Another awesome video! Love the amazing variety out there. I finally got out foraging last week after over a month and had one of the best days of mushroom picking ever. Ended up with a huge amount of Chanterelles, quite a few Lobsters and my first ever Cauliflower!!! You said this was the year I might run into one and you were right! Absolutely delicious. Thanks for everything you do. Best channel on UA-cam!
Thanks Mike! Really glad to hear that your most recent foraging trip turned out so well ... such an incredible blessing to have a Cauliflower Mushroom find its way into your basket!!! I had a feeling that you'd cross paths with that one. I always appreciate you tuning in - thanks for the kind words and support! Excited to get the next video out your way, and best of luck out there!
The PNW is one of the most magical fungi paradises on earth! Thank you for sharing once again, it always makes my day! 😊 P.S Those Ginger Tails remind me of a giant version of the Horsehair Fungus over here, Gymnopus androsaceus. First time I photographed that one through a macro lens it blew my mind! 😍
It truly is! Definitely blessed with an abundance of fungi out in these parts ... all that rain is not without benefits! Glad the videos add a smile to the day. Just checked out your 2021 Gymnopus androsaceus shots - what a stunner!!
@@MushroomTrailI think you'd never leave the forest if you got a macro. It's like looking through a pair of binoculars. It's also fascinating editing the pictures when you get back, and realising you're looking at all these tiny little lives going about their business in all these tiny habitats. Suddenly everything looks really robust and perfectly formed, all these structures that open up that you'd never have noticed otherwise. It's an amazing tool for empathy and education I think.
I think you're absolutely right about that! Just a matter of time I'm sure. Every time I shrink myself down, I find deepening knowledge and an expansiveness that is tough to define. I can see a good macro lens expanding that ... or at least continuing to feed the flames!
Thank you for giving such a detailed description. Love your videos ❤️ Even though I’m in an oak forest in California; I appreciate everything you have to offer!
You are very welcome! And thank YOU for tuning in! I'm fascinated by all of the oak forest associations that you all have down in California. Oaks are such a rarity up here ... you all get some super interesting mushrooms that we don't see all that often up here. 🍄 Best of luck down there - and Happy Trails!
It depends on where they're at in the growth cycle ... if I think they may have a little twin primordial growth, I'll generally cut, whereas if they're mature or clearly a single mushroom, then I'll generally pluck, cut, and re-plant the base in a different location.
If you have never had the fluted elfin saddle you should definitely give them a try. They are such a delicious mushroom! The only thing about them is you have to parboil them for around 5-10 mins before you cook them to get rid of the compounds that can make you sick. They have become some of my favorite mushrooms to forage! The flavor is reminiscent of a morel and a oyster mushroom.
Nice! I still need to give them a try at some point! I know that some people also dry and powder them as well. Not thrilled about the prospect of trace amounts of gyromitrin... but thorough cooking and moderation may well suffice. Do you notice any difference taste between the pale and dark form?
@MushroomTrail no taste different between the pale vs dark cap. I strongly recommend boiling them. They are a pretty tough fungus, so over boiling them won't hurt in my experience. I was thinking about pondering some this year. They seem like good candidate for that.
Nice! It really is a beautiful mushroom! In fact, that's exactly what its latin name "decora" translates to! I bet there's a chance you'll encounter it in the days to come, because it seems to be out in force right now - check those downed Doug Firs and let me know if this one crosses your path.
😂 Thanks James! Always appreciate you tuning in! And my name is Brent! Not a secret ... just not the star of the show ... that, of course, is the Mushrooms! Hope you enjoy this episode!
I have frozen and canned so many Chantrell this year. Now I’ve started making refrigerator pickles out of them. I’m collecting smaller batches because most of them are soaked out or rotten now. They say refrigerator. Pickles will last three months. I bet they last even longer. I dry fry them and then add them to a hot mixture of half vinegar half water. I put salt and some jalapeño peppers in the water as well. Then I put them all in a quart jar or a pint jar depending on how many I have, then when they cool down, put them in the fridge. They’re nice and filling they make a nice little bedtime snack two or three of them at a time. I pickle them whole unless they are giants.
