Native Mushrooms with Ole Miss Professor Dr. Jason Hoeksema

In this episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast, host Matt Wyatt sits down with Dr. Jason Hoeksema, a biology professor at Ole Miss, to explore the fascinating world of wild mushrooms. They cover everything from edible species like chanterelles, morels, and lion’s mane, to the dangerous lookalikes that can make you or your dog sick. Dr. Hoeksema explains how mushrooms interact with forests, the difference between decomposers and mycorrhizal fungi, and why foraging can be both safe and rewarding with a little knowledge and care. If you’ve ever wondered what’s growing underfoot in Mississippi’s woods—or your backyard—this episode will change the way you look at mushrooms forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.