On The Hunt For Wild Edible Spring Mushrooms

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  • @frankmeloy4457
    @frankmeloy4457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    “Leave some behind, no matter what you find.”
    I like that, and it rhymes.

  • @cottageindustry3040
    @cottageindustry3040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Adam is absolutely adorable and he seems like such a genuinely sweet and kind person. I love watching his videos!

    • @montuckyhomegrown
      @montuckyhomegrown 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea adams are pretty great, i agree i LOVE Adam Haritan

  • @jolaylee2914
    @jolaylee2914 5 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    You aren’t like the other foragers that I’ve watched here, most of them will take mostly what they’ve found and won’t leave anything behind for other foragers. You care for our mother nature that’s why you are so abundantly bless, keep it up!

  • @Sara-pw1dx
    @Sara-pw1dx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi, Adam! Your videos are all at the top of my playing list. I love the little blip with the "Tick Interruption", please show the best way to get rid of them, flick them off, avoid them, protect from them, . . . natural and unnatural solutions (what ever you know can work for us). Us foragers need to stick together. You as always: inspire, and inform us, from the midst of the woods, we, who may be sitting on the edge of this spectacular wild paradise that we call our forests. (We might just be sitting on the edge, because of those, could be, Lyme carrying ticks, hidden spiders and stealthy snakes.)

  • @Ohsnapski
    @Ohsnapski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Idk, I think it would be pretty damn fun to go into the woods and find every mushroom you’re looking for every single time hahaha

  • @tammyandersonparker3068
    @tammyandersonparker3068 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST!! MY FAVE TEACHER OF ALL TIME, since Mrs. Alice Nipper in 3rd Grade! Thank Youuu! :)))

  • @nearlnathanearlnearl
    @nearlnathanearlnearl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I love deer mushrooms! I slice them pretty thin and throw them in a skillet with oil and some rosemary. If you let them get crispy, they taste like French fries!

  • @kenjohnson5498
    @kenjohnson5498 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Been a while, glad to see you posting. I share your videos to those who need help identifying, probably the most informative videos out there. Keep up the great work. And thank you

  • @chasmofsar2691
    @chasmofsar2691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why do I not have any friends like you? I absolutely love watching your videos and finding out new things. So cool!

  • @nathansnavely1351
    @nathansnavely1351 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Watching this video in the cold of winter makes me feel so much better for what’s to come this spring in Nebraska! Love your videos Adam!!!!

    • @LearnYourLand
      @LearnYourLand  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Nathan! I too am looking forward to the spring season.

  • @donnabirnbaum6580
    @donnabirnbaum6580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a brilliant light during these dark times!

  • @oldmanpatriot1490
    @oldmanpatriot1490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love those shrooooom's.....! We have 2 more hunts planned to our annual northern spot. 800 acres of beauty. I cant wait. We usually find 3 or 4 sacks full... And yes,, I agree whole heartedly,, Leave some behind. Grandma always said to keep your spots good, leave the small ones and dry ones plus carry a mesh bag.. Not sure if its true or not but that's what we have always done. Seems to work for us. Happy hunting everyone.

  • @sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320
    @sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I would like to formally thank you for your identification guides, I live in Scotland but many of the fungi found in the Americas are also found here in the UK or a similar variety.
    My dog has either a benign hemangioma or hemangiosarcoma of the spleen, I feed him shiitake mushrooms that can be bought in most large stores but I also forage for anti-tumor/cancer mushrooms such as wood ears and turkey tails for him. He was diagnosed with the tumor over a year ago and is still going strong at age 14.

    • @BushmanAOD
      @BushmanAOD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We still call 'em Jews ears in the ''British'' Isles dont we? ;)
      Auricularia auriculi judae, I must have harvested a good 2kg of those last year around London.
      I like to mix chestnuts, shiitake and buttons and make a nice mushroom soup which I got off of ''titlis busy kitchen'' YT channel, most of it ends up in the freezer of course but its great to stock up on, have you thought of growing mushrooms on logs in your garden?

