On a steep hill, leading down to a creek, I used to sit on an old oak log that'd been sitting in the same spot for ages. During hard rains this spot turned into a little water-fall; During dry summer a turkey-mama used the upper side of the log to stash her eggs (I found them cracked open). Last September we got a big-time flash-flood rain. The log, which had been there long enough to lose its bark and have plants growing out of it, was finally moved down to the flood plain. A couple days later I made my way to the spot (I can't get down there when it's really wet). The log must've sat submerged in the flood plain for hours; The whole thing was covered in Chicken of the Woods. It was the first flush I ever found, and it was majestic (not quite as many as in this video though). On my way up the hill I found my first lion's mane, to boot. Some days you get nothin'; Some days you find the horn o'plenty:)
@Idrinklight44
Ай бұрын
Awesome!!!!
@Mrfallouthero
Ай бұрын
Nice story, really picturesque!
@charronfamilyconnect
Ай бұрын
Awesome find by the way Adam! You must have at least 50 IBS there!
@robinsnest68
Ай бұрын
I miss all of your videos Adam. I am disabled and cannot afford your classes but you have such a nice voice to learn from!✌️❤️😁
@sonofabear
Ай бұрын
I love finding whole logs covered with chicken of the woods! it is so exciting
@missshroom5512
Ай бұрын
Oh wow!! That is beautiful!!!! I have been thinking of those lately hoping to find them! Thanks Adam 🌎☀️💙
@nofuturo
Ай бұрын
Insert the obligatory "Congrats, happy for you, nice" meme.😅
@missmya3972
Ай бұрын
I love chicken of the woods!! I will bread them just as if I am making chicken fingers and will deep fry them. They are fantastic! Much love to all! ❤
@alcopower5710
Ай бұрын
Does it taste like chicken? Just curious as I've never had it before.
@missmya3972
Ай бұрын
@alcopower5710 well kinda. Especially if you season it just as you do with fried chicken. It's an excellent alternative to meat.
@JamiHeart
Ай бұрын
I just found some of this in the woods behind my house. I've been waiting for years to find it on my own land. So exciting.
@maghurt
Ай бұрын
Wow, I've never seen that many in one spot, awesome!
@ericrushine
Ай бұрын
Hi Adam, thanks to your great videos, I found my first chicken of the woods while hiking with my dog this weekend. I was so excited, and seeing this video is making me relive that awesome moment.
@ericastier1646
Ай бұрын
I generally shiver when i see how younger generations have been raised. But now and then i am proud to see fine young minds that have a clean fresh healthy outlook like Adam.
@LauraBora83
Ай бұрын
Holy cow Adam!! 😍 Now that's a beautiful site! Fantastic find 👍🏻
@rustyshackleford3278
Ай бұрын
Great Laetiporus find Adam! You caught it at the perfect time before it gets too large and woody/corky in texture. Imagine all the burritos and burger toppers one could make from that one log...
@bpie8390
Ай бұрын
Yeah!!! Don't forget the beer.🍺🍻🌯🍔
@rustyshackleford3278
Ай бұрын
@@bpie8390 🍺🍻
@paulorientetheluffaranch
18 күн бұрын
yep
@gayletalerico7795
Ай бұрын
I accidentally found a flush a couple years ago. Driving. Good for cooking! lake Ozark MO.
@NotYoung3592
Ай бұрын
Haven't found this since the early 2000's and am so jealous! I never give up though.
@mapo5976
Ай бұрын
Complete enjoyment from start to finish. Thank you for sharing this time of yours in the woods. Most educational.
@blacktailed4life628
29 күн бұрын
Love every video you do sir! Always nice to see your authenticity for the land respect from WA.
@sandrastreifel6452
28 күн бұрын
We’re across the border in southern BC. Very different area from Adam, but these videos are just great!
@cindyjackson108
Ай бұрын
Thanks Adam for all you do and share with us. 😊
@elisekuby2009
Ай бұрын
What an amazing harvest! I'm so envious.
