That one Wednesday last September was the worst day I've had in 5 years of urban foraging

I was out near the creek behind the old railroad tracks in Dayton, checking my usual chicken of the woods spot. Found a massive flush, maybe 8 pounds worth, but I got careless and grabbed a chunk without looking. Turns out there was a yellow jacket nest right underneath, and I got stung 6 times on my arm and neck before I could run. Then I dropped my whole harvest basket into the mud trying to swat them away. Walked back to my car with half the mushrooms ruined and my arm swelling up like a balloon. Anyone else ever get wrecked by bugs while foraging? How do you check for nests before you pick?

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richard_west522d ago

Dude just became the main course instead of the forager. Guess the yellow jackets wanted their protein too.

jenkins.alice22d ago

Poor guy didn't stand a chance once they locked onto him. Yellow jackets are relentless when they decide something's food. Hope he's okay or at least got out of there fast.