Nice! That sounds like a fantastic way to store them. An abundant year like this lends itself to some creativity in the kitchen. I'll have to give that a try! 👍
Do u have any book reccomendations that have helped your studies throughout your years of mycology(maybe specifically boletes)? Love the content thanks brent 🤙🏼🍄
Absolutely! I have my nose in a mushroom book of some sort literally every day. For me, it's an essential part of growing, expanding, and retaining knowledge. Happy to make some recommendations, but first curious to know what region you hail from (here in the PNW?) and whether or not you already have a mushroom book or two on shelf?
@ sweet i am in oregon, looking for something a bit more in depth than a field guide. I haven’t read any focused directly on taxonomy although i have some of jeff lowenfels books
Oh boy! Soooo many books that I love on this topic. First off, Noah Siegel and Christian Schwarz just recently released "Mushrooms of Cascadia" which is an absolute masterpiece of a guide for those of us here in the PNW (with up-to-date taxonomy ... which can be a bit like hitting a moving target these days). If you don't own it, David Arora's "Mushrooms Demystified" is required reading - there is a reason it sits on the shelf of virtually every west coast mycologist you'll ever meet... and even though the taxonomy is a bit out of date, it is still an absolute gem over 40 years after publication. Daniel Winkler's "Fruits of the Forest" is also one of my newer favorites. It focuses on edible fungi here in the PNW and is incredibly well done. If you want to dive deeper into the field of mycology, Bryce Kendrick's "The Fifth Kingdom" is an academic resource that is still approachable for most. Although it may be more scientific than the typical forager would prefer, there is a lot to learn from this text. In terms of Boletes specifically, I've heard really good things about Alan Bessette's "North American Boletes" ... but I don't own that one (even though it's on my wish list!), so I cannot speak on that directly at this point. I've also been a little hesitant to pick up a copy for simple fact that he just updated a similar title (Boletes of Eastern North America), which makes me wonder if this one, published in 2010, is due for an update. I'd be curious to hear if anyone has information on any plans for a newer edition being released in the near future. And this is really just the tip of the ice berg ... I'm going to create some lists that I'll continue to update here: www.amazon.com/shop/mushroomtrail/list/15FQTWHGTU0MT?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_2712752KE412Y1DAJ1GA I give a short one or two sentence summary of what I like about each if you click the (") button on the bottom right side of the image. I proudly endorse utilizing the public library, purchasing books used, and supporting your local bookstores whenever possible. If you purchase anything through my link, I may receive a small commission on eligible products, so if you do plan to purchase online, this can be a great way to support the channel!
@@MushroomTrail I will make sure to go through that link if I purchase any. I really appreciate your passion about this subject and will to teach others. Thank you so much!
Yay! Mushroom Trail video! 🍄🟫Thank you! We have only found a handful of chanterelles in our area. Just a different environment down here in southern Oregon. But at least we got to try some. We have found LOTS of different kinds of mushrooms though this fall! Just encountered my first Clitocybe Odora, blue mushrooms. 😃Beautiful! We found a really strange huge mushroom with scales on the top and pores underneath. I can’t find it in any guides. It looks like it belongs in in a sci-fi movie. It’s so fun exploring! Also found Earthballs. They look sci-fi too. 😁
My pleasure! And, wow, those sound like some fascinating finds! I wonder what that huge scaly mushroom could be. When I first read your description of "really strange huge mushroom with scales" I thought of Hawk's Wing (Sarcodon)... but that one will actually have small teeth as opposed to pores. Let me know if you figure out what that mystery mushroom was! Thanks for tuning in, and Happy Trails! 🍄
@ I will! I like solving mysteries. Wish I could attach a picture for you. I might send it to Daniel Winkler to see if he can identify it. Happy Trails to you too!
Oh WOW! What an incredible find - that is amazing! Very, very cool ... and thanks for following up on this! Just hearing about that makes me want to sneak away to my forest to see what I see!
2 nights ago, IDed some Gunphidius glutinous, I believe paired up with some butter boletes (Bolettus appendiculatus) Associated with some Douglas Fur.: Fried them both and and no GI issues. The former nice texture after you feel off The slime cap, The latter, A bit slimy , but not too bad.
