Where to Forage Mushrooms in the USA.

Chaga
•Chaga is primarily found in cold climates on birch trees. Some regions include the northern US, Canada, Russia, and Scandinavia.
•Its best to harvest them in late fall to early spring.
Cordyceps
•There are two well known types of cordyceps: militaris and sinensis.
•Sinensis is mainly foung in high altitudes in the Himalayas.
•Militaris grows on insects, often found in woody areas.
•It is hard to to forage this mushroom. Most are just cultivated in a mushroom farm.
Lion's Mane
•Lion's Mane grow on dead or dying hardwood trees: oak, beech, and maple.
•Mostly found in North America, Asia, and Europe.
•It appears more frequently in late summer to fall in humid forest environments.
Maitake
•This mushroom is found at the base of oak trees, occasionally on other hardwoods.
•It is commonly found in the eastern US, Japan, and China.
•It grows in the late summer to fall, especially after heavy rainfall.
Reishi
•Reishi grows on dead or dying hardwoods (like oak and maple), and hemlocks in cooler climates.
•It is widely found in Asia, Europe, and North America.
•It is best foraged in summer to early fall when fruiting bodies are mature.
Turkey's Tail
•It grows on fallen logs, stumps, and decaying hardwood trees.
•Mostly found across temperate forests worldwide, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
•It is present year-round, but most vibrant and fresh in spring and fall.