Mushroom Season 2013

[Toillet]

I have heard word there was a few at a local station. Until they flooded the place with fresh mulch. So there's some luck in Vic. I was hoping for something up in the mountains this weekend.

 

[GenerousTrods]

Hows it looking in SA? its been raining a bit the last week and i'm thinking about going out for a sus

 

[tripnotyzm]

Seasons definitely in for the outer Sydney regions.
Just got hunt like a fox for them.

 

[Mysterie]

Hows it looking in SA? its been raining a bit the last week and i'm thinking about going out for a sus

apparently things get kicking late may-june

 

[GenerousTrods]

^ cool thanks, it's my first season picking so wasnt sure exactly when to start hunting

 

[Yoblack]

My mates going to take me mushie picking and teach me the ropes, should be a great experience seeing as Ive never tried Mushrooms

 

[tripnotyzm]

Have a nice time! The first experiences are so nice

 

[Black Rabbit of Inle]

^Mine wasn't, but it taught me to respect natures drugs.

Going with a knowledgeable friend the first couple of times you go hunting is a good idea as they'll be able to teach you what to look out for. Enjoy your first time Yob

 

[laugh]

agree. definitely have an experienced guide when picking. mushrooms are to be respected. if you are not 100% confident of its genus do not consume, it is just too risky. fungus

 

[gullsy]

agree. definitely have an experienced guide when picking.

not always needed just recommended. take pictures of the area and mushroom, make an id request and post it on shroomery 99.9% of the time you will be able to find out exactly what mushroom you have regardless of it being active or not...........but again never eat unidentified mushrooms

 

[ashp10]

no luck yet, went up to the mountains for easter and found a few inactive lbm's, im going for another walk soon so i'll post pics if i find any

 

[Disconnect]

Anyone had any luck with Amanita's in Vic yet?
They should be starting to pop up around about now. Hopefully get a forage in next weekend...

 

[Black Rabbit of Inle]

I don't know about VIC but I got a call yesterday saying that a couple have been spotted in Toowoomba. If they're showing this far north then they shouldn't be too far along down south.

 

[laugh]

someone please post some sub pics. we need some imagery up in this thread imo.

 

[zebadee]

plenty of strophs around in melbourne, no subs tho. Shouldn't be too far off hopefully.

 

[Captain Brewster]

Still way too dry for me, but I'm up higher and a coupla hundred K north from Melbs.

Usually expect around early-mid May for my parts.

Edit: Subs that is.

 

[bit_pattern]

Rain, my first dreams of the season... can't be too far away now! Anyone had any love in Melbourne yet?

 

[bees_knees]

I'd give anyone in Victoria another two weeks before going back to your known patches. Last year on the shroomery the first finds were about then. Seems like the cold is approaching now, overcast days (where I am) and rain.

 

[Oldred3s]

Hey guys I got some dried shrooms given to me by a mate. He gave me around 8 grams.
I took half o them and simmered them for about 30 minutes and drank the tea.
Nothing really happened. I was pretty stoned by the time they cooled and I get very very minor effects.
Usually when Ido this method I use fresh mushrooms and it works a real treat. Infact I find it is stronger than eating dried shrooms.
Do any of you know why this could have been?
Would I be better off just cappin up the dry shrooms and eating that way then boiling them off.

 

[Black Rabbit of Inle]

Were they powdered or still whole?

Usually with dried shrooms I just pour boiled water over them in a cup and drink once cooled a bit. I find that fresh shrooms can handle simmering over periods of time but dried ones can't. I don't know why but it's what I've experienced.