Oh wow!!! That is super interesting info. That is the one Gomphidius species in the PNW that has been labeled as a "generalist" in its associations. It has been tough to pin down its specific preferences out here ... so this note is incredibly interesting. Curious to know, where are you located? We don't see Butyriboletus appendiculatus out here in my local forests ... but some similar Butter Boletes in the mountains.
Such an insane year for the Chantrelle. Still, I can’t resist picking more and more but I’ve canned them and froze them and I’m pickling them and putting them on pizza every week. I’m about to have a pantry built, partly to hold all my canned food ha ha ha.
Your poison pie mushroom looks similsr to a Hygrophorus Bakensis mushroom which is edible and smells like apricot kernel if you ever cracked one open it is exactly the same smell! Which is a key identifying feature! Thanks Appreciate your videos!
Nice! Thanks for putting that on the radar! I may be back out that way for a trail run tomorrow and, if so, I'll give it a sniff and report back. I just now consulted Noah Siegel and Christian Schwarz's new book, Mushrooms of Cascadia, and they're reporting a "radish-like" odor for Hebeloma mesophaeum vs "strong almond extract" for Hygrophorus bakensis. Pretty sure I gave this one a sniff in the field, but now I want to give it another!
I forgot to loop back to let you know that I did venture back out that way on a trail run ... that little patch of Hebelomas had grown out a bit, but was still there. Broke them up and gave them a good sniff -- smelled of radishes to me. Let me know if you want me to post any updated footage, and thanks for the note.
Are you out in the peninsula or by mount rainer? Where would you recommend rookie foragers to look around for mushrooms! My new friend and I want to look around and practice identifying mushrooms on some hikes with this nice season! The western amethyst deceiver,the white coral, and the cats tongue are ones I’d love to see in person! I’ve got some mycology experience at home growing i forgot how many cool and gorgeous shrooms grow out here!
I'm located east of Seattle (and north of Mt Rainier). I'd say that any place where you can find a forest is a great place to begin to look! You'll find that certain mushrooms associate with different trees ... for instance, you'll likely find the cat's tongue on downed Douglas Fir logs. But fungi have a funny way of showing up in virtually any local habitat that you're likely to poke around in. I'd recommend hitting the nearest forest trail and moving slowly until something catches your eye!
I so love watching your videos. My area is under snow right now so I love being able to live vicariously through your mushroom walks. Do you have an iNaturalist account? If so, what's your account name on there?
Thanks so much! I keep checking the weather here in the lowland forests ... and even though we're showing a lot of overnight temps in the mid 30's next week, looks like it should remain just warm enough in the coming days to keep going! 🤞 I often consult iNat - especially the accounts of those doing important work with DNA analysis (like Danny Miller, Alan Rockefeller, etc) ... but I still need to get on board with uploads. I want to eventually get a fungarium going in tandem with an iNat account to really contribute to the DNA revolution... all in due time I suppose! Are you active on iNaturalist? Such an incredible platform!
Hey, save some mushrooms for the rest of us! I haven't seen one significant mushroom in the forest down here in south Oregon. Last year this time I had already found 20+ lbs of matsutake and observed tons of other various mushrooms as well.
Oh man! That's a bummer! Hopefully the rains will come your way soon and bring a flood of fungi. You never know ... if the temps stay right, perhaps there will be a lot of pent up energy in those mycelial networks down south! 🤞
Hi mushroom trail! I’ve been following your channel for awhile, using a UV light on mushrooms, what will I discover about the mushrooms? I understand some may be toxic, is that the case with mushrooms that react to UV lights?, also, do you have a link to the type of gear you prefer? FYI I’m a real neon green horn when it comes to mushrooms 😇. I’m loving the channel, bless your heart!! Hoping you can guide me on the right direction!! Strength and honor be well!! Looking forward to watching your next journey!!👍🏽👍🏽💯💯🍄🟫🍄🟫
Hey Hector - thanks so much for tuning in! UV lights can be an incredible addition to the mushroom hunting tool kit, because certain fungal pigments will fluoresce in UV. While it's not as general as all toxic mushrooms fluorescing, we can learn a lot about compounds contained within mushrooms by paying attention to what fluorescent patterns they exhibit in UV light... and it can just be downright fascinating to observe certain fungi in UV! There is still a lot to be learned from these observations in the field, but I believe that UV will work its way into the identification process more and more as this becomes a more standardized process. You can find a link to the small little UV flashlight that I typically carry with me when I'm out and about in the description of this video. Can't wait to get the next video out your way! 🍄
I love visiting Oregon! Wish I got down there more often than I do - perhaps I'll have to shoot a future video doing just that! If I were deliberating between the Oregon coast and Mt. Hood area, which do you enjoy most?
