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Where to find blue mushrooms around Portland, Oregon
The Oregonian reports the Blue Chanterelle appears in Mount Hood National Forest in late summer and early fall, near huckleberry bushes; no green mushroom was confirmed near Portland.
On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on BBN OriginalsPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Axios: “Where to find wild mushrooms in Oregon”, with reporting from Portland Monthly, Oregonian and Oregon Discovery.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 9:34 PM ET on BBN Originals, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Portland, Oregon.
- BBN covered this story before: Lakers sold in 72 hours; Oregon's season collapses; LAFC probe abuse… (October 27).
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA viewer on bbn. live asks how to find green and blue mushrooms around Portland, Oregon.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBlue, maybe.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Oregonian reports the Blue Chanterelle turns up in Mount Hood National Forest in late summer and early fall, near huckleberry bushes on mossy forest floors.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd green?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe couldn't confirm a green mushroom anywhere near Portland.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorMeanwhile state law lets you gather five gallons per person per day in state parks.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the government has approved a very large bucket for a colour that may not exist.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call that inventory flexibility. One Blue Chanterelle, four point nine gallons of potential.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd commercial foraging is banned, so you can't even sell the empty bucket.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe real move is the Oregon Mycological Society: field trips, workshops, and a fall mushroom show at the World Forestry Center.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe rule is, if you don't know them, don't pick them.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAsk us anything at bbn. live.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorFive gallons a day, and the safest amount is still zero.
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- Lakers sold in 72 hours; Oregon's season collapses; LAFC probe abuse… · ESPN
- Where to find blue mushrooms around Portland, Oregon (this story)
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