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MessagesCome down Willits and california. What's the action like down there. Are the pines/matsi's up in force yet? what are prices like for #1's
MessagesDoes anyone know of anyone who is selling fresh mistletoe for christmas decorating in the comox valley area now or the near future? Thankyou
MessagesThanks mikenmatt ;-)
Messagescougarman if you take care of the shipping im in port and they are still comming but no one to buy them. how can we do this?
Messagescarla,I use to get huge amounts in the nass all on cottonwood logs,I used to get about 2 or 3 a lb from ponderosa,there are two types,both edible,I have only picked one type
MessagesHello folk., Well I'm as confused as ever, ground mushrooms are absent, usually we have a zillion slimies ( deer mushroms , Hygrophorous) here , however mushrooms growing in trees seem to be thriving, lots of oysters and believe it or not reishi , hell, I have only see them in the spring , they are just coming out, the biggest one was about the size of a small fist , but they were there ! plenty of shitakies of course ,I think the best time for them this year so far , anyways happy turkey day to all , They are cooking up a storm here at home , I just helped a bit , hell like 10 or 15 dishes but I am well in my way to get drunk, (posted while drunk}, be well all .
MessagesAnyone ever find a bears tooth? And if so, How much did u get paid for it?
MessagesHappy Thanksgiving to all our American friends! :-)
Messagesthanks for the insight you two..... this area is i suspect very similar to nakusp.... some years great for mushrooms ,, some yrs not so good.... me , i always get some and consider myself top 5 picker in this area.... there is some who get more but i am pretty consistent.... maybe that is persistent lol .....there is also a few who make out good on boxwood .... pussywillows in the spring.... just a bounty like there.... my parents used to live here and moved to logan lake which was ok but kamloops is like ashcroft ,, cache creek and all those little deserts.... then there is the flat northern areas ..... i need mountainsssssssssssss...... oh and then it rained ... againnnn ger
MessagesMTCW (my two cents worth) we lived down ny arrow parks ferry near Nakusp and i gotta agree with Tinker -beatuiful area, super friendly people, very healthy boxwood patches but just terrible mushroom harvesting. Just terrible! har hardy har. So bad in fact, as we are gluttens for punishment - we head back there every year. Land prices all over are quickly on the rise so if you plan to relocate, research and move quick. For those who have snow and can clear it, grab a few contracts as it pays well and keeps one's legs and lungs in shape for when you need them the most -harvesting! Peace Folks.
MessagesHappy Thanksgiving :-)
Messagesoops,I meant "terrain" not "terrane" I missed your question about logging Garf.There doesn't seem to be a lot of logging going on down there lately,so I really don't know if it's still a hotbed.
MessagesGarf,I live in Kamloops.Please feel free to send some of your rain our way.lol This town is a damn desert.As for Nukusp,it's really beautiful there.It's a small town that borders the arrow lakes.The mountains are tall and rugged,and the scenery is certainly breathtaking.The mushroom picking is like anywhere else,there's good years and bad years.On the plus side,there's lots of gentle terrane to pick,which is great for us older folks.On a good year down there I can pick as much as I used to humping my ass up the Van Dyke mountain.Also,the fall weather there is usually spectacular.It really is a lovely little town,and the people are quite frendly.I have never taken any pics of the area so unfortunately I can't send you any.You should consider coming over this way to pick some fall,I think you would love it.I would love to see some pics of your area,my e mail is drtroad@telus.net
MessagesI have a few pounds of #1s and #2s and cant find a buyer here in Eugene, OR. If any of you out there would like to buy some or know of a buyer in my area please respond or email me at joeymetts@hotmail.com. Thanks in advance to any who reply!
