Permits
State-by-state. Many NE parks ban collecting. Private woodlots are the real ground — knock on doors.
Interactive planner
Use this on your phone in the truck. Print the ledger when you want paper in the rain.
Adirondacks / Greens
Birch, beech, spruce · 300–1,200 m
Catskills / Hudson
Oak, maple · 200–900 m
Allegheny / Poconos
Oak-hickory · 300–800 m
Southern Apps / Smokies
Cove hardwoods · 400–1,500 m
| Species | First | Last | Peak | Buyer $/lb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| True Morel | Apr 15 | May 25 | May | 20–50 |
| Golden Chanterelle | Jun 20 | Sep 10 | Jul–Aug | 8–25 |
| Black Trumpet | Jul 1 | Sep 15 | Aug | 20–50 |
| Hen of the Woods / Maitake | Sep 5 | Oct 25 | Sep–Oct | 8–20 |
| Lion's Mane | Aug 20 | Nov 5 | Sep–Oct | 12–28 |
State-by-state. Many NE parks ban collecting. Private woodlots are the real ground — knock on doors.
Several states list wild mushrooms as a restricted farmers-market item. Use a mycological ID sign-off if required.