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Offlineaperson444
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[Oregon] That time of year again
    #18773084 - 08/29/13 01:20 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Hey everyone,

Last year I attempted to hunt for some actives, but didn't find anything. This time I'm determined to find something! The rain just started and the temperature has started to decrease slowly, so I was wondering if my plan is right.

Last time, I spent far too much time searching in open-field patches and small patches near coniferous trees. I found some interesting Mycena mushrooms and some other interesting fungus, but no actives. This time, I'm thinking that I should start searching in the higher elevation wooded areas. I live in Portland, so the hills are one of the few locations of pure wilderness. Are there any good locations in particular? I was hoping that the trails around Forest Park would be nice, because I notice a lot of areas where there are rotting logs and woody foliage on the ground. As far as timing, I want to start hunting by late-September.


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Re: [Oregon] That time of year again [Re: aperson444]
    #18773137 - 08/29/13 01:34 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

First off, you should read the rules of this forum. Asking for specific locations violates one of them.

That being said, I reccomend researching the species in your areas habitat. You should not be searching in the woods unless your looking for active pluteus or gyms. If you familiarize yourself with the species you want to find your chances will increase greatly. It is very unlikely that with very little research you will find somthing active by iding every mushroom you come across.

best of luck to ya.


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Re: [Oregon] That time of year again [Re: OregonBlueShroom]
    #18773144 - 08/29/13 01:35 PM (10 years, 5 months ago)

Here is what i would research to hunt for near portland if i was you

Psilocybe cyanescens
Psilocybe baeocystis
Psilocybe Ovoideocystidiata
Psilocybe stuntzii


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Re: [Oregon] That time of year again [Re: OregonBlueShroom]
    #18774094 - 08/29/13 05:01 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Not looking for locations, I am trying to figure out which micro-environment to target. I've had luck finding very large Amanita muscaria in areas where coniferous debris has fallen, or the soil is (allegedly) more acidic than usual. But a second opinion on that area I suggested would be nice.

I think wooded areas due to the presence of woody debris. Many trails are also covered in bark chips, potentially acting as a medium for cyans. Most of my energy is focused on P. cyanescens. I did look for that species (and related species) in urban bark-chip patches, but I found nothing, not a single fruiting body of any species. I have a very old (~10 years) bark chip patch. It's near where I live, and the bark chips are shielded by a trampoline. I've noticed small plants growing under this trampoline, so I assume that there is a modest amount of sunlight reaching the location. I've looked at the area before, but not with the same degree of scrutiny I have used to look at other locations. One confounding factor is that I live on the West side, in the suburbs. Perhaps the urban areas are richer ground for actives...


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Re: [Oregon] That time of year again [Re: aperson444]
    #18774172 - 08/29/13 05:19 PM (10 years, 4 months ago)

Its unlikely youll find cyanescens on rotting logs or woody foliage. They thrive in urban environments on the right types of wood chip mulch, under rhododendron bushes, and in mulched up blackberry brambles.

You might find them on the bark chip trails through the woods if its the right type of chips, although its not uncommon for the trails to be sprayed to eliminate fungi.

It is extremely rare to find cyans in a natural environment, growing off natural debri in the woods. When patches like this are found it is usually only a small handfull of fruits available there.


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