@minnamae25
Ай бұрын
I live in north central PA and we always keep our eyes open for these. Our neighbor found some way back in June, but we haven't spotted any since. Our favorite mushroom.
@jeffreywienhoff6412
Ай бұрын
Best flush I've ever seen. I'm in Alabama so many great indigenous mushrooms near me.
@risenfromyoutubesashesagai6302
Ай бұрын
I found a log like this a few years back.... just shelves and shelves fruiting across this big log. I filled my 2 baskets, left much more to continue fruiting and growing, and hooked up everyone i know with chickens!!
@Lindisfarne666
Ай бұрын
I just found my first small patch of perfect chicken of the woods the other day in Westmoreland County. Thanks for the inspiration.
@kenycharles8600
Ай бұрын
Thank you for this presentation.
@yunzers
Ай бұрын
Thanks so much. I’ve learned so much from your videos. Appreciate you sharing your knowledge .
@CherylAnderson327
Ай бұрын
You always share great info. Thank you.
@butchmetzger7023
Ай бұрын
One of my favorites! Easy to spot and identify and so delicious. We had a "chicken log." Probably three years in a row, very good harvests. Then, since it was close to a property line a neighbor shoved it out of his way. We retrieved our chicken log and got it back on our land and well away from that property line. We placed it where it would have as close to the same conditions as it had before as possible and we have watched and watched it since. No new chickens. No tiny new ones. Nothing. Very disappointing. No other chicken of the woods spots that ever came up wiith the vigor that log had before getting moved. Very disappointing.
@avicennitegh1377
Ай бұрын
I once talked to a tree about an infection it had. That helped it a lot. I'd try talking to the log and mycelium traces, reassure them about your actions. You never know.
@deansherwood7468
Ай бұрын
That beats my best flush, and I traded much of mine for wild blueberries that Rachel MIfsud harvested nearby. It was my first time water blanching these before freezing, and I don't think I'll do it any other way from now on. Congratulations on this flush. Wonderful things happen when we stay in the woods, or on the fields, prairies, swamps, fens....
@munch08js
Ай бұрын
😮OMG! I’m so jealous. 😊
@jeffjones6951
Ай бұрын
Informative video! Thanks for always showing Latin names, and demonstrating the non-edible look-alikes.
@sandrastreifel6452
28 күн бұрын
Very helpful! Common names are so confusing and variable.
@tarajoyce3598
Ай бұрын
Hi to my favorite forager!❤
@theunclejesusshow8260
Ай бұрын
Yeah, that's a good bunch of chicken. I've been getting it since midmay this year. Got a decent little bloom yesterday. Right on time. A day or 2 later and l would have had to salvage the outer edges. Videos up👍
@bushpushersdaughter
Ай бұрын
Oh, my goodness! So delicious - one of my very favorites. What an amazing flush!
@2Hearts3
Ай бұрын
What's it taste like? Never tried it. How would you describe the flavor?
@bushpushersdaughter
Ай бұрын
@@2Hearts3 All the times I've been lucky enough to have this mushroom, it was pan fried in brown butter. Different herbs used each time, so the flavor was sort of what it was prepared in. It must be mild and not real "mushroomy" if it wasn't herbed up. What set it apart really was the texture. Not at all chewy, but more so than many other mushrooms I've tried. Maybe chewy like tender chicken or maybe like lobster. (?)
@melissaclark8381
Ай бұрын
They grow all over where I live in New York. Never knew you could eat them.
@hitzchicky
Ай бұрын
I found my first chicken of the woods this past weekend and was so excited. It was just one big cluster, but it was really cool. Covered in earwigs though, so wasn't too interested in trying to take any home.
@wholeNwon
Ай бұрын
I will never forage for mushrooms but still enjoy your enthusiasm.
@ericwiese7479
Ай бұрын
I’m always amazed by the protein content of these mushrooms.
@avicennitegh1377
Ай бұрын
Plenty to absorb. Thank you for your enthusiasm and revelations. Nature loves you.
@mamadragon2581
Ай бұрын
JEALOUS! I haven't found any yet this year and they're a family favorite.