@ coast area!! Astoria is beautiful, amazing rainforests along our coast lines!! Amazing environments for mushroom hunting :) mt hood is covered in snow now!! But it’s beautiful!
Yeah ... I've been away from the Oregon Coast for too long! I love it out there. I'll have to make a return trip down there sometime in the not-too-distant future!
Wish I could have made it out to NAMA this year! Unfortunately my current work schedule didn't allow me attend that event (or local PSMS events for that matter) ... but perhaps I'll be able to attend in future years. 🤞
Sure! I try to mentioned edibility details, but sometimes forget. I'll try to make sure that I'm noting that more clearly in future vids - thanks for the feedback!
Such beautiful photography, and every mushroom is a little world of it's own! Thanks for another wonderful video.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for tuning in!
Another awesome video! Love the amazing variety out there. I finally got out foraging last week after over a month and had one of the best days of mushroom picking ever. Ended up with a huge amount of Chanterelles, quite a few Lobsters and my first ever Cauliflower!!! You said this was the year I might run into one and you were right!
Absolutely delicious.
Thanks for everything you do. Best channel on UA-cam!
Thanks Mike! Really glad to hear that your most recent foraging trip turned out so well ... such an incredible blessing to have a Cauliflower Mushroom find its way into your basket!!! I had a feeling that you'd cross paths with that one.
I always appreciate you tuning in - thanks for the kind words and support! Excited to get the next video out your way, and best of luck out there!
I love theowing your videos on in the background while im baking, keeps my hands & my brain busy 😊
Love that! Glad you're enjoying them - hope some Candy Caps find their way into your baking this season! 🍄
You are like the Mr. Rogers of mushrooms - definitely agree with other folks - throw your videos on to watch and even just listen to!
Thanks! So glad you're enjoying the content! Can't wait to get the next video out your way! 🍄
Love relaxing to these walks! ❤
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them - excited to get the next one out your way!
Amazing video! This is my happy place haha
So glad to hear! ☺️
The PNW is one of the most magical fungi paradises on earth! Thank you for sharing once again, it always makes my day! 😊 P.S Those Ginger Tails remind me of a giant version of the Horsehair Fungus over here, Gymnopus androsaceus. First time I photographed that one through a macro lens it blew my mind! 😍
It truly is! Definitely blessed with an abundance of fungi out in these parts ... all that rain is not without benefits! Glad the videos add a smile to the day. Just checked out your 2021 Gymnopus androsaceus shots - what a stunner!!
@@MushroomTrail Ahh thank you! and I know right... they're so so beautiful!
Indeed. It's amazing what all can be captured with a macro lens. I still need to get on that at some point!
@@MushroomTrailI think you'd never leave the forest if you got a macro. It's like looking through a pair of binoculars. It's also fascinating editing the pictures when you get back, and realising you're looking at all these tiny little lives going about their business in all these tiny habitats. Suddenly everything looks really robust and perfectly formed, all these structures that open up that you'd never have noticed otherwise. It's an amazing tool for empathy and education I think.
I think you're absolutely right about that! Just a matter of time I'm sure. Every time I shrink myself down, I find deepening knowledge and an expansiveness that is tough to define. I can see a good macro lens expanding that ... or at least continuing to feed the flames!
loved your video!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 🍄
Thankyou
My pleasure - thanks for tuning in!
Thank you for giving such a detailed description. Love your videos ❤️
Even though I’m in an oak forest in California; I appreciate everything you have to offer!
You are very welcome! And thank YOU for tuning in! I'm fascinated by all of the oak forest associations that you all have down in California. Oaks are such a rarity up here ... you all get some super interesting mushrooms that we don't see all that often up here. 🍄
Best of luck down there - and Happy Trails!
You just pull chantrel, not cut were are spores to produce??
