California
King Range National Conservation Area- Mushroom Collecting
The Bureau of Land Management issues permits for mushroom gathering on public lands in Humboldt and Mendocino counties within the King Range National Conservation Area. Commercial and personal use mushroom gathering permits will be issued for specific times and quantities.
Commercial permits:
$20 for 2 consecutive days
$25 for 3 consecutive days
$50 for 7 consecutive days
$74 for 14 consecutive days
$100 for 30 consecutive days
There is no limit on amounts collected, but each person collecting must be at least 21 years old and have a permit. Commerical collectors are NOT permitted to collect in designated wilderness areas. A maximum of 30 permits can be active at any time.
Personal permits:
Personal use permits, available for U.S. citizens only, are FREE and are issued for a 30-day period. They are available through out the winter and carry a weight limit of five pounds a day per person. A limited number of permits are available.
Mushroom collectors (personal use and commercial) may not use rakes, power blowers, or implements that disturb the duff, soils or vegetation.
Permits must be obtained in person from the King Range Office, 768 Shelter Cove Road, Whitethorn, or Arcata Field Office, 1695 Heindon Road, Arcata, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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