Hunting the Queen of Mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest

Join me as I go on a quick hunt for one my favorite mushrooms, the queen bolete (Boletus regineus, formerly Boletus aereus?). Queen boletes are excellent eating, and in my opinion they are every bit as good as king boletes (Boletus edulis). I was hunting in mainly Douglas fir at an elevation of about 1500'. Some mushroom safety items:

1. Never eat a mushroom unless you are absolutely certain of its identity. If in doubt, throw it out!

2. Mushroom hunters have a tendency to get lost. It can be easy to get excited about finding mushrooms, get distracted, and suddenly realize you're lost! Keep track of your bearings, and if you're hunting in an area where you get reception bring your cell phone and make sure it's charged.

3. I have come across some sketchy people out in the woods. As always, be aware of your surroundings. At the very least I always carry my knife for self defense.

I hope you enjoy the video! If you have any comments or suggestions, just leave a comment below.