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  • 2026 Morel Maps | Burn Perimeters & Soil Data for Morel Hunting
    Foraging | Guides

    2026 Morel Maps | Burn Perimeters & Soil Data for Morel Hunting

    ByJeremy Collison March 8, 2026March 30, 2026

    2026 Morel Maps Burn perimeters, soil temperature, and snow cover for morel hunting in Washington, Oregon, and the western US Morel season in the Pacific Northwest runs from March through July, depending on elevation and whether you’re hunting landscape morels or burn morels. The hard part isn’t finding morels once you’re in the right spot…

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  • Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest 2026 Guide
    Mushrooms | Foraging | Guides

    Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest 2026 Guide

    ByJeremy Collison March 8, 2026March 20, 2026

    A guide to some of the most popular foraged mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest and suggestions on how to find them

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  • January Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest
    Foraging | Mushrooms

    January Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest

    ByJeremy Collison January 10, 2025March 20, 2026

    The following is a selection of mushrooms found in our region in January. Some have very specific habitats and might only be found in a small part of the region. Cat’s Tongue Pseudohydnum gelatinosum Considered a species ‘complex’, which includes multiple closely related species that can be difficult to separate visually. Chanterelle Cantharellus Chanterelles can…

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  • Summer Rains Bring Summer Mushrooms
    Foraging | Mushrooms

    Summer Rains Bring Summer Mushrooms

    ByJeremy Collison August 30, 2024March 20, 2026

      Seattle-area mushroomers may be preparing for an excellent late-summer mushroom season this year. Cooler temperatures and above-average rain will prompt fruitings of many species found in our region’s late summer months, including choice edible species like king boletes and chanterelles. There is more to love about mushrooms than just these popular choice edibles. There…

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  • How to Clean Morel Mushrooms
    Cooking | Foraging

    How to Clean Morel Mushrooms

    ByJeremy Collison May 31, 2024March 20, 2026

    Cleaning dirt, sand, and bugs from mushrooms is a common challenge for foragers. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of these that make their way into your cooking Clean Mushrooms As You Pick One key characteristic of morels is their honeycomb pockets. Unfortunately, these are also a great place for dirt to collect…

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  • Mushroom Picking and Wilderness Areas
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    Mushroom Picking and Wilderness Areas

    ByJeremy Collison May 24, 2024March 20, 2026

    The Purpose and Role of Wilderness Areas Wilderness areas, managed by the National Forest Service, are essential for protecting natural landscapes and ecosystems. Created under the Wilderness Act of 1964, these regions are designed to remain free from significant human interference, allowing nature to thrive. Why Wilderness Areas Matter 1. Preserving Natural Environments These areas…

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  • Common Misconceptions About Morels
    Foraging | Mushrooms

    Common Misconceptions About Morels

    ByJeremy Collison April 26, 2024March 20, 2026

    Morels are one of the most commonly foraged mushrooms in the United States, and likely one of the most popular around the world. They are broadly distributed globally, are very recognizable, and are relatively safe for a beginner to identify. The popularity of morels also results in a lot of misconceptions about them as well….

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  • A Guide to Picking Fire Mushrooms in British Columbia
    Guides | Foraging | Foraging Areas

    A Guide to Picking Fire Mushrooms in British Columbia

    ByJeremy Collison April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

    This is an excellent page addressing picking fire mushrooms (burn morels) in BC. Fire Mushrooms – BC Much of this content is useful for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and beyond.

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  • Identifying Cottonwood Trees for Mushroom Hunting | 2026 PNW Guide
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    Identifying Cottonwood Trees for Mushroom Hunting | 2026 PNW Guide

    ByJeremy Collison April 11, 2024March 20, 2026

    Identifying Cottonwood Trees How to find black cottonwood for early-season mushroom hunting in the PNW Black cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa) is one of the most important trees for early-season mushroom hunting in Western Washington. While our region is dominated by conifers, cottonwoods grow along rivers, streams, and lake margins — and they’re among the first trees…

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  • Spring Foraging – Stinging Nettles
    Foraging | Cooking

    Spring Foraging – Stinging Nettles

    ByKristi March 22, 2024December 26, 2024

    Before most edible spring mushrooms start flushing here in the Pacific Northwest we start to see stinging nettles. In fact, one of my most anticipated signs of spring are the nettles popping up in the green spaces around our home in NW Seattle.  The deep emerald color of nettles are a herald of warmer times…

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