Foraging Rules and Limitations

Mushroom foraging for personal use is generally allowed on public lands in Washington and Oregon but there are restricted areas and limits/permits that restrict the amount.

Washington Rules and Limitations

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Washington State Parks

Generally allows up to 2 gallons collected per person, per day with your discover or day pass

Harvest Policy

Olympic National Forest

Allows up to 1 gallon per species per day, Chanterelles must have a cap diameter >1" and all mushrooms must be cut (rather than pulled)

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Colville National Forest

Allows up to 60 mushrooms or 3 gallons (whichever is less volume) without a permit

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Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Allows up to 2 gallons per day for up to 10 days per year with a Free Use Permit

Permits & Maps

Olympic National Park

Up to 1 quart per person when collected 200 feet away from nature trails, special trails and natural study areas

Harvest Policy

Federation Forest State Park

Removal of any plants or animals is prohibited

Park Rules

Washington State DNR Land

Up to three gallons of a single species per day, not to exceed nine gallons plus one mushroom per year with your discover pass

Maps

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Up to 5 gallons per day when carrying a Free Incidental Use Mushroom Information Sheet

Policy & Permit

Kitsap County Parks

Allows up to 1 gallon per species per day, Chanterelles must have a cap diameter >1" and all mushrooms must be cut (rather than pulled)

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Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Up to 5 gallons per household per year, search or excluded areas HERE

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Oregon Rules and Limitations

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Oregon State Parks

Allows up to one gallon per person per day, no harvesting is allowed in the formal garden area of Shore Acres or any other area posted with restrictions

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Siuslaw National Forest

Allows up to 1 gallon per day for most mushrooms and up to 6 mushrooms per day for Matsutake with no permit required

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Fremont-Winema National Forest

Most mushrooms: 2 gallons per person per day for up to 10 days per year with Free Use Permit, Matsutake 15 mushrooms per person per day for up to 10 days per year with Free Use Permit

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