CajunShroomer3578

Found these in louisiana in a grassy area,surrounded by pine trees. No spore print taken. Blue staining

Not sure what kind of tree these were growing on, first 3 pictures were taken on a Sunday morning and the 4th picture, 3 days later. Hadn't harvested any so no spore print. Oysters ?

K thanks. I'll do a little more research and get back with you

Dave, do you think these are the same ? Spore print was light yellow. Specimens were actually yellowish. Pictures show different

Thanks ladyflyfish, that pot pie sure sounds delicious. I'm really anxious to experiment with these cow. What's the chances of the laetiporus growing in the same location on the same tree every year like the HOW? I haven't read much that points to this happening. Although it looked as if there were laetiporus growing about 6 feet above the fresh specimens but were far past there prime.

Yes it sure has been a little while. But you can bet your butt I'll be on the look out for them. Thanks again for all your help.

Dave, it'll be difficult but not impossible. Actually pin pointing the location where I found them will be difficult. I've probably traveled 10 miles on foot that day foraging. I was just taking pictures not really paying attention to where I found each specimen. I'm pretty new to this so I didn't think anything of it at the time. May take a little while but I'll do my best to locate and harvest them.

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Dave, I apologize for the late response on this post. The texture was pretty soft and pliable, surface minutely hairy , and it was growing out of the ground right next to the base of a very mature live oak. Didn't want to disturb it much so I had checked to see if it were rooted to tree roots or not.

Dave, to relocate these would be pretty challenging. I was out in a big set of woods when I found them. What do you mean by " dried material would be of intrest"? Drying them out for further observing ? Thanks puddleduck!! Rum, from what I'm being told, I've found a pretty rare specimen to North American. Found these in South Louisiana

4rum... I was reading some of your post on ways to prepare them and noticed you par boiled before freezing. Well, I actually read the post after I washed and stuck them in the freezer without boiling. Is that going to be a problem? Also , I trimmed the edges off cause they were just a little too soft and juicy for my comfort. I almost threw the edges away but decided to just freeze the edges and meatier pieces separate. I'm thinking a vegan casserole with the edges. Ladyflyfish ..... Yes. !!! Very soft and squishy !! It was very awkward !! But just taste so darn good. !!

After many hours of searching in the deep woods of South Louisiana and coming up empty handed, I receive a call from a buddy of mine ,who I introduced foraging too, very excited telling me he found these in the city park a mile from his home. Needless to say we went back the next morning to find them still undisturbed and harvested some. Super excited!! After sautéing a small portion to make sure I wouldn't have an allergic reaction to them, I surprised of the gelatinous, chicken fat texture. I know they are also called chicken of the woods because of the taste but was not expecting that texture !!

Thanks for all your help guys and gals. Greatly appreciated

Thanks everyone ! I checked out mushroom observers website and they're a little high tech for me. I figured y'all would enjoy this as much as I do. I'm like a kid in the candy store when I go out foraging. It's amazing all the specimens I used to just walk right by when doing other outdoor activities.

Found this growing on a fairly fresh broken oak tree branch a few weeks ago Not sure of identity. Haven't found anything remotely close in books. Very beautiful specimen in person !!

Thanks Dave !! Pretty interesting....my field guide says if it is a Auricularia auricula it's edible. I noticed mushroom expert says different. Not that I plan on eating it I was wondering your take on that and have you ever tried it. ?

Here ya go

Forgot the picture of tree... I apologize

Found this specimen here in South Louisiana growing on a dead tree lying on the ground. Not sure what kind of tree so I posted a picture of it as well. Found a few look a likes in my field but hadn't 100% identified it. Also just thought I'd share it with you guys and gals because I'm sure you'll can appreciate its beauty.

Thanks man that'll help quite a bit. What kind of temperatures you guys been having in PA ? The only thing I can think of is that it hasn't quite cooled off here for chickens and hens. I've been following a guy named Dave/earthwalker40 on YouTube for a while, who is located in Ohio , and there temps been ranging in the upper 40's to upper 50's and he's harvested quite a few so far this fall. Plenty of rain and moisture from humidity. Also..... I've posted some pics in the ID forum if ya wouldn't mind checking out, any advice would be appreciated.

Found this specimen about two weeks ago here in South Louisiana growing at the bottom of a very mature live oak. At first glance I got exited thinking it was a hen of the woods. After approaching and thoroughly investigating and turning pages in my National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American I have yet to be able to 100% identify it. I thought maybe a Berkley or Black staining but gut feeling tells me it's something else. I apologize for the lack of photography skills. Didn't want to disturb the mushroom too much cause I hadn't planned on picking it until 100% sure if at all it's edible. Spore print white to cream and stains a light brown when touched. Taste mild and quite pleasant. Very small sample that is.

Man nice finds !! I've been searching high and low the last month or so for chicken and hen mushrooms. No luck.... Are those recent finds? And also if you don't mind me asking are you in the states ?

Cool another south louisianan !! I thought for a while it was the only crazy Cajun foraging wild mushrooms. Yea that was the only site I found for clubs in the gulf region. I was actually thinking of going meet up with them on that foray near Beaumont in November. Not quite sure yet. And about the chanterelles and oysters ..... That's two species that were aren't lacking here in south LA. I'm actually from a little town near the basin but currently live in Lafayette. I have yet to make it there to forage. I've actually found many chanterelles and oysters in the middle of Lafayette !! Thanks for the reply.

I would like to start by thanking administration for allowing me to become a member. Oh wait, I probably should have told y'all my name first. Daniel here folks...... Born and raised in South Louisiana I've always enjoyed the great outdoors. Up until just recently, like most people, I've always overlooked mushrooms growing in the wild due to my lack of knowledge of them. Now I can't past a oak tree without looking for a hen of the woods or a cluster of chanterelles !!! Last few months I been doing some exstinsive research to find mushroom clubs or something of that nature to help me get started but fail to do so. Seems to me there aren't as many Cajuns as I thought there would be interested in foraging for mushrooms. Anyways I'll wrap this up cause I'll go on for days. Look forward to possibly meeting people in my area who share the same intrest and getting good feedback from my fellow foragers. Thanks again !!