Messageshey all .... let there be rain and there was.... and then it poured ,followed by a deluge with a pause for a flock of geese.... i'm sure anyone on the coast of BC gets my drift.... ewwwww poor chice of words..... tinker did you say morels!!!!! geezzzz with the fires around here should be a few alright.... i gotta quit buying logging truck loads of firewood or i'm never going to have time.... jk i will always have time for mushrooms.... tinker i take it you are in nakusp or thereabouts and am quite curious about that area .... have been looking at the area on BC Homes for sale .... it would be hard to leave here but for the right circumstance anythings possible.... do you really love it there??? is it still a hotbed for contraversy when it comes to logging against preservation??? what is the ipp situation like .... any good mushrooms pics?? send me a few ger_takeaguess@hotmail.com .... i have lots .... so i could send some your way and show you my neck of the woods......cougarman do you do fish charters??? just curious .... send me pics,,, i like to see other areas..... now for the fire morelssssss ....... ger
MessagesHi all, am looking to get the following type of mushrooms if anyone can help? 1) Cortinarius speciosissimus 2) Amanita phalloides 3) Amanita muscaria would highly appreciate it, my contact email is oki_sacho@yahoo.com thanks!
MessagesHi all, I am looking to acquire the following types of mushrooms if anyone can supply? 1) Cortinarius speciosissimus 2) Amanita phalloides 3) Amanita muscaria Required urgently, Many thanks Sacho
MessagesHey wild side,the part of the burn that I checked out is in fairly gentle terrain.There are some steep areas,but as long as there's mushrooms who cares!It's great that you have snowboarding to get you through the winter.I already have ants in my pants, and it's only November! lol
MessagesHey Tinker, Ahhh - Morels already eh! I hear ya. :-) I've too have been researching morels in the West Koot's. The terrain may be a little harsh as we picked there years ago for Matsi's but that won't stop us. Local efforts are paying off as local interest is on the rise so get organized folks. Its time! Moving on, Got a new snowboard this year so it'll happily help get me thru the winter. Take it Easy Folks.
Messageshi , we just moved to the blachly , or area and we have been picking Chantrelles. I have a couple pounds - not to sure how many .. but need to find a buyer - anyone know of any in the eugene surrounding areas? they are about 2 days old now.....but dont want to throw out a good days hard pickin ! please email me asap collegehoney20@yahoo.com thanks !
MessagesWent for a drive yesterday to check out a fire for next spring.If we get lots of moisture it should be a good one.It was hard to find the right access,so if I'm lucky no one else will find it. ;-) Rob,would you happen to have a few spare baskets?If you do,give me a call.
MessagesHey there fellows., Well I did not make it to the shore yet , being doing a bit of farm work, also I'm getting kind of lazy , long season, I'm about ready for a vacation, however I did pick myself about 200 pounds of shitakies today, they are still pumping, ., hopefully one more trip to the shore before it's too late and it's a wrap for this season. it has been unusually warm this past couple weeks , some days we are hitting the sixties , however no mushrooms, I guess they went dormant , got to wait until next year.
MessagesOut today picking good Boletes in Oak and Pine terrainlthough alot of moisture there are no worms. Boletes freeze very well especially when saturated. Have/am drying Matsi/Chantys/Boletes in a limited amount. 28gram bags. matsi looks the best dried, will look at market price accordingly. I scrounged a few pines and healthy Chantys yesterday, however not worth a commercial pick. (Will pay $4.00LB for good Yellows from Island) There used to be good patches out there in previous years, however logged. Maybe huint for Hedgehogs and Yellowfeet once rain settles down. email: sunnyscharters@shaw.ca
MessagesHey Garf,I know the rain and snow sucks,but, just think how good it will be for morels in the spring. I can't wait! May the winter fly by quickly! :-)
Messageshey all.... the rain can turn off now anytime!!!! Gotta have webbed feet for this but at least the snow is gone for now ,,, albi just up the hills a bit.... maybe just maybe i can get in another walk this weekend.... had matsutake with my steak last night and chantrelle fried rice .... both fresh.... and they were yummy .... it has rained probably 8 inches since last week but the freezing level never went right to the top so no floods except high water in ditches etc... lucky so far.... best to all ger
MessagesGetting cold here also. Snow level coming down in a couple days. Anybody got 10 pounds 3 & 4 they want to ship to Ontario? Its for a food product research project. Buyer will pay for shipping and handling plus a very good price for mushrooms. Email me if you are interested. I'm going to a buyer in town tonight to see if one will fill the order. Later, Matsiman.
