Wild Forest Shrooms - Part 1 of 4

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Best places, times and methods for gathering wild shrooms in a coniferous forest.

Part 1: * Mushroom Season (dates) * Mushroom Identification (distinguishing factors) * Morel, Walnut & Coral Mushrooms (three abundant & relatively easy to identify edible types) * Harvesting Methods * Preferred Growing Locations (burns, logging areas, soil disturbance, tree species) * Poisonous Look A Likes (false morels)

Part 2: * What makes mushrooms grow? * Sorting * Getting The Bugs Out * Preserving Wild Mushrooms - with & without refrigeration (drying & freezing)

Part 3: * Step by step, how we clean & sort Morels. * Look out for False Morels. * Everything you need to get the job done, pans, jars, tools, etc..

Part 4: * Step by step, how we preserve our Wild Mushrooms long term. * The jar MUST be kept frozen but this process will keep Morels in good condition for at least a year. * Dried shroom update. * How to make flavor cubes. * How we cook our shrooms when fresh, frozen or dried.

Note: Be sure to cook all wild shrooms before eating. Even dehydrated shrooms should be cooked.

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[ItalMafioso]

This was a great and informitive video. I searched for this video because I came across several Morel mushrooms in my front garden and they were huge! About 5" - 8" caps. But I didnt know what they were and by the time I found out it had rained for a solid week and they all have begun to turn soggy and mushy and have shrunk significantly. I am wondering though, will they grow back and is there a way I can preserve them to re-grow next season?? I would appreciate a response very much!Thanksalot!

[SurefireWoodsman]

@ItalMafioso Wow, those are huge. Morels are very particular about when and where they grow. You need perfect soil conditions i.e. nutrients, moisture and temperatures. Not farm-able. Since the shrooms you found are no longer prime, I would try drying them in the sun until you just start to notice a chalky residue (releasing spores (seeds)) Chop them up, scatter the remains (now) and hope. This will help seed the area. You may find them in the same place next year or the year after.

[heyxilong]

I found your website very informative..but being a city/tropical slicker I wonder how you just walk around and set up camp werever you find it suitable..were I have lived all property is owned by people or the city and its very hard to camp out or even set up camp without someone calling some sort of authority on you. I enjoyed your camp setup video very much..keep up the good work .....PETE

[SurefireWoodsman]

@heyxilong It's impossible to answer that Q in a paragraph. First, here are some Idaho stats: there are 20.2 million acres of National Forest; 4 million wilderness acres and another 8.4 million without roads. Temporary camps are not a problem. As the economy tanks, people hanging out in city apartments are going to be in a bad position. In an "emergency" would you rather deal with limited wilderness or massive city authorities? Go to website > Survival Guides > Planning & Choosing a Location.

[SurefireWoodsman]

@heyxilong The biggest problem with society is that most are not prepared to take care of themselves and will become dangerous. In my opinion, most back pack survivalists with bug out bags won't last long in a harsh wilderness environment. That is, unless they can build a substantial shelter, cache some food and account for having minimal creature comforts. The misery of wet, cold, uncomfortable and hungry will eventually overcome any desire to avoid the only other alternative i.e. go home.

[rchlovn]

Awesome videos you both produce. Your videos will save lives if people truly pay attention. Thank you much!

[Drumboy5165]

I am loving the videos and your website, keepem' coming, O.K.?

P.S. Let me know if you need anything! :) KP

[heyxilong]

Great response...I dont have the need to go home problem though. I was never a people person...although I like to study there reactions to my unusual questions. I think I study bushcrafting and wilderness survival for my benefit and my family just in case...being a father makes me paranoid about being always prepared for something. thanks for the advice PETE

[heyxilong]

Great lesson...Ill add you to my food playlist.