CajunShroomer3578 Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 I don’t believe we have anything specific to south Louisiana. Here are a couple I found that might be helpful https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Gulf-Coast-States-Mississippi/dp/1477318151 https://www.amazon.com/Mushrooms-Southeastern-United-States-Bessette/dp/081563112X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted October 24, 2019 Report Share Posted October 24, 2019 Looks like the Gulf States Mycology website is up to date and active. One day I’ll join. Too much going on now. Just thought I’d share for those interested I seeking likeminded folks http://gsmyco.org/home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted October 27, 2019 Report Share Posted October 27, 2019 Hello fellow louisianians...i am new to this foraging for mushrooms. So do anyone has a recommendation on a good book to identify the 🍄 mushrooms for a beginner? I find them fascinating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad McDaniel Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 Up and Northern and Southern Arkansas morels and chanterelles come up in March i have even seen chanterelles as late a july also i always thought morels only come up in spring but found out they also come up in the fall also same weather as spring and lions main start in fall till spring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaneandFinn Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 On 10/20/2019 at 9:11 AM, Shawnsay said: Can someone recommend a book that features all edible mushrooms in south Louisiana? I just picked up Mushrooms of the Gulf Coast States and it seems great. The Audubon guide apparently had errors and poor reviews. Hoping to hike the spillway or pearl river soon. Gonna spread some trimmings from an oyster mushroom harvest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MycoMadness Posted February 5, 2020 Report Share Posted February 5, 2020 I also just moved to New Orleans would totally love to go out and mushroom hunt with someone. I have an idea for at least a few spots. My email is ethan_hagen2004@yahoo.com. also, i suggest we set them up of the facebook group, its getting active again. https://www.facebook.com/nola.mushroom/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBZJmE4j-eU2jVqJvuWfKnOIzyqN-uelq8-2oqg_nYzhQE2DFZpxjv2SgOqdW4oSg6uthokSrZORx4o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr3ymatter Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 Hey y'all, Im extremely new to the subject, haven't even forged yet, but just wanted to say hello and I'm from Eunice, not too far from Lafayette or lake Charles. Me and my girl are vegetarians so I just wondered tonight why we never thought of harvesting our own mushrooms? I plan to do a LOT more research before we begin, but happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MycOhMy Posted July 6, 2020 Report Share Posted July 6, 2020 Hello all My partner and I are novices but completely obsessed. We've found practically our weight in Chanterelles of several kinds this year as well as summer oysters, lots of hard to fully ID boletes and a ton of wood ears. Trying to understand milkcaps is our new challenge. We're in BR and would always be happy to exchange pix and help each other out with IDs and, if COVID slows down, even meet up and do some forays. We haven't joined the Gulf States myco society yet, mostly because COVID wasn't going to allow us to go on the upcoming foray, but its on our list of to-dos. Nice to meet you! Mat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 22, 2020 Report Share Posted July 22, 2020 I have old live oaks on east west and south and a bank of cypress on the edge of bayou Lafourche (preserving my bank) in Thibodaux - Pure shade- I have bright orange trumpet shaped odd shaped mushrooms coming up under the cypress in my lawn- look like chanterelles- ridges from the ground up all the way to the ruffled edges- are these edible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted July 25, 2020 Report Share Posted July 25, 2020 You would probably get better response posting in ID thread. Also get pictures of the entire mushroom,close up and underneath the cap. Welcome to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroomguy!@# Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 I’ve been using “Simon and Schuster’s Guide to Mushrooms” that you can get on Amazon if you don’t want to support your local Barns and Noble bookstore. If there is anything I’ve learned is that there is no one stop shopping for identification and edibility, but this guide is pretty close. It gives you a trail to follow. A book has only so many photographs to help identify what you come across. Use the guidebook to narrow into a couple of suspects, and then go in Google and search on the genus/species to see many more pictures that help cement your identification. Rely on the book for edibility. Don’t eat any mushroom raw. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroomguy!@# Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Prime Boletes edulis in Mandeville. These wonderful eaters came up around some old, downed loblolly pines in late Sept during this rather wet year. The ochre to maroon cap and white spongiform undercap tells you “eat me!” Sauté in olive oil with fresh minced garlic and Mrs. Dash. This is a treasured eater fried alone or cut into small cubes, boil 3 minutes, and add to any gravy. In UK they might call these penny buns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroomguy!@# Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 More “penny buns” (Boletes edulis) from Mandeville. The Brits might give me an argument calling them penny buns, but don’t they look like buns? They have affinity for open areas with living or removed and decaying pine tree roots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachTown Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 Hello everyone, I stumbled upon this thread recently and decided to join in. I've been doing some research on Louisiana mushroom identification and am curious to see what you guys find. I hope all is well with you this holiday season. Stay safe and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Smith Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 I see these older posts. Are there any mushroom hunters in the areas around Lafayette now? I do forage some and would love to find a group to connect with. There are several different kinds that grow here. I’d love to share info with others and check out places to forage together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Yup still active in Lafayette area. Kids keep me pretty busy nowadays. Get out a few times a year. Not much of public land around here though. Welcome aboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gjp504 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 GJP SOUTH SHORE refugee🥺 but the NORTH SHORE is where I B🤬 Boy! “oh Boy”. Y’all North shore Cats better have 9 lives or y’all already be deceased cause common sense is lacking and the book farts I meant smarts 💨 well hmm… man don’t eat anything shroomwise unless u know what the it is.. I mean definite!!! I now live on the Tickfaw river. The state park is directly on other side of river from my property. And watch for Cotton Mouths (poisonous snake)( not meth mouth)in that swamp cause they thick wit em. & you will get lost in them woods faster than you can say “504” for true be careful 👋. 225 sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MushyMushyMushMan Posted July 26, 2021 Report Share Posted July 26, 2021 Lafayette forager here too! I'm learning a lot lately so I'm happy also to teach! :) Do keep in mind I'm no expert yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpassman Posted January 27, 2022 Report Share Posted January 27, 2022 I work in New Orleans, helping to manage an urban forest. Would anyone be interested in participating in a volunteer clean- up day where we will pick up trash and forage at the same time? I have seen wood ear and turkey tail mushrooms in this area. email mpassman@nocp.org︅ if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ Martin Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Can someone I'd these? SE Louisiana. Looks like tiny paper thin pale lavender umbrellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 RJ Martin, you're more likely to get a response if you post this in the forum: In the field/Identifying mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroomguy!@# Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 21 hours ago, RJ Martin said: Can someone I'd these? SE Louisiana. Looks like tiny paper thin pale lavender umbrellas! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coprinellus_disseminatus Fairy Inkcap. Not an eater according to Simon and Schuster Guide to Mushrooms, p. 225. Best to look up multiple pictures in web search of common or scientific names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie and Roger Gardner Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Hi, new here. My husband and I hunt and eat meat off our land and grow our own veggies and fruits. We do not know the differences in mushrooms on our property and wanting to learn more. We want to get involved in a bit of foraging with others more knowledgeable than ourselves. Any help is appreciated. Any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunShroomer3578 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 Welcome from Iberia Parish I just signed the family up as members of www.gsmyco.org. We’re looking forward to this year’s upcoming forays. I believe they also have a Facebook page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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