Wild Edible Mushroom Hunting Trip

Wild lobster and golden chanterelle mushroom hunt.
I know a few areas to hunt for lobster mushrooms and golden chanterelles in the Tillamook and Clatsop State Forests. If we have early rain this year (late August) then wild mushrooms should emerge by early September.

Please read all of the information below:
Mushroom hunting requires good physical fitness and willingness to walk off-trail--up and down steep hillsides, push through brush around jagged tree limbs and possibly get wet in the rain.

What to bring:
- carpool riders: $10 (Required) cash preferred or Venmo
- durable water-resistant shoes w/ good tread for off-trail/mud
- pants\, long sleeve shirt\, jacket
- trail snacks/water (recommend 1 liter)
- first aid pack with gauze\, ace wraps\, alcohol wipes\, etc.
- safety whistle or air horn
Recommended gear:
- gardening gloves
- clear safety goggles
- rain gear (weather dependent)
- change of socks
- mushroom brush (paintbrush)
- small sharp pocket knife (folding edge)
- reusable grocery bag or mesh laundry bag
- mushroom identification books
- anything else you want to share with others\, cookies ;)

Donations: A suggested donation of $20 would be appreciated. I put much effort into planning and safely conducting this hunt. Also I share secret mushroom hunting areas and all of my experience finding, identifying, cleaning and cooking mushrooms safely. Thank you in advance.
https://venmo.com/code?userid=4430538341352958277&created=1760214419
(Last 4 digits of my phone for Venmo are 9464)

Waiver Form: I need everyone to sign a waiver form when we meet at the carpool location. We will be identifying and cleaning the mushrooms as a group and I will provide written general guidance for preparing and cooking mushrooms. However everyone is personally responsible for proper identification, preparation and cooking. Ultimately the choice is yours whether or not you consume the mushrooms we collect. The waiver is for my own legal protection as a volunteer hike leader. Thank you for understanding.

\\ Be aware: there are people shooting at a rock quarry in the area we will be hiking (0.5 - 1 mile away). I know where they shoot and they will not be shooting in our direction. There is no hunting in that area. We will be safe but it may get loud. It is a good practice to wear brightly colored safety vests to be easily seen in the woods.\\

CARPOOL (Required): My goal is to take up to 16 people in up to 4 vehicles. Carpool riders must pay $10 for the 80 mile round-trip ride. Carpool vehicles do not need to be 4x4 or off-road capable. We will need up to 4 people to volunteer to drive for the carpool. Carpool drivers are very much appreciated.

The 10 essentials for hikes. Here is the link.
https://files.meetup.com/76645/The%20Ten%20Essentials.pdf

If you decide to cancel, please change your RSVP to "Not going" ASAP. We only have 16-20 available spots for this event. Please don't take a spot from someone else and then not attend the event. No-shows enforced.