Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 12, 2013 19:18:55 GMT -5
Spent the day in the hills looking for these!!! Found plenty. Healthy crop. Venison roast wrapped in bacon and garlic , fresh green beans, new potato and these tomorrow!!!! ;D
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 13, 2013 14:41:18 GMT -5
I always find them on the north side of the swamps up here. Don't know if that means anything or not. Seems also if I find ginseng, chanterelles are close by.. Venison roast in outside oven right now...
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Now that's what I call hitting the jackpot, Jack! Any advice for finding chanterelles, such as best spots to look out for?
What is the best temperature range for mushroom hunting?
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Post by Canadian trapper on Jul 14, 2013 8:51:05 GMT -5
After seeing the pics of your harvest I decided to go look for some. Checked out my usual spot and no mushrooms not even blue berry buds? Hope things are better in other area's. The Canadian Trapper
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Post by determinator on Jul 14, 2013 10:14:43 GMT -5
Jack, I figure that you're finding the shrooms on the north side of the swamps because of prevailing south winds blowing moisture across the swamp. The combination of moving, warm air, and moisture, would encourage "pinning", or the development of the mycelium (the underground growth) into the "fruitbodies", which is what you end up picking (and eating ;D). Just as the apple tree produces it's fruit, called "apples," the fungi produces it's own fruit, what we call "mushrooms".
See which way the wind is blowing mostly in your area to see if my theory is true!
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 11:09:41 GMT -5
I thought it was because of the moss I find there. They always seem to be in or near the moss, which is almost always on the northside. They stand right out in the green moss. Good year for moss too with all the rain!! I will check on the wind when I get back there. Won't be til the months end. Thank you . Peace
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 11:32:51 GMT -5
Temperature range? Hmm? I never really thought about it. I really only go when not humid. "No Humor Swamp" (what my Dad named it years ago) is no place to take a dip if you are too hot. I do a lot of backcountry bushwacking and after so many years of doing it, I have my places where I find many medicinal as well as flavorful plants. Raspberries are so plentiful this year that I have already picked enough for my jellies and pancake sauces. Already jarred and canned and on the shelf. ;D Blueberries will be ready shortly here. Good crop also here.
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 11:52:48 GMT -5
JC, I haven't. When in Albany next week I will look them up at the bookstore. Thank you!! Most of this stuff is just handed down to me or trial and error. One time my error was a day on the thrown!!! Another time I thought I was partying with Jim Morrison and Jesus at the same time.
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JC, I haven't. When in Albany next week I will look them up at the bookstore. Thank you!! Most of this stuff is just handed down to me or trial and error. One time my error was a day on the thrown!!! Another time I thought I was partying with Jim Morrison and Jesus at the same time.
That's too funny. Dangerous but funny. The reason I asked about the books is cause Jan is my sister and most people that are into wild edibles have her books. Unfortunately, her books are geared more for the north west / Alaska etc than the east. She's in Alaska right now giving seminars on this stuff. ;D
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 15:51:33 GMT -5
Definitely look it up!!! Thanks again!!! ;D
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Now that's what I call hitting the jackpot, Jack! Any advice for finding chanterelles, such as best spots to look out for?
What is the best temperature range for mushroom hunting?[/quote
As far as temperature being a factor for mushroom hunting, each mushroom species has it's own preferred temperature for fruiting. Also, different species have differences in the trigger for "pinning", or starting to produce "fruitbodies", or what we see as mushrooms. They all require water, like rain, to start things off. Changes in lighting will trigger pinning, as will prolonged moisture in the air. Evaporation of moisture is also important for pinning, brought on my air movement.
Also, each species has it's favorite time for producing the mushrooms. Some start out in spring, like morels. Some like summer, and others, the fall, like Hen of the Woods. Fussy little devils, eh?
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I thought it was because of the moss I find there. They always seem to be in or near the moss, which is almost always on the northside. They stand right out in the green moss. Good year for moss too with all the rain!! I will check on the wind when I get back there. Won't be til the months end. Thank you . Peace
Jack, moss and mushrooms have similar requirements...moisture, and low light. That's why if you find one, you might find the other.
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 17:30:25 GMT -5
Woods Hens are my favorite. I really harvest a lot of those. I use a dehydrator for the majority of my mushrooms. I don't use a dehydrator here at my place because of the power requirements. A farm I work at has a commercial one and they like mushrooms as much as me so it all works out in the end. Determinator, have you ever harvested ginseng?
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 17:48:20 GMT -5
Woods Hens are my favorite. I really harvest a lot of those. I use a dehydrator for the majority of my mushrooms. I don't use a dehydrator here at my place because of the power requirements. A farm I work at has a commercial one and they like mushrooms as much as me so it all works out in the end. Determinator, have you ever harvested ginseng?
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 18:00:16 GMT -5
As always, I don't recommend anyone eating any wild plant or mushroom without thoroughly understanding such. "KNOW WHAT YOU EAT " "EAT WHAT YOU KNOW" was what I was taught years ago in the Army. My misadventures mentioned earlier in this thread were just a part of my adolescence and exploration of native cultures in the southwestern states. Always be careful with medicinal plants in the handling and preparing of such. The fruits of the forest are a wonderful thing but always respect them. Peace Jack
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Woods Hens are my favorite. I really harvest a lot of those. I use a dehydrator for the majority of my mushrooms. I don't use a dehydrator here at my place because of the power requirements. A farm I work at has a commercial one and they like mushrooms as much as me so it all works out in the end. Determinator, have you ever harvested ginseng?
Nope, I haven't harvested ginseng. You've got me interested, though. Have you? I'll be doing some research on it, as I'm interested in the medicinal use of plants, in general.
Wood Hen, also called Hen- of- the- Woods, is an EXCELLENT eating mushroom. I envy you for being able to get some locally in the woods near you. It keeps coming back every year in the same spot, at the base of a hardwood. They get pretty big, so dehydrating is a good idea, since you probably can't eat the whole thing! You can reconstitute the dried mushrooms by soaking in water, and add it to soups and such.
Thanks for the input.
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Post by Jack of all Trapping on Jul 14, 2013 19:44:34 GMT -5
Yes on Ginseng and many other plants up here. Yup, dehydrating and then rehydrating mushrooms in the dead of winter is about as close to heaven as I want to get to here on Earth. ;D My Mom had a cure for every ailment and most were natural..
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