It depends on where they're at in the growth cycle ... if I think they may have a little twin primordial growth, I'll generally cut, whereas if they're mature or clearly a single mushroom, then I'll generally pluck, cut, and re-plant the base in a different location.
If you have never had the fluted elfin saddle you should definitely give them a try. They are such a delicious mushroom! The only thing about them is you have to parboil them for around 5-10 mins before you cook them to get rid of the compounds that can make you sick.
They have become some of my favorite mushrooms to forage! The flavor is reminiscent of a morel and a oyster mushroom.
Nice! I still need to give them a try at some point! I know that some people also dry and powder them as well. Not thrilled about the prospect of trace amounts of gyromitrin... but thorough cooking and moderation may well suffice. Do you notice any difference taste between the pale and dark form?
@MushroomTrail no taste different between the pale vs dark cap.
I strongly recommend boiling them. They are a pretty tough fungus, so over boiling them won't hurt in my experience. I was thinking about pondering some this year. They seem like good candidate for that.
Interesting! I'll have to add that to my "to-do" list! 👍
First time seeing that particular Tricholomopsis, that's really cool!
Nice! It really is a beautiful mushroom! In fact, that's exactly what its latin name "decora" translates to! I bet there's a chance you'll encounter it in the days to come, because it seems to be out in force right now - check those downed Doug Firs and let me know if this one crosses your path.
KEEP up the good work Randy/Arron/Tony/Frank/ what ever your name is...
😂 Thanks James! Always appreciate you tuning in! And my name is Brent! Not a secret ... just not the star of the show ... that, of course, is the Mushrooms! Hope you enjoy this episode!
I love your videos, always informative!
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying them! Can't wait to get the next one out your way!
I have frozen and canned so many Chantrell this year. Now I’ve started making refrigerator pickles out of them. I’m collecting smaller batches because most of them are soaked out or rotten now. They say refrigerator. Pickles will last three months. I bet they last even longer. I dry fry them and then add them to a hot mixture of half vinegar half water. I put salt and some jalapeño peppers in the water as well. Then I put them all in a quart jar or a pint jar depending on how many I have, then when they cool down, put them in the fridge. They’re nice and filling they make a nice little bedtime snack two or three of them at a time. I pickle them whole unless they are giants.
Nice! That sounds like a fantastic way to store them. An abundant year like this lends itself to some creativity in the kitchen. I'll have to give that a try! 👍
Do u have any book reccomendations that have helped your studies throughout your years of mycology(maybe specifically boletes)? Love the content thanks brent 🤙🏼🍄
Absolutely! I have my nose in a mushroom book of some sort literally every day. For me, it's an essential part of growing, expanding, and retaining knowledge. Happy to make some recommendations, but first curious to know what region you hail from (here in the PNW?) and whether or not you already have a mushroom book or two on shelf?
@ sweet i am in oregon, looking for something a bit more in depth than a field guide. I haven’t read any focused directly on taxonomy although i have some of jeff lowenfels books
Oh boy! Soooo many books that I love on this topic.
First off, Noah Siegel and Christian Schwarz just recently released "Mushrooms of Cascadia" which is an absolute masterpiece of a guide for those of us here in the PNW (with up-to-date taxonomy ... which can be a bit like hitting a moving target these days).
If you don't own it, David Arora's "Mushrooms Demystified" is required reading - there is a reason it sits on the shelf of virtually every west coast mycologist you'll ever meet... and even though the taxonomy is a bit out of date, it is still an absolute gem over 40 years after publication.
Daniel Winkler's "Fruits of the Forest" is also one of my newer favorites. It focuses on edible fungi here in the PNW and is incredibly well done.
If you want to dive deeper into the field of mycology, Bryce Kendrick's "The Fifth Kingdom" is an academic resource that is still approachable for most. Although it may be more scientific than the typical forager would prefer, there is a lot to learn from this text.
In terms of Boletes specifically, I've heard really good things about Alan Bessette's "North American Boletes" ... but I don't own that one (even though it's on my wish list!), so I cannot speak on that directly at this point. I've also been a little hesitant to pick up a copy for simple fact that he just updated a similar title (Boletes of Eastern North America), which makes me wonder if this one, published in 2010, is due for an update. I'd be curious to hear if anyone has information on any plans for a newer edition being released in the near future.
