How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying

How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying: A Beginner’s Guide to Identifying 29 Edible Wild Mushrooms

Learn to safely forage for wild mushrooms with How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying, the ultimate beginner-friendly guide by professional mushroom hunter Frank Hyman. Perfect for anyone curious about mushroom foraging, this practical and colorful book (Softcover | 256 pages) teaches you how to confidently identify 29 edible mushrooms commonly found in the wild while avoiding toxic look-alikes.

Foraging can feel intimidating for beginners, but Hyman breaks down the essentials with clear, memorable advice and vivid photographic identification. Designed for those who simply want to know, “Can I eat this?”, this guide cuts through the scientific jargon and focuses on easy-to-remember tips for identifying safe, edible fungi.

What you’ll learn:

• 29 edible wild mushrooms that are perfect for beginner foragers.
• Easy, memorable tricks to distinguish safe mushrooms from toxic look-alikes, like “if it’s hollow, you can swallow” for morels.
• Expert advice on where to find mushrooms, when to harvest, and how to forage responsibly.
• Stunning full-color photos to help you confidently identify mushrooms in the field.
• Tips to avoid the most common mistakes made by novice mushroom hunters.

Accessible, fun, and packed with practical wisdom, this is the go-to guide for beginner mushroom foragers. Whether you’re walking in the woods or exploring your local trails, Frank Hyman’s expert insights will give you the knowledge and confidence to safely enjoy nature’s wild bounty.

Softcover | 256 pages | The essential mushroom foraging guide for beginners