Mushroom Foraging Guides & Resources

Expert identification tips, seasonal guides, and safety information backed by USDA resources and experienced mycologists

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Safe Mushroom Foraging

Everything you need to know before your first foraging trip. Learn essential safety rules, identification basics, and ethical foraging practices from USDA-verified resources.

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How to Identify Morel Mushrooms: Expert Field Guide

Master morel identification with our comprehensive guide. Learn to distinguish true morels from toxic false morels, discover prime habitats, and maximize your spring harvest.

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Deadly Poisonous Mushrooms: Visual Identification Guide

Critical safety guide to North America's most dangerous mushrooms. Learn to identify Death Caps, Destroying Angels, False Morels, and other deadly species that could save your life.

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Chanterelle Mushroom Identification: Complete Guide

The golden treasures of summer forests. Learn to identify true chanterelles, avoid toxic lookalikes like Jack-O-Lantern mushrooms, and find prime foraging locations.

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Mushroom Foraging Seasonal Calendar: When to Hunt What

Never miss peak mushroom season again. Complete month-by-month guide to what's fruiting when, organized by region and climate zone across North America.

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Mushroom Foraging Regulations: Complete State-by-State Guide

Stay legal while foraging. Comprehensive guide to permits, restrictions, and regulations for mushroom foraging across all 50 states and national forests.

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