Foraging for Mushrooms in February

In this episode of Mushroom Wonderland, Aaron Hilliard- VP of the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society and Creator of Mushroom Wonderland takes un on a foray in the forest of Western Washington to see what wild mushrooms are growing in the dead of winter, and helps to identify them and give any special facts about these shrooms.
On our walk we encounter 2 types of common conch mushrooms in a conifer dominant forest- the "artists conch," Ganoderma applanatum and the "Red Belted Conch," Fomitopsis mounceae. We learn to decipher the two from one another. Then we come across a suprise flush of "Candy Caps," Lactarius rubidus- a sweet edible delicacy. We come across some mature "Decievers," Laccaria laccata group. We have a look at some beautiful "Rosy Conchs," Rhodofomes cajanderi. We coma across a large troop of "The Black Footed Polypore," Picipes badius. We also do a bit of a show and tell to reveal what he carries in his backpack while out foraging.
This video is an attempt to make the video a bit more professional, shot in 4k with beautiful sweeping drone shots, amazing forest footage and improved sound quality. Hopefully it makes for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
I am not endorsing any of the products in my pack.
Thanks for watching and Mush-love!!