Messagesbrrr, it is getting colder every darn day here...lol
Messageswell just picked mt last 40 pounds of chanties down here in port alberni everyone have a great winter and i will see some of you next season
Messageswell just picked mt last 40 pounds of chanties down here in port alberni everyone have a great winter and i will see some of you next season
MessagesTreeguy., I love it and I hate it when crap like that happens to me , I guess it's just a test for our determination.
MessagesHey there fellow shromers., Well since it got old very quickly, ( been meandering like a shadow in the bush ) , I decide today that I will be hunting in my kayak , Hell, has you may guess , no success, however it was a little more fun that a continuous foot wondering in the bush., I just got back a few minutes ago , I can launch right here at home 20 feet away from the front door , beautiful trip, very dramatic the fog was very thick couldn't see more than 30 feet away , I did see lots of loons , however not many shrooms and matsies only in my dreams, I will take a final trip to the shore and I am calling it quits. take care of yourself fellows.
MessagesHey all .... looks like it might be over here in the whistler / pemberton area as well.... glad i went for a little walk yesterday and found enough matsutake for my dinner tonight, because we have about 4 inches of the white stuff now.... wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too early .... anyhow hope everyone had a good year and if the snow melts i will go down the lake looking.... ger
MessagesGreetings everyone: I wanted to take a minute and thank everyone that I was able to see or speak to again this season. We have ended our season now and I hope all of you have a great winter and stay warm.
Messageswell i know its over up here in the fraser valley,went out for a hr n got beat by a hailstorm,froze my !@@!#@ off n got 3lbs of chanties,till next year ppl,dreams of full buckets
MessagesShoegy...I don't know where you're picking, but the Western Washington season looks like it has just about died out. Guess I was lucky to find six this past Monday.
MessagesI must be either looking to high or to low but i cannot find a single pine....great lookin ground cold temps...I`m beginning to think I`m Jinxed!
MessagesSeen Chanterelles at costco for 7.99 a pound yesterday??
MessagesForest Harvest...to funny...IMAO
MessagesHello folk ., Mushroom tracker please send me the GPS coordinates of your patches , so I know were not to go., hahaha ., well I'm still walking in the woods because it's all I do , since is hardly anything left to pick , hard to stop dead cold, it almost looks like mid December out there., however my shitakes are giving their last flush , a pretty good one at that, lets see if this warm spell lasts , good luck folk .
Messagesstay out of my patches ppl thks
Messageslife is simple if you choose to live it that way.... a somber day that makes me think hard on the sacrifices made... the young lives lost .... the damage done..... respects ger
MessagesCarla... back at ya ;) To all the vets out there goes my deepest respect...myclman..... buds now only $1/lb... markets flooded lol..... wildside.... I agree,,, thx to Andy............. To all the trolls; remember what you put out today will come back at ya so back to your caves and suck slime. Ha ha thats all I got to say yee ha back to driving.. later
MessagesA heartwarming thank you to all the people affected by engaging in nasty conflict. May the gains be taken advantage of. Peace and heavy buckets.
MessagesMad Morel; Happy VETERANS DAY and thank you and all other veterans who served from their respective countries so much for your years of service to help keep our world free. It truly is a sad day that your designated BULL BOARD has degenerated to the point where people who were never in battle or defending freedoms or who never came home disabled from across the oceans during the Vietnam conflict period of time like you and John did can do what they have done to the board that was created and designated for posting PERSONAL, NON-MUSHROOM related thoughts and opinions. I have spoken with Chris Matherly and he will allow truth to be posted on his board. He has allowed me to post my negative opinions about one of his past forays without censorship in the past and I believe that he is one who will not be manipulated by m5s, rpm and other liars. A truthful blog on certain subjects coming as soon as I find the time to make it.
