Porcupine Hedgehog Mushroom
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Spectacular Fall 2023 Mushroom Forays
Our Fall 2023 mushroom forays in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest were spectacular. I wanted to show off some of the visitors we enjoyed, as well as the exotic mushrooms themselves. Continue reading
Angel Wings Mushrooms, Cauliflower Mushroom, Club Fungus, Coral Fungus, False Chanterelles, Fluted Black Elfin Saddle, Fly Agaric, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Golden Chanterelles, Jelly Fungus, Lion’s Mane, Lobster Mushroom, Pigs Ears Mushroom, Porcupine Hedgehog Mushroom, Puffball Mushrooms, Shaggy Mane, Shaggy Parasol Mushroom, Toxic Amanita Mushrooms -
The Drought Is Over! Here’s Your Mid-October Report for the Puget Sound Region
Mushrooms are now to be had in the forests near Mt. Rainier. (Not in the national park, unfortunately … you can’t hunt there. But in the national forests like Gifford Pinchot, learn the licensing and hunting regulations and get out there!) Continue reading
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Have You Ever Had a Hedgehog?
Hedgehogs are a late fall/early winter mushroom that grows in damp, ferny areas, and in my mind it is one of the more savory and simple-to-cook shrooms. I love it as a side dish, or as a breakfast mushroom with scrambled eggs. Continue reading
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How To Identify False Chanterelles
This time of year there are tons and tons of Chanterelles out there in the forests of Western Washington. And among them, false Chanterelles, hiding like wolves in sheep’s clothing! How can you spot them? Continue reading
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Getting Out There, Part 4: What to Hunt for
ow to prepare for your hunt. Now it’s time to get down to brass tacks. What should you hunt for? Continue reading