@dannydanielsnyc
19 күн бұрын
Soon 😊
@johnharper3404
Ай бұрын
THANKS MAN! THATS A BEAUTIFUL FLUSH.
@donfox1463
Ай бұрын
Outstanding knowledge & presentation. I love your channel & skill & knowledge. Beautiful footage. Handsome man. Thanks from Hot Springs Arkansas.
@Vastafari34
Ай бұрын
Could you make an episode that you show us some cooking techniques for various species of mushrooms?!
@davidskipperskip5403
Ай бұрын
Excellent, thank you...
@wesKEVQJ
Ай бұрын
I just found my first bunch of these a couple days ago. I was very pleasantly surprised by the flavor and texture. Tried it deep fried, and butter fried.
@deangullberry2420
Ай бұрын
Awesome..nice share..i haven't been able to find these on my own yet, but i did find a huge flush of golden oysters earlier this year..and yesterday i found a huge patch of roadside asparagus that I'll be picking from next spring! Yay Really enjoy your videos, bro
@joelaut12
Ай бұрын
Thanks Adam!! Very nice find!
@rascaldere9327
Ай бұрын
MAN thats a find!!!
@CountOfMontyCrypto
Ай бұрын
Great to see you Adam.
@darinrummel2150
Ай бұрын
Whoa nice find, and definitely thanks for sharing!
@tastysoupyum
Ай бұрын
Nice find Adam! My partner and I found some cinncinatus COTW out near Pelham Bay Park on the outskirts of NYC a couple weeks ago. We noticed it had a smell similar to urine and it decided not to harvest. There are a lot of deer and drunk people that hang out there so we thought it very well could have been peed on. Is that a normal scent for that mushy or were we just paranoid hahaha
@naturexstreamrhythmbeats4724
Ай бұрын
Haha Yeah, Probably just getting that mushed out Chicken of The Woods citrick odor🤣😎👍
@naturexstreamrhythmbeats4724
Ай бұрын
Got a small hatch yesterday.. the video is up
@goodun2974
Ай бұрын
Mushrooms often contain a lot of nitrogen and so they get a funky urine or ammonia-like smell when they go bad. Also, foxes and coyotes, being canines, might look specifically for a brightly colored growth in the woods to pee on and make it their territorial marker. Some mushroom pickers say to beware of mushrooms On the edge of popular walking and hiking trails because people's dogs supposedly like to pee on them, but I have 2 extremely large, constantly territorial-marking dogs, and I've never seen them specifically pee on a mushroom.
@SuperDaveP270
Ай бұрын
The largest cluster of Chicken of the Woods I have ever found was less than half that one! Quite an impressive find
@francesscherz8720
Ай бұрын
Thank you Adam! I went foraging for huckleberries and lobster mushrooms this afternoon and came across my first COW! I plan to cook a small sample and give it a try! ❤🍄🟫
@rjiggy07
Ай бұрын
Excellent Adam! Perfect and thank you for pushing the need to cook the agaratine out of the mushroom! Uncovered, of course, do not inhale or smell the wonderful steam coming out of the pan! I cooked up a bunch of Chicken of the Woods one time at my campground for a bunch of folks, I cut them up like chicken strips and served them with an assortment of condiments. Everyone swore that it was chicken breast..lol...
@RCSVirginia
Ай бұрын
I had friends who used to enthusiastically forage for mushrooms: They would have gone crazy over this find.
@SteveAddis
Ай бұрын
Thanks for this info. At sunset and I spotted something bright orange in the woods looking out the window. Yes, this is what it was. It tasted sort of like chicken. I would have never found it if not for the sunset!
@alainlefebvre9860
Ай бұрын
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
@ScarletRebel96
Ай бұрын
Dang what a fine haul you got there, congrats 😊
@herelieskittythomas3726
Ай бұрын
It's absolutely beautiful!!!!!!!
@jerryhayden8720
Ай бұрын
Absolutely cool. Thanks!
