Non-Wood Forest Products
Mushroom Picking Guidelines
At this time, no commercial mushroom permits are available. Mushroom picking is for personal use only, and no permit required for personal use.
PERSONAL USE HARVESTING
Personal use harvesting - applies:
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order: (0402-00-50):
- Persons may personal harvest up to 5 gallons of morel mushrooms per person and possess up to 10 gallons per person per day.
- The mushrooms are used for non-commercial purposes only.
- Mushrooms are not to be sold for profit.
The best times for successful mushroom gathering are dependent upon the picking area. Mushrooms emerge in the spring when moisture, soil, aspect, snow levels and temperatures are just right. Generally the season starts in late May and extends through June.
Most often the best location for mushrooms is in areas that were burned or the soil was disturbed the previous year. Sometimes there are mushrooms found two-three years after the burn, although usually the first year is generally the optimal season. The spring snow pack helps determine the amount and timing of mushroom growth. Snow melt can greatly influence when, and for how long, mushrooms survive.
Berry Picking Guidelines
At this time, no commercial berry permits are available. Berry picking is for personal use only, and no permit required for personal use.