    • @sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320
      @sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      BushmanAOD I would if I had a garden but I live in an apartment, but I have inoculated several logs and trees with lions mane and two oyster types in a local woodland.

    • @sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320
      @sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And yes I do sometimes refer to them as Jews ears but it's a mistranslation of Judas' ears as they grow on the type of tree he hung himself from.

    • @BushmanAOD
      @BushmanAOD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320 cool! I've done the same quite a few times, I have multiple logs in my rental garden at the moment, I'm following the sepp holzer method of burying the logs about 1/3rd deep so they such up the moisture naturally
      Cheers

    • @BushmanAOD
      @BushmanAOD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sheogorathdaedricprinceofm320 haha was just wondering if you were being careful with all that ''anti semitism'' BS going around on mainstream news these days :)

  • @LearnYourLand
    @LearnYourLand  5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Online course registration for Foraging Wild Mushrooms can be found here: www.foragingwildmushrooms.com/

    • @heatherbrewer1586
      @heatherbrewer1586 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great video as always. Thank you. I started the course yesterday and really appreciate all of the work you have put in. You are a trusted resource.

    • @Mars2152
      @Mars2152 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am sure your an Elf or at least related to them

  • @byTjo
    @byTjo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've made me SO happy with your knowledge, enthusiasm and ethicacy ----- THANK YOU.

  • @hobesmcgee8408
    @hobesmcgee8408 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your content is ridiculously detailed and informative; the videography is excellent to boot. I often re-watch your videos as its so information dense. Thank you for taking the time and effort to produce this high quality work to share with the rest of us.

  • @havenpiper
    @havenpiper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Simply splendid!! I always love seeing you teach! Leaving some of everything you forage as a token of gratitude is great advice! Thank you Adam!

  • @w8rok
    @w8rok 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for yet another great video!!! 😊

  • @joshuatyppi9132
    @joshuatyppi9132 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The dishes you make with the stuff u find are always really pretty

  • @williamjohnson5777
    @williamjohnson5777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love that pic at the end 18:45 - with some little violets to touch of the meal!

  • @thequiethunt3352
    @thequiethunt3352 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    High definition! Great video!

  • @loboalamo
    @loboalamo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Missed you. Thanks for this timely video, and information for enrolling in in your course.

  • @BtrainProductions
    @BtrainProductions 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the content keep up the great work! You are very knowledgeable it’s crazy! Subscribed

  • @devinresinhands
    @devinresinhands 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still loving the videos! Thank you for your great knowledge and sharing that.

  • @scottkers.4225
    @scottkers.4225 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Adam, thank you for another fine video. This is greatly appreciated.

  • @Randee04
    @Randee04 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looking forward to your next mushroom video! Thank you for posting!

  • @Wanna.Wander
    @Wanna.Wander 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmmmmm, these look yummy! Thank you for he cooking tips too💜 happy trails

  • @treebark1679
    @treebark1679 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel !!

  • @theorangevestarmy4255
    @theorangevestarmy4255 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Adam, please keep up the great work, I enjoy every topic!

  • @CalvinsCorner72
    @CalvinsCorner72 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learning more and more. Thanks

  • @sopheap4177
    @sopheap4177 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Adam!

  • @HerbalistMax
    @HerbalistMax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Adam!

  • @dawnmorning
    @dawnmorning 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much
    Your voice his so soothing

  • @lauraclarke7197
    @lauraclarke7197 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic as always, thanks Adam! Hopefully I will be able to sign up to your new course sometime in the future :)

  • @Tiny_Island_Designs
    @Tiny_Island_Designs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Splendid - and you have the nicest music.

  • @freshsteve509
    @freshsteve509 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your content is awesome man. I’ve always hunted for morels but now my eyes are open to so many new adventures . Thanks!

  • @trapperwayne6785
    @trapperwayne6785 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent video as always Adam, your enthusiasm is only exceeded by your knowledge. I signed up for your coarse on Monday of this week and really into all the new information I have seen so far. Perfect 👌

  • @rjmartinsgutinstinctspodcast
    @rjmartinsgutinstinctspodcast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    @10:26 for the bird taking a dump LMAO

    • @ducatista695
      @ducatista695 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You beat me to it. Zefrank would have a field day.