And this is really just the tip of the ice berg ... I'm going to create some lists that I'll continue to update here:
www.amazon.com/shop/mushroomtrail/list/15FQTWHGTU0MT?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_2712752KE412Y1DAJ1GA
I give a short one or two sentence summary of what I like about each if you click the (") button on the bottom right side of the image.
I proudly endorse utilizing the public library, purchasing books used, and supporting your local bookstores whenever possible. If you purchase anything through my link, I may receive a small commission on eligible products, so if you do plan to purchase online, this can be a great way to support the channel!
@@MushroomTrail I will make sure to go through that link if I purchase any. I really appreciate your passion about this subject and will to teach others. Thank you so much!
My pleasure! Thanks a bunch for tuning in ... and don't hesitate to let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist in the learning journey!
Yay! Mushroom Trail video! 🍄🟫Thank you!
We have only found a handful of chanterelles in our area. Just a different environment down here in southern Oregon. But at least we got to try some. We have found LOTS of different kinds of mushrooms though this fall! Just encountered my first Clitocybe Odora, blue mushrooms. 😃Beautiful! We found a really strange huge mushroom with scales on the top and pores underneath. I can’t find it in any guides. It looks like it belongs in in a sci-fi movie. It’s so fun exploring! Also found Earthballs. They look sci-fi too. 😁
My pleasure! And, wow, those sound like some fascinating finds! I wonder what that huge scaly mushroom could be. When I first read your description of "really strange huge mushroom with scales" I thought of Hawk's Wing (Sarcodon)... but that one will actually have small teeth as opposed to pores. Let me know if you figure out what that mystery mushroom was!
Thanks for tuning in, and Happy Trails! 🍄
@ I will! I like solving mysteries. Wish I could attach a picture for you. I might send it to Daniel Winkler to see if he can identify it. Happy Trails to you too!
Thanks! Keep me posted!
@ Daniel Winkler says it’s Albatrellus, probably Goat’s Foot. 😃🙌🏽Page 163-164 in his book “Fruits of the Forest.”
Oh WOW! What an incredible find - that is amazing! Very, very cool ... and thanks for following up on this! Just hearing about that makes me want to sneak away to my forest to see what I see!
2 nights ago, IDed some Gunphidius glutinous, I believe paired up with some butter boletes (Bolettus appendiculatus) Associated with some Douglas Fur.: Fried them both and and no GI issues.
The former nice texture after you feel off The slime cap, The latter, A bit slimy , but not too bad.
Oh wow!!! That is super interesting info. That is the one Gomphidius species in the PNW that has been labeled as a "generalist" in its associations. It has been tough to pin down its specific preferences out here ... so this note is incredibly interesting. Curious to know, where are you located? We don't see Butyriboletus appendiculatus out here in my local forests ... but some similar Butter Boletes in the mountains.
Such an insane year for the Chantrelle. Still, I can’t resist picking more and more but I’ve canned them and froze them and I’m pickling them and putting them on pizza every week. I’m about to have a pantry built, partly to hold all my canned food ha ha ha.
No doubt! Tough to resist! Hope that pantry gets built out in time ... these chanties just won't quit this year! 😂
Your poison pie mushroom looks similsr to a Hygrophorus Bakensis mushroom which is edible and smells like apricot kernel if you ever cracked one open it is exactly the same smell! Which is a key identifying feature! Thanks Appreciate your videos!
Nice! Thanks for putting that on the radar! I may be back out that way for a trail run tomorrow and, if so, I'll give it a sniff and report back. I just now consulted Noah Siegel and Christian Schwarz's new book, Mushrooms of Cascadia, and they're reporting a "radish-like" odor for Hebeloma mesophaeum vs "strong almond extract" for Hygrophorus bakensis. Pretty sure I gave this one a sniff in the field, but now I want to give it another!
I forgot to loop back to let you know that I did venture back out that way on a trail run ... that little patch of Hebelomas had grown out a bit, but was still there. Broke them up and gave them a good sniff -- smelled of radishes to me. Let me know if you want me to post any updated footage, and thanks for the note.
