are immediately struck by the creature's strong resemblance to an oversized(?) example of a certain portion of the male anatomy. (If you've ever seen David Lynch's movie version of the science fiction novel Dune, think 'sandworm with an ill-fitting shell'.) Despite this seeming drawback, geoducks are dug up, cooked and eaten, particularly by people in China. If they can be caught; they are excellent diggers, and geoduck-hunting is not for the timid or squeamish. A visitor to this page passed along some advice in regards to proper equipment for a geoduck hunter, which I present here in a somewhat edited form: A "Geoduck Can" is a very necessary peice of equipment when digging non-commercially. The can is constructed out of a 3 foot section of commercial heating/Air conditioning ductwork, (width of 18" or so) which is available at commercial HVAC equipment supply houses. It's a good idea to attach some 2" clear PVC flexible tubing to the can's rim with nuts, bolts & washers; this prevents injury during use due to the can's sharp edges. The completed can is pushed into the sand at a 'duck hole. Being as the 'duck is nearly 3' deep it is necessary to use the can to prevent the walls from caving in while digging. This helps to prevent damage to the clam as well as to the digger's arms. This information was found here: http://www.olywa.net/cook/faq.htm