@Paunguliaq
Ай бұрын
Thank you, Adam. You are always out there in the forest, and you are as well rewarded. I just found a large fresh Hen of the Woods growing on the grass under large Oaks. I noticed that when these Polypors (Chix or Hens) erupt, they often have entrained blades of grass completely undisturbed, growing through the body of the mushroom and often sprouting out the top. You cannot remove these blades of grass easily from the body of the mushroom because they are held so tightly. The grass sure grows a heck of a lot more slowly than the Poultry Shrooms. Do the mushrooms sprout like foam or some phantom material that can engulf and entrain blades of grass without disturbing them? It seems these mushrooms grow overnight to the size of a bowler hat, but by morning, they are firm, fresh, and perfect for picking. I would love to see a speeded-up version of this overnight growth. Thanks again for sharing your marvelous finds and deep understandings Sir.
@GunnerGibbons
Ай бұрын
As always thanks Adam
@StevePrimo
Ай бұрын
That's a huge find! I also live in western pa but I was up at our family's camp in northwestern PA 2 weeks ago and found a cluster of chicken of the woods (nowhere near the amount you stumbled upon though). I Cooked it in my cast iron skillet with olive oil, butter, salt, pepper and garlic... it was delicious!
@foreverfungi
Ай бұрын
I found one like this in May. Great year for it!
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rjiggy07
Ай бұрын
oh, and I'm looking forward to the Hen harvest. Too many people I know are being diagnosed with cancer. And, I miss that wonderful flavor.... Looking forward to your next video!
@urbanagmike
Ай бұрын
I would love WAY more tips about how to find mushrooms. Appreciate you actually making a video about how you scout mushrooms at all though. I always hear that most mushrooms aren't poisonous and edible ones are easy to find; but every time i've gone scouting I've only found bad ones! Lol
@chaspruitt2610
Ай бұрын
Great video, thank you!!
@Lonnloven
27 күн бұрын
What a lovely find! I'm still waiting for the mushroom season to begin properly where I live (or rather, begin again after a period of draught). Hoping to find a lot of beautiful mushrooms this autumn!
@banjohappy
6 күн бұрын
Drought, not draught. Two different words with two different meanings. Spelling is important.
@petegdula4749
Ай бұрын
Love it! Thanks!
@MyClutteredGarage
24 күн бұрын
Nice! I’m in southwestern NJ and just has some COW for dinner last night.
@kevinbyrne4538
Ай бұрын
Recently I found a patch of "red chanterelle" (Cantharellus cinnabarinus). I was strolling through a wooded area on the north edge of Belchertown, MA, and they were growing on the trail after a recent rain.
@daneholler
Ай бұрын
I live in the Sharon, PA area. I would love to take a walk in the woods with you sometime. I need a friend to help me in my mushroom hunting journey.
@sapelesteve
Ай бұрын
Great find of a beautiful & tasty mushroom Adam! Wish that I could find some of those in my area! Hope that all is well! 👍👍🍄🍄
@Eelbackwards
Ай бұрын
Congrats Adam, that is a huge flush of COW! 😋It always makes for a great experience during a nature hike. Observation is a critical skill to develop.
@cynthiatreynor1973
Ай бұрын
Beautiful!
@jdjz62
Ай бұрын
Please include a thanks button on your videos. Another excellent video and teaching!
@pennyleonard3496
Ай бұрын
TY for the VIDEO 😊👍✌
@paulorientetheluffaranch
18 күн бұрын
That's a dandy find! I found some last night. Funny that is has never flushed in the last 8 years the tree has been laying on the ground. It's also been so dry and hot. On the many rainy days this summer, it never came out.
@sharoncarlisle7089
Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing
@jenniferr2057
Ай бұрын
And they're delicious.😊
@aetherguy881
Ай бұрын
There's a rosette growth that has appeared near my MIL's house. I haven't harvested that one myself though. That's an awesome log!
