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 TheWilf
Shroomenator
Registered: 03/30/10
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Wow sanchez thats a fucking awesome find! also great pictures too good for research for me 
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 karode13
Tāne Mahuta
Registered: 05/19/05
Posts: 6,209
Loc: The Evil Empire
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Good finds and great all round pics msanchez.!
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Scraps
Stranger
Registered: 03/16/09
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 Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: karode13]
#12310228 - 04/01/10 04:20 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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im looking foward to more in this thread and hopefuly coz im fron sydney i might myself go hunting for sum subs if i get round to it.
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ozsultan
Pending
Registered: 03/15/09
Posts: 258
Loc: Oztrehlia
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Here he goes! Sanchez to own the NSW season again. 
What a haul!
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Canberra
Jaundiced loose cunt
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: ozsultan]
#12310300 - 04/01/10 05:08 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Sanchez how long since the last rain in your area? And what are your night and day temps like?
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Scraps
Stranger
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: Canberra]
#12310355 - 04/01/10 05:37 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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also does anyone think ill have any luck a bit north of sydney for finding subs?
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msanchez420
NSW Sub Hunter
Registered: 11/01/06
Posts: 939
Loc: Australia
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: Canberra]
#12310385 - 04/01/10 06:04 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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So I have received quite a few messages from beginner hunters asking for any tips and advice I might have, and thought it might be useful to post my replies here for people to read – I present ‘msanchez420’s Sub Hunting Tips’ v1.0 
I remember when I first started hunting I had very little success until I was able to spot the 'good' environments for Subs. It takes a while to figure out exactly where they will be. When you do find them, be sure to take a mental picture and notes on what the environment consisted of, after a while you will develop an uncanny sixth sense on where the subs are!
Nowadays when I scope out hunting grounds I will look for a few things:
* Check rainfall charts for the parks/reserves I'm visiting, rain within the last 5-7 days is desired, and preferably consistent rain over the last couple of weeks (see bottom of this post for useful web links)
* Check for mountains/rivers/creeks in the region, download ‘Google Earth’ and look at satellite images + the terrain in 3D mode. Map out all of the walking trails/roads, particularly those that are at the base of a mountainous area or on mountain slopes, as water will often collect around the base of these trails + roads.
*Trails/ fire- trails along the base of sloped mountainous areas are good starting points, look for trails that seem to be consistently wet/soaked because of water drainage down the side of the mountain (from frost/humidity/fog etc). Check either side of the trails, as moisture will often build up on the edges. They can grow on open grass but there will usually always be a bush or tree shading them nearby, and generally need to grow from underneath a piece of bark or wood as they are a wood-loving species.
*'Sub-Alpine', ‘Sub-Tropical’ and 'Wet forest' Eucalyptus bush are excellent environments for subs. This generally consists of moist eucalyptus forest, with dense shrubs or ferns undergrowth; grass on the ground and Eucalypt trees either side of trails. Look for shaded areas - areas in direct sunlight with little to no shrub/tree shade will often dry out too quickly for them to grow. Dry bush is generally no good - you will be wasting your time if the area is always dirt dry.
Get a brochure/map of the national parks and map out if/where these environments are. You may have to check a few different areas/environments before you find anything, so be prepared for a few good days hunting. If you cannot find any mushrooms of any species, the area may be too dry/not suitable. 'Stropharia Aurantiaca' is an excellent indicator that Subs are probably around.
*Try finding maps or park brochures for more specific info on where the best environments are. If you area searching a National park, they usually have a visitor centre - Go raid their information + maps.
*Subs are not hard to spot once you have found your first few, after that they are very noticeable. Check the ground careful, you may have to push aside vegetation to check underneath. Try changing the angle that you look at things, crouch down etc it can be amazing how many more you will find.
*Use scissors to cut them at the base of stem, leave the smaller babies for the next hunt and to spread their spores around. But generally once their gills have opened they have released plenty of spores and are ok to pick. I like to wait until they are semi-mature at least.
*Areas where they grow may vary wildly, for example I can find a couple bags worth along a stretch of road for about 100m, then find nothing for the next 50m due to change in vegetation (Generally lack of shade + moisture or change in plants). Then they start right back up again due to environment change again (More undergrowth + tree shade, more moisture etc)
*Wood chipped areas are always excellent, especially Eucalyptus + pine wood-chips/areas with pine/eucalypt trees around the edge of chip beds. Look for shaded/well watered areas, particularly on slopes. Public gardens are always worth checking out, just try not to look too suspicious or park rangers will ask what you are up to (They know what you are up to lol)
*Dress for the occasion! I have seen lots of people wandering around holding scissors + a large paper bag in clear view, wearing Pink-Floyd t-shirts etc, generally dodgy clothes not suitable for hiking – try to be more inconspicuous lol! A good backpack, hiking boots etc goes a long way to passing off as a hiker and not a Shroom picker
*Useful web sites:
Bureau of Meteorology - http://www.bom.gov.au (Check out the 'Daily observations' for your area
Rain/weather predictions - http://ozforecast.com.au
*Remember - Persistence is the key
Hope this helps out some beginner hunters, and good luck! Any questions ask away
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msanchez420
NSW Sub Hunter
Registered: 11/01/06
Posts: 939
Loc: Australia
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: Canberra]
#12310390 - 04/01/10 06:06 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Canberra said:
Sanchez how long since the last rain in your area? And what are your night and day temps like?