Messagespicking more boletes than i have ever seen. whats the market like?
MessagesFound about a pound today. Just getting started here. All small and shallow, and saw only about a dozen more than I picked. Gonna wait a couple days to check again. Growth conditions not good, so may take 5 days to grow and maybe see how the season is gonna be. Later, Matsiman
MessagesI noticed the comments of 700 lbs. If a good year I could carry all the lows Id be bogged down a couple thousand Ilbs. To pick a couple hundred of bud ,there's a good day.
MessagesGood to see a few familiar call names. I trust the fall season has been enjoyable wherever the wind pushed you. I'm doing some research and I have a few questions if you have a spare moment. I'd like to learn from some of you, in particular the veterans, of your efforts you may have taken towards giving back to the forest? How was it received? Do you feel there was some progress? I've read and participated on the Mastiman for a few years and would like to thank him and his team for making this site possible. Its been very helpful. Regards. weilerhart@shaw.ca
MessagesSafe travels King Morel...Im in the south of Spain at the moment...headed to Extremadura to pick boletes, the season is just starting. Back home later in december...Home, by the way, is about 8000 miles from Chase BC. Stay warm everybody.....Peace R
MessagesAnother Buyer; I do not know if my arnica are the same but am of the opinion that Rocky Mountain arnica I photograph each summer while researching burn site and natural morels in several Western States look all the same to me. .... but then I am not a botinist.
MessagesHi kingmorel :-)
MessagesChase fire/R wow echos of the past... will b going thru chase on route to the island in about 4 days... lving Toronto in about 15 mins. Shoot me an email and if I have time I will stop for coffee... kingmorel@hotmail.com Will be updating my progress on my facebook..R
MessagesKING MOREL, good luck in Indo! You might even catch some good waves while you are there. Been a while since I saw you last in the camp near Chase 2005?.....awesome chicken on the stove!!!! R at the Chase morel camp.
MessagesLone Lobo, thanks for the information anyways...yeah it would be for nex year if anything happens. It has to be ARNICA MONTANA and Im not sure if the MONTANA variety is the one in the Pacific Northwest...anyone know? Thanks and any information is appreciated. AB
MessagesDucan... good luck with your new direction... I will be on the island nxt week
MessagesRe locked gates and harvesting private lands... As these lands are private for the most part there is not alot you can do but times are a changing... If they dont follow the old forest practice code then in future they will have to pay the assest value of standing timber in property tax, instead of the 5% of the value they now enjoy. Mills around BC have refused to pay thier taxes so the mayors are now taking companies to task over private lands to raise $$$ for the coffers... its about time IMO time for a more lvl playing field... FYI the best matsi patch in north america is now over mature logs laying on the ground... Island Timberlands sux big and should be in jail IMO... to log raprian zones that were left by other compaies is beyond any logic... to then leave 90% of the trees on the ground is criminal
MessagesIf anyone can pick 700lbs a day its boomer... he is probably picking one of my patches ;) Knowing that boomer often will pick for an afternoon and then the nxt day it would really be a 2 day pick... Jimmy too always did that...also Boomer seldom picks alone on big picks so I would guess he was with Lawrence and prob bought some from others up the Dyke so they did not have to run to town... the real question is what % were buttons as low grade dont count with the pros... I have picked over 300lbs/day many times but only on the island... nvr on the mainland... nowadays i prefer to pick lobster mushrooms...700lbs a day or more possible if you dont mess with the chanties and the $$$ are better...easier pick as well... besides dont have to sell to the Joes to survive.peace everyone and have a great winter. Im off to Indo to buy more teak... got my website up now... http://www.enchantedteak.com R
MessagesHello there ., Well it seems the faucet has been shut. off , very few matsies left , this year has been an bloody enigma ( however I did learn a lot } very short season, to say the least ., I remember a few years back , Thanksgiving day to be precise , I had dinner that night in Boston [Plenty of snow that night ], and afterwards the plan was to go cod fishing however , the next morning in our way to the ship we sow the biggest flush of matsutake flags ever , so of course we delayed the fishing since we wanted to go matsie hunting , I AM TELLING YOU , that was the biggest flush I have ever seen in the eastern coast line , but now early November and things are shutting down. best of luck to all .
