Yep!

I think it was just the error of my scale, but I should double check that penny!

Thanks for checking in. This was at a pond a couple hours south of Portland. I don't like to post the exact locations of my spots publicly, but if you're in the area and interested in going I'd be happy to tell you the location, just send me an email at [email protected] and I'll get back to you.

Good question! My family and I have often eaten them when the bottom of the caps are just starting to turn black. I just cut that part off and it has never been an issue. If, however, a lot of the cap has already turned to black goo, then I pass. One of the challenges with shaggy makes is that they're so ephemeral: They seem to spring up overnight, and deliquesce in a short time. At any rate, please remember the golden rule of mushroom hunting: If in doubt, throw it out! Good luck and happy hunting.

Haha thanks Mike, always nice to have you check in. I hope all is well for you!

Hi Michael, this was a pond near where I live in Oregon, a couple hours south of Portland. I don't like to post the exact location publicly, but if you're in the area I'd be happy to share it with you. Just shoot me an email at [email protected] and I'll get back to you!

Yeah I've tried the columbia I got nothing , oregon sucks

Interesting. I didn't realize these crayfish are making their way up the Mississippi River, and I'm glad to hear they're not considered environmentally destructive. Thanks for the information on this. I refer to them in the video as invasive because here in Oregon, that's how the ODFW (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) designates red swamp crayfish (Procambarus clarkii). And sorry if I've caused any confusion; this video was recorded in Oregon but I am originally from Minnesota (and grew up on the Mississippi!).

Good luck!

That's possible (and that would be great!), but I think it's just that my digital scale isn't all that accurate....

Cool! It sounds like your level of dedication to making a quality pick was a lot higher than mine, haha. Did you make a handle for it?

Used to also built a lot of traps as a kid with wire, nets, chicken wire, window screens. Used to use hot dogs, from carp we caught, dog/cat food, liver. Really, whatever we could get our hands on

Cool! That's really neat that your grandfather actually made it into a business. Thanks for sharing this.

Cooking them with garlic sounds great!

Hi Mark thanks for your cooking suggestions! I've used the Zatarain's boil before; I'm glad to hear it's approved by someone in Louisiana where you all definitely know a thing or two about fixing crawfish. I didn't think of adding artichokes to the boil.... That sounds good. Thanks again!

I seriously doubt anyone in Minnesota has ever heard of Zatarain's..😊

@@user-wx1jk6ls1z Ha!

Seriously? I mean, I'll eat just about anything, especially from the ocean, but I've never eaten a pea crab. Another viewer commented that they taste good; I thought that person was just messing with me. How do you prepare them?

@@WesternEclectic I steam open most shellfish, so I just pick them out cooked and eat them whole.

@@grancitodos7318 Ah, OK, got it. They still don't look too appetizing, but then again neither do the gaper clams. I'll have to try them next time I steam clams!

Yep, for the size of the signal crayfish we have here in Oregon, these traps work well. I've used them on red swamp crayfish too and the "automatic sorting" from the mesh size works well for them too. Regardless of what traps you get, good luck and happy crayfishing!

I was wondering if anyone would ask! These are Hoffman boots, the "Double Insulated Hoffman Guide" model. I really like them and they've held up well.

I will give that a try next time. Thanks!

Good point! I usually find that the copper pennies hold up pretty well; the zinc ones get really corroded though. They just don't make 'em like they used to, haha.

Hi Robert, thanks for these tips on making traps! It would be fun to try making my own traps someday and this will help. Thanks again and happy holidays!

Roll ou plastic mesh for a 9" circle. double the seam for a alternated row for stiffness and use 6" or less wire ties to hold together. Cut the hole for a total of 2" openings.

@@roberthodge2771 Thanks! I like your idea of plastic mesh. It seems like whenever I use hardware cloth (metal wire) for a project I always end up with cuts all over my hands, haha.

Bummer! Glad to hear you got a new Opinel, and at least the replacement cost isn't as bad as a Benchmade or Spyderco knife. I'm a big fan of Opinel knives and have several. They seem to have good quality without being very expensive. Thanks for checking in and take care!

Cool! I never knew the toothed jelly fungus (Pseudohydnum gelatinosum) was also called cat's tongue. I'll have to try them sometime. Thanks for letting me know.

Keine Ursache!

That would be awesome! Although unfortunately I'm almost certain it's just the level of precision in my scale; the 1983 example I was using felt lighter in my hand and had that zinc "feel" to it. But I never knew there was such a thing as a 1983 copper penny, and you're right, they are very valuable! Thanks for letting me know. One of my favorite things about KZfaq is that I'm able to keep learning new things when folks take the time to comment and enlighten me. Thanks again!

Good luck!

Thank you for the information on this!

Yep, pig's ears definitely tend to have a lot of bugs when they get older. I am oftentimes too late too and my hopes are dashed when I pick one of these mushrooms only to discover the bugs have beat me to it!

Great to hear from you sir. And it is a very nice barn, but belongs to my neighbor, haha. The trees are definitely ours though. The deer knocked some over during their brawl, but no big deal. Always nice to see a comment from you, and I hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving! Keep in touch!

@@WesternEclectic🦃 Thank you, and to you and your family as well! 😎✌️