{"id":10224,"date":"2021-12-30T12:55:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T12:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/?p=10224"},"modified":"2022-01-02T13:25:08","modified_gmt":"2022-01-02T13:25:08","slug":"where-to-find-lobster-mushrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.forestwildlife.org\/where-to-find-lobster-mushrooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Where To Find Lobster Mushrooms?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You\u2019ve heard about the mild flavor and delicious texture of lobster mushrooms and you want to give them a try (or a dye<\/a>?). How can you get your hands on them? In this article, we\u2019ll talk about where to find lobster mushrooms as well as some tips for hunting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Are Lobster Mushrooms in Season?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In most regions, lobster mushrooms have a relatively short season compared with other types of mushrooms. They can typically be found mid summer through early fall; <\/strong>though it depends on region, they are most commonly in season between July and September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In southern areas, lobster mushrooms have a slightly longer season. For example, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation<\/a>, these mushrooms can be harvested from July through October in that state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In regions further north, lobster mushrooms may not grow past August or September. That said, in some parts of the Rocky Mountains, they may be found growing as late as December.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, though, regardless of region, the best time to find lobster mushrooms is late summer, typically August. This is the time when they are most likely to be plentiful in the wild, and they may also be more widely available for purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Can You Find Wild Lobster Mushrooms?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lobster mushrooms prefer damp, shaded growing conditions and, as a result, are typically found growing in woodland regions and hardwood forests. The mushrooms grow from the ground near the base of trees, especially conifers and some deciduous hardwoods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lobster mushrooms are often hidden under leaf litter and ground debris, so you may have to look carefully and dig around a bit to find them. That said, they can grow quite large, so once they have broken through the layer of forest matter on the ground, they should be rather easy to spot.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lobster mushrooms can be found growing anywhere russula and lactarius mushrooms grow, as these are the mushrooms typically parasitized by the Hypomyces fungus. This fungus is what turns the plain white and unpalatable host mushrooms into delicious red lobster mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lobsters are commonly found throughout the northern and central regions of the United States and southern parts of Canada. They can also be found growing throughout Europe and in parts of Russia. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more tips on how and where to find lobster mushrooms, check out the following video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZYp77N5Hy8A<\/a>