  • @ildiko1vt
    @ildiko1vt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Happy that you found some...your meal looks terrific too~

  • @sambulate
    @sambulate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Adam, I really liked this video: you did your usual technical stuff, but also explained and demonstrated cooking methods, and took us with you on a fun search. Thanks for all you do!

  • @mauricepaquette685
    @mauricepaquette685 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great watching you spring foraging and point taking in being grateful by leaving some behind you're awesome Adam 👍👍👍

  • @mikehancho1613
    @mikehancho1613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredibly informative thank you good sir! Well done

  • @georgelu653
    @georgelu653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job thanks for posting your vids have inspired me to keep hunting thanks allot for sharing great job.

  • @TheBatesFunnyFarm
    @TheBatesFunnyFarm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been waiting for this upload! I'm having a great spring, I've found over 80 morels, plus an abundance of pheasant backs.

  • @dougzirkle5951
    @dougzirkle5951 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I unashamedly SO look forward to your videos! I’m very glad we’re now entering a spell of months where we can hopefully look forward to more of your work, the best resource on the net.

  • @slugmess
    @slugmess 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate all your time working on these videos man

  • @elizabethb3270
    @elizabethb3270 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice!

  • @jfiery
    @jfiery 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    It takes a special kind of ahole to thumbs down a video like this.
    Well done bro

    • @digemsmacks5690
      @digemsmacks5690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Some of those have to be on accident. Yes it happens because I just did it as I was scanning back to catch the name of the deer mushroom. Now I caught it in time n unselected it but it does happen

    • @Forevertrue
      @Forevertrue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Irreligious libertines.

    • @freshsteve509
      @freshsteve509 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      J Fiery well said man. This guy is awesome .

  • @stevedarnall8556
    @stevedarnall8556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video Adam, I enjoyed it very much your videos are the best ,they are very well presented and very informative and in layman's terms to where a dummy like me can understand and learn so thank you very much for all you do , all the best from Western Kentucky .

  • @tinasearcy4684
    @tinasearcy4684 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job as usual thank you

  • @SirHikesalot
    @SirHikesalot 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your stuff!

  • @atshmh5
    @atshmh5 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful! Thanks!

  • @VladFredK
    @VladFredK 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Boy, you are amazing. Your knowledge of mushrooms is amazing.

  • @dustinleed9696
    @dustinleed9696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    South Eastern end of the keystone state here.
    Glad you pointed out the ticks, mate. Had to have a fully gorged deer tick removed from the back side of my knee cap a couple days ago at the quick care and get my dose of meds. I religiously check every time I go out, but those little buggers are hard to spot sometimes in hard to see places.
    Great finds in your video. Super stoked for the courses as well. Can't wait to learn more. Truly, much appreciated.

  • @MrCkennedy123
    @MrCkennedy123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    amzing as always

  • @Onemoarblockplz
    @Onemoarblockplz ปีที่แล้ว

    A hike with a friend. How lovely.

  • @rustyshackleford3278
    @rustyshackleford3278 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great reassurance thanks Adam! Its always helpful to see what is popping up in eastern Pennsylvania to gauge what will arrive here in Connecticut two weeks later. I noticed that Morchellas as a whole arrive two weeks later than usual this year and last year, perhaps that is the new norm

  • @lynneperg6853
    @lynneperg6853 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed your vlog.

  • @PatriotzUnit3d
    @PatriotzUnit3d 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks again Adam for another Great video! I look forward to when you post new videos, especially since your so close to me. I've been teaching my 8 yo son to forage for fungi. He loves your videos also.

  • @kylegivler8372
    @kylegivler8372 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of nature.

  • @jeremybertram5575
    @jeremybertram5575 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a good steward of the land. I'm glad I happened upon your page. So informative and quite possibly the most polite young man on the internet. Big fan.

