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Mushroom Permits
Mushrooms are one of many types of special forest products that visitors enjoy gathering from the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. To ensure a continuing supply of special forest products, the Forest Service works to create uniform harvesting regulations.
Mushroom harvesting for commercial use requires a permit. The forest offers commercial permits for spring and fall mushrooms. The season for gathering mushrooms varies depending on weather and other conditions. Contact your local Ranger District for more information on acquiring a permit.
Personal use mushroom gathering is allowed free of charge under the Incidental Use. Matsutake mushrooms cannot be gathered under the incidental use program. Refer to the incidental Use Guide and the Mushroom Permit Guide for requirements and conditions of harvesting.
For your personal use, you may harvest under the Incidental Use Guide (PDF 1,205 KB).
Mushroom Permit Guide (PDF 215 KB)
Shasta-McCloud Mushroom Permit Map (PDF 174 KB)
More information regarding mushroom gathering can be obtained by visiting or calling the local ranger station.