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Retail availability depends on season and vendor licensing—ask whether shells are for cooking or raw consumption and store chilled immediately. First-time shuckers should buy tools or choose pre-shucked options. Recreational harvesting rules differ from market purchase; do not confuse the two.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