  • @jimconverse5343
    @jimconverse5343 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a teacher for 34 years so really appreciate your excellent teaching. You are amazingly knowledgeable and your enthusiasm is infectious. Thank you.

  • @ScottWConvid19
    @ScottWConvid19 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Whenever I find a morel, I stop and slowly scan every future prospective foot placement, so when I see you go crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch, my heart sinks...lol
    It never ceases to amaze me how obscurely camouflaged morels are until you find that first one, then the eyes adapt and I seem to see them everywhere!
    I found hundreds of half free morels that have been strictly under hickory stands. I never used to look for hickories while morel hunting, but I do now. The half frees cook down to almost nothing though, so a few hundred only amounts to sides in a couple of family meals.
    Doxycycline is effective if one of those little blood suckers gives you lyme disease, but if the spirochette bacteria colonize in the less circulated areas of the body, then grapefruit seed extract, cat's claw, food grade H2O2, and apple cider vinegar is a very effective combination to rid the body of it. I suffered for 6 years with lyme and it took 8 months to get rid of it.
    Thanks for sharing👍🏼

    • @Vbluevital
      @Vbluevital 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice comment post Scott.

  • @ConstantChaos1
    @ConstantChaos1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would also be grabbing the garlic mustard too. It's great

  • @BrutalOslaugh95
    @BrutalOslaugh95 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This makes me want to watch every video from your channel.

  • @intothecalm420
    @intothecalm420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
    The morels are coming a bit late in my area of lower Michigan.
    I can't hardly wait!!!

    • @ASMRGRATITUDE
      @ASMRGRATITUDE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I'm in lower Michigan and I'm still finding them in good condition! Shocking!

  • @patrickotte5982
    @patrickotte5982 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are amazing! You are blessed to be so close to these beautiful forests, unfortunately I live in Arizona and the only forests are very far from where I live

  • @prettypothos4me290
    @prettypothos4me290 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this. I live below state gamelands in PA and a neighbor brought us a big dish of morels from there, but I have never hunted them myself. They are good on pizza too!

  • @skylar1758
    @skylar1758 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    adam i have watched so many of your videos and u have not aged. yes ur hair has gone through some ‘dos but i think you are the perfect example of the health benefits of mushrooms and foraged foods!!

  • @fisheatinweasel
    @fisheatinweasel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WELL DONE with the tick awareness!

  • @toddfagan7703
    @toddfagan7703 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Id love to see a vid of you an paul stamets out in the washinton state forest. Always like seeing your vids .that meal looked scrumptious. Thank you.

  • @wiwinarman3830
    @wiwinarman3830 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep making great video and thank you for sharing great information, I am a mushroom hunter myself all year round 😘

  • @Goaterd
    @Goaterd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Adam! I just got paid and enrolled in your course. I'm excited to learn but most happy to be supporting you in your awesome effort.

  • @wpaige46
    @wpaige46 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Studying for my edible mushroom certification for PA, these videos are so helpful! Thank you!

  • @StephenS-2024
    @StephenS-2024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've got some great woods here ( Northern Kentucky) searching frequently. Thanks for all your advice. I've got a great puffball recipe too btw. Just garlic, butter, ( in a cast iron skillet, ) a little salt and pepper, really good. 👍

  • @lando_bjj
    @lando_bjj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Adam

  • @charlesbutcher373
    @charlesbutcher373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Adam, you are a mushroom master. Two days with you would be invaluable! Keep up the great content 🙂

  • @julianburr2750
    @julianburr2750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “It’s like a treasure hunt”. Yes! I get the same feeling mushroom hunting when I find some that I do when I win gambling. It’s just my most favorite activity. It’s so exciting.

  • @williamwatterson8711
    @williamwatterson8711 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy is really good - - extremely knowledgeable and a great explainer/teacher! Thanks. == WCW

  • @robertbosiljevac1470
    @robertbosiljevac1470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been seeing whitish, golden yellow and black M diminutiva under elm, poplar and pignut hickory. The blacks with gray ridges were a surprise. They were at the base of a live elm but the Pignut was within toppling distance.