@johnbauby6612
Ай бұрын
They must be fruiting everywhere now. I just came across a windfall in northern NH
@regenad555
Ай бұрын
WoW--historical flush+ thanks for sharing+🎉 PS-U *can drive 80mph n PA?* kool😮
@davehendricks4824
Ай бұрын
WOW! I thought I found some pretty big clumps. That’s what I got. Big clumps. But not all on one log like that! Unbelievable.
@JamesCampbellPPG
Ай бұрын
Found COW earlier this year because of your earlier videos. I did take note of the location and planned on revisiting, so I'm glad to hear you say that's a good idea! Also, I contacted (via email) the head of my nearest Mycological Society at Clemson, to express potential interest and more information, and they never replied back. :( You didn't mention that in this video, but I think I got that idea from an earlier video. Turns out I didn't need them to make my first find! Just need "Learn Your Land"! TY!
@jacobkaltz1958
Ай бұрын
I’m currently looking into careers in forestry and resource management I’m curious what path did you take?
@nvs514
Ай бұрын
Hi! I hope you end up doing it! Tree‐related careers are endlessly interesting. I am an Arborist/Urban Forester currently working in a college for the Forestry dept. I'd recommend school first, there are so many safety issues with the industry, better to have a safe foundation to kickstart your career. You could start with no experience and see how you like working in the bish with something like tree planting or forest fire fighting in summer, or, try working for a tree care company as a groundsman. Attend an open house at your local college and ask the program faculty and coordinators lots of questions. You could also look at your local ISA chapter (International Society of Arboriculture) or if youre in Canada, check out the RPFA (registered professional foresters association). Sometimes public events are held and you can either take a short course or attend an event like a tree climbing competition (ITCC) or Woodlot Association meetings to chat with pwople in the industry. Ask if you can pick their brains and hear about the ins and outs in your local area. Good luck!!
@timmurphy334
Ай бұрын
@@nvs514VERY COOL great advice and ideas. So knowledgeable. Good luck on your life's paths.
@LearnYourLand
Ай бұрын
Wish I could help, but my path was a bit unconventional: music to nutrition to nature.
@jacobkaltz1958
Ай бұрын
@@LearnYourLand no worries lol
@jacobkaltz1958
Ай бұрын
@@nvs514 thank you very much for this info. I appreciate it
@Joe-zd7gc
Ай бұрын
I'm going to have to start looking for this now! Thanks for the schooling!
@auntie-angie-2112
Ай бұрын
We find these pretty regularly in the PNW. But they are so freakin tough no matter how long we cook them. I guess we are not getting to them early enough.
@margie3788
Ай бұрын
Congratulations! They're beautiful 😍
@davidmcguinness9187
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video
@oliviaglass3843
5 күн бұрын
Love your presentations, your knowledge is very impressive.
@establ
Ай бұрын
I've never been a big fan of chicken of the woods. For me they have a metallic aftertaste, but they do have a good texture.
@dannydanielsnyc
19 күн бұрын
Yes I just tasted that metallic taste tonight 😅
@raisalavrinovich9698
Ай бұрын
😮wow!!! Great harvest!!
@Pigpen1202
Ай бұрын
I love that mushroom 🎉
@dennistate5953
14 күн бұрын
Tx Adam.!
@briananderson7008
Ай бұрын
Never had it before. I would love to try it someday. Thanks for sharing
@neeleyfolk
Ай бұрын
Found a nice growth this week end while hiking.
@Survivalist-of-war
Ай бұрын
I've been working up near Erie last few week, seen a real good flush while working a line but it's was far to old. But boy was it a big. Prolly about half the size of that.
@spartairen76
21 сағат бұрын
Found some just forming on a rail trail in South Central PA. I'm worried that so many people will walk by I might be too late to harvest.
@kismypencek6185
Ай бұрын
Holy moly this is an awesome!!!! This amount make the hike worth it 😂
@madarab37
Ай бұрын
I have a massive list of mushrooms and what trees they grow on or near. My notes say chicken of the woods mushrooms grow on oak trees and hemlock. I didn't know there were 3 species of chicken of the woods mushroom. Do you have more information on what trees chicken of the woods DON'T grow on and why?
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