Edible Mushrooms & Wild Food Forage
Answer the call of nature
Modern foragers find few things more exciting than walking into the forest and locating our own delicious source of wild edibles. Driven by the thrill of the hunt we can walk, hike, bike or drive miles upon miles to locate that special, hidden cache of edible mushrooms or wild foods. Nature’s rewards are always well worth the effort.
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2022 Mushroom Events – Join Us!
Who is excited for mushroom season this year?! By far the largest request we get by email is from people looking to learn mushrooming via a foray. While I sometimes wish we could quit our day jobs and foray for a living, it’s just not an option… yet 🙂 However, one of the best ways […]
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Burn Severity Maps (dNBR)
This week we added burn severity maps to the burn morel map system. The burn severity index is a available for all 2022 “A” rated fires. We also created burn perimeter maps for British Columbia. Next week we will release another set of fun maps! Burn Severity Maps Burn severity is calculated using satellite imagery […]
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How to Find Burn Morels – Terrain Based Predictions
The 2022 burn morel season is shaping up to be as good or better than any season in the last 5 years. The 2021 fires that guide our hunts were unusually widespread from Southern California up through Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana with each state having at least 10 excellent high-potential fires. These huge and […]
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2022 Burn Morel Hunting Maps Are Here!
Catch the Mania Hunting burn morels in the West is an incredibly rewarding hobby. If you are from the East, South or Midwest you may even be thinking, what the heck are “burn morels”? Each year after a wildfire, typically West of the Rockies, morels will fruit abundantly in the right type of charred forest. […]
- 2022 Mushroom Events – Join Us!Who is excited for mushroom season this year?! By far the largest request we get by email is from people looking to learn mushrooming via a foray. While I sometimes wish we could quit our day [...]Read more
- Burn Severity Maps (dNBR)This week we added burn severity maps to the burn morel map system. The burn severity index is a available for all 2022 “A” rated fires. We also created burn perimeter maps for [...]Read more
- How to Find Burn Morels – Terrain Based PredictionsThe 2022 burn morel season is shaping up to be as good or better than any season in the last 5 years. The 2021 fires that guide our hunts were unusually widespread from Southern California up [...]Read more
The modern forager …
loves and respects nature
is curious, adventurous and resourceful
is patient, careful and well-educated
is thrilled by the hunt
Join the conversation!
Whether you are starting your journey today or have been cultivating your obsession for years, add your voice. We would love to hear about your experiences, see your photos and videos, field your questions, and share your tips and tricks.
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