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Northshore October 2025
Clam digging is a huge rush for Dave Pulsifer of Ipswich Shellfish Company, but guess what's not for supper?By Jack MorrisHunched over like an offensive lineman in heavy mud for hours at a time under a scorching sun is one of the harder ways we know of to make a few bucks. But don't tell that to Dave Pulsifer, 33, clam digger for Ipswich Shellfish Co. He gave us the lowdown on how he does it and why he can't stand the taste of clams anymore.Why did you become a clammer? I've been with Ipswich for seven years as a warehouse and driver manager, but I just got my clam digging license in April. I had been coming home in the mornings after working
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