Are you out in the peninsula or by mount rainer? Where would you recommend rookie foragers to look around for mushrooms! My new friend and I want to look around and practice identifying mushrooms on some hikes with this nice season! The western amethyst deceiver,the white coral, and the cats tongue are ones I’d love to see in person! I’ve got some mycology experience at home growing i forgot how many cool and gorgeous shrooms grow out here!
I'm located east of Seattle (and north of Mt Rainier). I'd say that any place where you can find a forest is a great place to begin to look! You'll find that certain mushrooms associate with different trees ... for instance, you'll likely find the cat's tongue on downed Douglas Fir logs. But fungi have a funny way of showing up in virtually any local habitat that you're likely to poke around in. I'd recommend hitting the nearest forest trail and moving slowly until something catches your eye!
I so love watching your videos. My area is under snow right now so I love being able to live vicariously through your mushroom walks. Do you have an iNaturalist account? If so, what's your account name on there?
Thanks so much! I keep checking the weather here in the lowland forests ... and even though we're showing a lot of overnight temps in the mid 30's next week, looks like it should remain just warm enough in the coming days to keep going! 🤞
I often consult iNat - especially the accounts of those doing important work with DNA analysis (like Danny Miller, Alan Rockefeller, etc) ... but I still need to get on board with uploads. I want to eventually get a fungarium going in tandem with an iNat account to really contribute to the DNA revolution... all in due time I suppose! Are you active on iNaturalist? Such an incredible platform!
Hey, save some mushrooms for the rest of us! I haven't seen one significant mushroom in the forest down here in south Oregon. Last year this time I had already found 20+ lbs of matsutake and observed tons of other various mushrooms as well.
Oh man! That's a bummer! Hopefully the rains will come your way soon and bring a flood of fungi. You never know ... if the temps stay right, perhaps there will be a lot of pent up energy in those mycelial networks down south! 🤞
Hi mushroom trail! I’ve been following your channel for awhile, using a UV light on mushrooms, what will I discover about the mushrooms? I understand some may be toxic, is that the case with mushrooms that react to UV lights?, also, do you have a link to the type of gear you prefer? FYI I’m a real neon green horn when it comes to mushrooms 😇. I’m loving the channel, bless your heart!! Hoping you can guide me on the right direction!! Strength and honor be well!! Looking forward to watching your next journey!!👍🏽👍🏽💯💯🍄🟫🍄🟫
Hey Hector - thanks so much for tuning in! UV lights can be an incredible addition to the mushroom hunting tool kit, because certain fungal pigments will fluoresce in UV. While it's not as general as all toxic mushrooms fluorescing, we can learn a lot about compounds contained within mushrooms by paying attention to what fluorescent patterns they exhibit in UV light... and it can just be downright fascinating to observe certain fungi in UV! There is still a lot to be learned from these observations in the field, but I believe that UV will work its way into the identification process more and more as this becomes a more standardized process. You can find a link to the small little UV flashlight that I typically carry with me when I'm out and about in the description of this video.
Can't wait to get the next video out your way! 🍄
Oops! Just realized that I never put those links in the description ... sorry about that! Just added them!
What’s your opinion on foraging in the forests in Oregon ?
I love visiting Oregon! Wish I got down there more often than I do - perhaps I'll have to shoot a future video doing just that! If I were deliberating between the Oregon coast and Mt. Hood area, which do you enjoy most?
@ coast area!! Astoria is beautiful, amazing rainforests along our coast lines!! Amazing environments for mushroom hunting :) mt hood is covered in snow now!! But it’s beautiful!
Yeah ... I've been away from the Oregon Coast for too long! I love it out there. I'll have to make a return trip down there sometime in the not-too-distant future!
Were you at NAMA?
Wish I could have made it out to NAMA this year! Unfortunately my current work schedule didn't allow me attend that event (or local PSMS events for that matter) ... but perhaps I'll be able to attend in future years. 🤞
@@MushroomTrail aww too bad! Nothing beats a bunch of likeminded peeps camping in the woods.
I know it! Sounds like so much fun! Did you make it out there this year?
Just could you tell edible or not for mushroom sake.
Sure! I try to mentioned edibility details, but sometimes forget. I'll try to make sure that I'm noting that more clearly in future vids - thanks for the feedback!