>>185277honestly, I grew up this way. My parents were big /out/ freaks. My mom had the Audobon mushroom book and would bring samples home and make spore prints of mushrooms to ensure they were the right ones.
Her dad basically lived in the woods.
My dad was, (is) a fisherman like no other, We'd go salmon fishing every chance we got.
Oh, I almost forgot
>>185263 add clams to this list. Fun as hell to dig. I grew up diggin razor clams, but there arent any around here, we have butter, steamer and cockles on the beach here.
To answer your question, find a knowledgeable friend to go with. Join a mushroom club. When it comes to mushrooms you better be DAMN sure you know what you're picking. Many delicious varieties can have poisonous lookalikes.
also a friend of mine in Seattle is a huge forager: Langdon Cook
Check out his blog and book at fat-of-the-land at blogspot
Pic = kid and I berry picking