  • @jaymorris9952
    @jaymorris9952 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the sound of a wood thrush

  • @BrewCityGardener
    @BrewCityGardener 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great finds! I'm start my morel hunt in central Illinois and work my way up to central Wisconsin. I will be hunting in southeast Wisconsin this weekend and I'm looking forward to a great harvest. If nothing else, just the hike in the woods is great therapy! Have a great weekend!

    • @Vbluevital
      @Vbluevital 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please minimze trampling underfoot. 😉

  • @reneekilman9157
    @reneekilman9157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos have been so helpful to me. I finally found (April 2021) a patch of the yellow morel here in Oklahoma, after watching your video "6 reasons you can't find morel mushrooms." I found mine in an area of downy oaks.

  • @jasiucasic
    @jasiucasic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid! Would be awesome to have some sort of "Hunt and Cook" videos. Love to watch!

  • @aqcd
    @aqcd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I found my first morels this year, during the first foray of my local mushroom club! they haven't been seen in the area in years and they were right along the drip line of a tulip tree.

  • @smackymcproductions4443
    @smackymcproductions4443 ปีที่แล้ว

    the B-roll and the tick interruption were pretty funny

  • @titsbeerbong4203
    @titsbeerbong4203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Early in this video the peddle s on that one flower looked 🍄 to me. Lovely!

    • @titsbeerbong4203
      @titsbeerbong4203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How it was shaped typical mushroom look.

  • @sumararguin986
    @sumararguin986 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You laughed so much in this video, I loved it ahaha I get so giddy and child like when I’m out mushroom hunting aha

  • @the_living_water7637
    @the_living_water7637 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video, forage on!

  • @sonofabear
    @sonofabear 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome! I found wood ear, dryads saddle and Reishi on a morning forage this week.

    • @sonofabear
      @sonofabear 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jack Mechak Awesome! have you made any interesting dishes with them?

  • @tonymckee1944
    @tonymckee1944 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Did you ever try to caramelize the the deer mushrooms to get rid of the radish taste? You talked about it in a previous video. Thanks for another great video.

  • @joseymour2574
    @joseymour2574 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So grateful for your informative clear videos that stay on point! You're a top presenter, Adam. Question: the mica cap makes me a bit nervous to pick because the elders always warned they were poisonous, and I'm not sure how to tell them from things that may be? I find shaggy mane easy to identify tho and have enjoyed those for many yrs.

  • @ofunnaturalbirth
    @ofunnaturalbirth 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awesome.

  • @multi_misa72
    @multi_misa72 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still didnt found any, but there was some rain last two days..maybe i will these next couple of days. Always nice to watch your videos.

  • @truyennam
    @truyennam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent.

  • @gusgalvanini
    @gusgalvanini 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice.

  • @MrEmiko29
    @MrEmiko29 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im going Tuesday, were gonna have a couple days of rain in the Sequoia National Forrest

  • @tittyrino
    @tittyrino 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Adam.Ihappen to have a Poplar and Oak old growth forest behind my house.I have had a great spring so far.I found the most gigantic Morels this year.Take care

  • @2xkonan
    @2xkonan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Morels are my favorite spring mushrooms to find for sure, just something about finding a patch of them is so satisfying to me 🤷‍♂️😂

  • @BushmanAOD
    @BushmanAOD 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are such an awesome guy brother! I have been exploring quite a lot lately due to my interest in bushcraft / survival and hence have found many great places to forage and find fungi and other edibles ... here in the UK we have had a ''wet season drought'' in that it is usually our wettest season in April but we only had real hard showers this last weekend! So I should be heading out very soon. I have an awesome ancient woodland which I wild camp in often and basically almost no one goes in there at all!! I know forsure it will be a great fungi harvest there ...
    Thanks again man, cant wait to take a proper good look at your channel

    • @LearnYourLand
      @LearnYourLand  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

    • @Vbluevital
      @Vbluevital 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please be careful to minimize trampling under foot.