Had rain about a week ago, which has really helped kick things off. Temps are about 8 degrees minimum average and 17 degrees maximum average 
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Canberra
Jaundiced loose cunt
Registered: 10/18/09
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Quote:
msanchez420 said:
Quote:
Canberra said:
Sanchez how long since the last rain in your area? And what are your night and day temps like?
Had rain about a week ago, which has really helped kick things off. Temps are about 8 degrees minimum average and 17 degrees maximum average
Those are some great tips man i hope to be showing off my haul soon enough!
From what i gather, these should be ideal conditions, considering it rained sunday monday and tuesday:
- Friday--------Partly cloudy.----------Min ?----Max 22
- Saturday-----Partly cloudy.----------Min 9----Max 20
- Sunday-------Partly cloudy.----------Min 7----Max 19
- Monday-------Partly cloudy.----------Min 6----Max 21
- Tuesday------Partly cloudy.----------Min 7----Max 21
- Wednesday--Few showers. --------Min 8----Max 21
- Thursday-----Shower or two.--------Min 9----Max 22
Alright, i will look for shady wet areas in valleys or gulleys near natural water run offs on monday or tuesday (a week from the rain).
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psyindra
no-thing
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Posts: 43
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: Canberra]
#12327521 - 04/04/10 05:34 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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cubies still crankin here in far northern NSW makes for some good photo opportunity's..
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TheWilf
Shroomenator
Registered: 03/30/10
Posts: 480
Loc: Devon
Last seen: 29 days, 20 hours
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: psyindra]
#12327564 - 04/04/10 06:01 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Damn they do look good!
*note to self must stop dribbling on keyboard
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elprawn
Mushroom Guestimator
Registered: 10/17/09
Posts: 12,394
Loc: Essex, England
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: psyindra]
#12328805 - 04/04/10 11:20 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
psyindra said:
That looks wonderful!
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Canberra
Jaundiced loose cunt
Registered: 10/18/09
Posts: 1,529
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: elprawn]
#12330799 - 04/04/10 04:43 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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How far north NSW? Were those found growing out of cow shit and in cow fields?
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psyindra
no-thing
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: Canberra]
#12331991 - 04/04/10 07:48 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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northern rivers and yes paddocks and cow dung
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mushmoon
Stranger
Registered: 06/01/09
Posts: 44
Loc: Australia, NSW
Last seen: 11 months, 6 days
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: psyindra]
#12340509 - 04/06/10 02:51 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Lookin' good sanchez! Can't wait for the colder weather.
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Goldy
Apprentice
Registered: 04/06/10
Posts: 91
Loc: Australia
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: mushmoon]
#12340750 - 04/06/10 05:49 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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I just stumbled across this and it made me drool, It was enough to make me join the forum.
I'm a novocastrian and now I'm inspired to get out on my own hunt.
Cool pics man!
I've never had a hunt that successful.
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msanchez420
NSW Sub Hunter
Registered: 11/01/06
Posts: 939
Loc: Australia
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: psyindra]
#12341023 - 04/06/10 08:07 AM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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Beautiful finds psyindra, great stuff! The bluing Cubie photo is very picturesque - 5 ***** for your efforts
Have fun, and plz post lots more photos for us 
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psylosymonreturns
Gymnopilus apacalypse
Registered: 10/16/09
Posts: 7,753
Loc: B.C. Canada 
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now those are some fine looking cubes!!
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Canberra
Jaundiced loose cunt
Registered: 10/18/09
Posts: 1,529
Last seen: 1 hour, 6 minutes
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Found some subs! Only 5 (one about as long as my middle finger and the rest half that). I had almost given up looking but i went down into this really thickly vegetated water run off place and saw a lone mushroom - i went over to investigate and nearby was this tall majestic sub! ITS STALK WAS AMAZINGLY BLUE! Like more blue than most photos i have ever seen. There were a few others and all their stalks were turning aqua blue especially towards the base. Pictures soon, just to make sure (as it is my first time hunting)
Do you think 5 is enough to have any sort of trip?
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psylosymonreturns
Gymnopilus apacalypse
Registered: 10/16/09
Posts: 7,753
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Re: NSW Shroom Season 2010 [Re: Canberra]
#12346386 - 04/06/10 11:31 PM (2 years, 1 month ago) |
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wheres the pics can!!
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