A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Field Guides) Pamphlet – August 27, 2011

I'm just getting into mushroom picking and ID. This is a really handy little pamphlet. It is not a book. It is a nicely laminated fold-out pamphlet. Folded out it is equivalent to about four double-sided letter-size sheets. There are nice color pics and brief descriptions of about fifty varieties of mushrooms. Edible varieties and dangerous ones. Won't even notice this in my pocket or pack, but it probably will help me bring home some new specimens to properly ID. This is not going to give you adequate info to positively ID or distinguish details, but it might just get you to bring home something new to look further into. It will be going with me for that purpose. I've seen some complaints that about it not being a book, but if you were to put in all of the knowledge and work to create this, you still couldn't go get one printed and laminated in this quality for the price.

No, it's not a book.It is a nicely laminated pamphlet with common edible, and not edible mushrooms you can find hiking in the Pacific. As well as helpful info and knowledge about mushrooms. Nice compact for packing.

This thing is very useful for beginners, good pictures and the information it is easy to understand.Wishing the book to be short and small this is abit big long to carry in my jacket pocket.In WA it has so many wild mushrooms and this book is only covered some perfect for beginners.The price is abit high for this book.

I bought it a few years ago and I met the author Daniel at some PNW mushroom exhibition. He's a very nice and gentle guy. A fantastic reference for my backpacking trips. Bought the second one and send it as a gift to my friend.

Still come across alot of mushrooms I can't identify but living in the PNW you'd need a book as big as a dictionary! This has been a lifesaver for basic identification and brought my hunting to the next level! Laminated and lightweight makes it perfect for hiking in Oregon! I've even ordered a few more for friends!

I've recently started mushroom hunting and this guide has come in handy while out in the woods. It has a coating over it so it doesn't get wet. It's colorful and has a lot of great info.

One of the most helpful identification aids for my area in Eastern Oregon than any I've used. Edible mushrooms are shown as well as non-edible /poisonous lookalikes (which are described in enough detail to prevent accidentally harvesting the wrong ones). A must-have guide for all mushroom lovers.

Yep. You got me.Because I failed to read the fine print. This is a fold-out type of brochure that you get when you go to a state park for day-use. It just has a simple coating to keep it water-proof. Similar to the inside of a half-gallon milk carton.NOT A BOOK. It's a fold-out brochure that looks like a book.