Start Mushrooming: The Reliable Way to Forage

by Stan Tekiela

Begin Identifying and Collecting Seven Edible Mushrooms!

Since 1993, Start Mushrooming has been the trusted guide for beginners. This second edition introduces seven of the most common, edible wild mushrooms in North America. It features more photographs and expert tips from award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela that make mushroom identification even easier. Start Mushrooming includes the information you need to start foraging with confidence.

The focused look at seven wild, edible mushrooms includes a unique checklist-based approach to help you confirm each mushroom’s identity. Plus, details on toxic species and advice from an author with extensive foraging skills help you learn what to watch out for and avoid. As an added bonus, the book includes a generous helping of tasty recipes.

Wild mushrooms are beautiful, bountiful, and delicious. This is the easy way to start mushrooming.

167 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 30, 2019

About the author

Author, naturalist and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela is the originator of the popular state-specific field guide series and many easy-to-use identification guides for the U.S. Over the last 30 years he has authored around 200 field guides, quick guides, nature books, children's books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti found across the U.S. and in Canada.

Stan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota, and he has received national and regional awards for his books and photography. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

Stan leads instructional photo workshops and wildlife tours across the U.S. for both beginner and advanced photographers. He also gives detailed presentations about wildlife, complete with his award-winning photographs, to audiences of all sizes across the country.

Reviews

[Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Neat easy beginner guide to looking for the safe seven most common edible mushrooms in North America. The author even includes some recipes in the back of the book to try out!

[Ahdom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Start Mushrooming: The Reliable Way to Forage is an essential companion for beginners venturing into the world of mushroom foraging. With its clear identification tips and stunning photographs, this second edition by Stan Tekiela ensures that even novices can confidently identify seven common edible mushrooms in North America. The checklist-based approach simplifies the process, while expert advice on toxic species provides crucial safety information. Packed with useful tips and mouthwatering recipes, this book makes mushroom foraging an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great guide for beginners who want to start mushrooming. Excellent pictures and descriptions of the safe seven. There is a checklist for each to help you identify them, look-alikes, and also pictures of poisonous mushrooms and ones to avoid. Provides everything you need to know including when and where to find them. Now I want to go foraging!

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great resource

[Tess Desire'e · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really good intro book into foraging. Focus on a few species and get good at those! I’ve recommended this book to everyone I know that wants to get into foraging.