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By “recreational foraging” I don’t mean looking around for recreational activities, but rather foraging for food on public lands as a recreational pursuit. \u00a0A lot of people wonder what’s the point of walking in the woods to see the scenery, it just seems a waste of time to them. \u00a0They need another sort of motivation.<\/p>\n
There are a few articles in the eMagazine about different approaches to outdoor exploration that may motivate such people including:<\/p>\n
but, \u00a0our most popular article is about hunting morel mushrooms<\/a>. \u00a0Morel mushrooms are one food you can forage for, if you know when and where to look, but there are many other wild edibles that might motivate some outdoor exploration throughout the warmer months.<\/p>\n Clearly morels are the most popular mushrooms among foragers, but there are many other edible species to be found. \u00a0Most people, appropriately, fear eating wild mushrooms simply because they aren’t certain of their identification skills. \u00a0It’s always best to participate in a foray\u00a0with experienced mushroom pickers to learn the ropes and how to identify a few edible species. \u00a0You can start with the official forays of the North American Mycological Association<\/a> then Google “mushroom foray” to find a wide variety of other forays around the world.<\/p>\n When you are getting started, it’s best to learn how to positively identify a handful of species then begin your foraging adventure. \u00a0Some species that are commonly suggested for\u00a0beginners because of their unique appearance are:<\/p>\n There are a lot of great mushroom identification books around that can help you identify these species and many others. \u00a0I recommend:<\/p>\n There are also some helpful apps for your smart phone like Audubon Mushrooms<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and Roger’s Mushrooms<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n One thing to remember about hunting berries in the wilderness is that bears love berries. \u00a0Bring your bear spray and be prepared to abandon your foray at any time! \u00a0With that out of the way, let’s take a look at some berries you might find.<\/p>\n The most popular berries include:<\/p>\n Huckleberries<\/p><\/div>\n Like mushrooms, there\u00a0are some berries that may make you ill. \u00a0Here are some books that will help you find and identify edible\u00a0wild\u00a0berries:<\/p>\n You might also try out the Wild Berries and Herbs 2 Lite<\/a><\/em>\u00a0(or Pro version)\u00a0<\/em>App for your smart phone. \u00a0The app offers photos and descriptions of all kinds of berries and other edible plants as well. \u00a0Only a few are included in the free version. \u00a0If it works for you, the full version only costs around $6.<\/p>\n You don’t really have to go far to find edible greens. \u00a0Any dandelions in your yard? How about wild sorrel? \u00a0or\u00a0curly dock, purslane, chickweed, wild spinach, or\u00a0wild mustard? \u00a0These any many more common plants can be combined into some pretty tasty salads. \u00a0There are really two tricks involved with foraging for these plants:<\/p>\n Wild edible\u00a0plants\u00a0can be found just about anywhere including many urban areas, so finding them isn’t very difficult. \u00a0A\u00a0good \u00a0book like Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt To Plate<\/a><\/em> Be sure that you are foraging on property where it\u00a0is allowed. \u00a0The National Parks have more limits than National Forests. \u00a0Permits, usually free, are often required. \u00a0Be sure to check with the land manager’s office before you set out on your adventure.<\/p>\n With proper planning, your trip to the wilderness can include searches for a wide variety of wild edibles. \u00a0To help you with that, \u00a0try Edible Wild Plants: A North American Field Guide to Over 200 Natural Foods<\/a> If foraging appeals to you, you are not alone. \u00a0It’s the kind of\u00a0activity that has primal roots in the human experience and can be practiced right in your own back yard or deep in the wilderness, wherever you prefer.<\/p>\n By “recreational foraging” I don’t mean looking around for recreational activities, but rather foraging for food on public lands as a recreational pursuit. \u00a0A lot of people wonder what’s the point of walking in the woods to see the scenery, it just seems a waste of time to them. \u00a0They need another sort of motivation. 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