Join my family as we go on a quick mushroom hunt and manage to bring home some pig's ears (Gomphus clavatus). Although not terribly well known, pig's ears are great tasting mushrooms, as long as you can get them before the bugs do. We were hunting in mainly Douglas fir at an elevation of about 1500'. Some mushroom safety items:
1. Never eat a mushroom unless you are absolutely certain of its identity. If in doubt, throw it out!
2. Mushroom hunters have a tendency to get lost. It can be easy to get excited about finding mushrooms, get distracted, and suddenly realize you're lost! Keep track of your bearings, and if you're hunting in an area where you get reception bring your cell phone and make sure it's charged.
3. I have come across some sketchy people out in the woods. As always, be aware of your surroundings. At the very least I always carry my knife for self defense.
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