MessagesAnother buyer; It may be a bit late in the year to obtain arnica flowers, I picked some this summer to place inside my sock when a blister began developing but did not put any extras aside for selling. One summer when I was selling wild gourmet mushrooms in a farmers market the man next to me was selling arnica cream, I gave my only bottle to a friend for her arthritis and wish now I had obtained more from him. ..... I am going to do some more late season fire morel research and will watch for arnica.
MessagesHi mushroomers... I was wondering if anyone know where to get ARNICA FLOWERS and WITCHHAZEL. If anyone is familiar with these products and can get/pick them, I would be interested in LARGE amounts right away. Leave your message here or email me at enjoymushrooms@gmail.com.....Thanks and squeeze the season as much as you can....AB
MessagesI observed picking pines that deer chop and chomp the tops that results in a rather clean cut. as i dry most of mine, i've recently started slicing the tops along with some stem for harvest. its cleaner, is more efficient and resulting in better quality. after is decomposes, there's no trace. Matsiman or others: any idea if that discourages future growth?
MessagesWell things are now slowing here in PR. Still a few new ones but not rewarding for your time in bush. The " second flush" don't look good right now. But who knows, nobody has figured the pines out yet. I had a short year with my wife's surgery but been out most of Oct. It is fun while it's lasting. Hope you all are having luck. Just remember, after you pick that schroom, put the ground you just picked, back to the way it was before you got there. The peeled moss and dug up ground can't help your return luck. Chow-----Powell River Jack
MessagesGot lost in Norhtern Canada.LOL Nope just getting the big Divorce and have been kicked out of da house. No puter unless I get to the library. I did have a great time with Kingmorel and qpines this summer. never seen so many Lobies in my life and to have free range to pick them all woooohooo! Well just going through the motions until it is over. And then looks like I am heading to New Mexico to my aunts extra house to start anew. I love the fact that I will be able to cross in to Mexico with my nexus card that I got for travel in and out of canada nad mexico. This should be fun! Well I wont bore u with the hoopla but I will try and keep intouch with my peeps in here. Garf u got room at your place if I decided to come out and vivit the olympics? in whistler this year? Hit me up might be a road trip unless I can do it for less in gas with my car! Going to create a new relatity show called have car will travel. Ps tent and sleeping bag have been in my trunk of my car since camping with Randy in July! Somethings just feel right! duncan on the move!
Messagescongrats cougarman. things seems to be working for you. i'm not sure what marketing imagination means though? may be helpful to explain. a much bigger picture is some people would rather explore options that may help others. as a pickers philosophy, its always a wise idea to invest a little time looking for new territory. Regards All.
Messagescan meet someone to sell my matsi's to i live in montana and pick the upper northwest and ihate to waffle stomp baskets cuz i can't send my matsis to anyone up there in bc,vancouver ya know all you guys set the price for us and its gettn hard thanks for listening montana
MessagesYa, marketing imagination, and the Matsutake facts. Today I headed into the Patch real early and picked a good bucket of 1's and some 2,3,4 and with the time change headed back to Victoria to me humble Mushroom stand and had a decent afternoon of sales. 1's $24.00LB and others are $12.00. See how this week pans out for the buyers. Usually when I sell the Chantys ($12.00LB, I include a taste of a Matsi Cap and low and behold most all come back to buy Matsi. // Today some real fat number one in the Patches, however not a lot of starters.... Matsi Nation. C
Messagescougarman, you hit the nail on the head. what's needed is a much HUGER oraganized Media Campaign to spark interest. There's not nearly enough of this presently. Aroma, flavour and for many, many more, a taste of something that's new to them = Wild Mushrooms. As K. Hunter supports, (me too) its also about product accountability. ie. every commercially sold apple has a tracable stamp ... something practically simpler though? Peace All. |
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