Late Season Mushroom Foraging: Porcini, Matsutake & Chants with Orion Aon, Forage Colorado

In this episode of the Year of Plenty Podcast, I sit down with Orion Aon, an expert wild food forager and founder of Forage Colorado. Orion shares his vast experience in foraging, focusing on late summer to fall mushrooms. We dive into identifying, foraging, and preparing some of the best edible mushrooms you can find in the wild during this season. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced forager, Orion's insights on mushroom habitats, sustainable harvesting, and cooking wild mushrooms will enhance your foraging skills and appreciation for nature's bounty.Episode Overview:Orion’s background in wild food foraging and how his upbringing in New Mexico introduced him to the world of plants, trees, and wild ediblesSome of the mushroom species we talk about include: Porcini, Chanterelles, Matsutake, Hedgehog, Hawk’s Wing, Oysters, and moreOrion’s approach to foraging mushrooms safely, including the importance of 100% confidence in identification before consuming wild foodsBest habitats and conditions for foraging late summer to fall mushrooms in the Mountain WestThe influence of weather patterns, especially rainfall and moisture, on mushroom fruiting and foraging successHow to use digital tools like OnX and NOAA's precipitation estimator to e-scout for ideal foraging locationsMushroom cooking tips and preservation techniquesQ&A with questions from the Year of Plenty Podcast audienceUse code “yearofplenty” (all lower case) for 15% OFF at www.mtblock.comMY ULTIMATE FORAGING GEAR LIST - Check it outLeave a review on Apple or Spotify and send a screenshot to [email protected] to receive a FREE EBOOK with my favorite food preservation recipes.Watch the Video Podcasts on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8VjxtYricwSupport the podcast via Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/yearofplentySign up for the newsletter:www.theyearofplenty.com/newsletterSubscribe to the Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@yearofplentyvideoDo you follow the podcast on social media yet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/poldiwieland/X: https://x.com/yearofplentypodConnect with Orion:https://www.foragecolorado.com/https://www.youtube.com/@OrionAonhttps://www.instagram.com/foragecolorado/https://www.patreon.com/foragingwithorionhttps://discord.gg/CkjJtchHFc (invite link)Episode Resources:https://water.noaa.gov/https://boletes.wpamushroomclub.org/I want to hear from you! Take the LISTENER SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KZW53RT