[scott c]

I would have to say if you are new try to find an experienced shroomer, learn the good ones and the deadly or poisonous look alikes from references such as the web, books etc. To ID a particular shroom from a pic is next to impossible without knowing a lot more about surroundings, spore print and good old experience. Be careful and good luck. Scan the archives here for good edibles found during this time of year but don't use just a photo or a piece of advice on any forum. Your life depends on it. A great book that is inexpensive to get started is Wild Edible Mushrooms of Illinois and surrounding states, which has the choice edibles coupled with look a likes. Scott, Dayton.

 

[scott c]

@ant, so generous of you, a whole third? Usually I let them keep 10% the first hunt and work there way up to 50% once I am sure they are tired of following me around. LMFAO. Just joking PicknShrooms, good advice above, I am just silly and bored at work.