Bigfoot's Friend

Happy Springtime, my forest-loving friends! I have been on an accidental hiatus from writing for quite a few months now. I have been starting some other Bigfoot’s Friend projects (Follow on TikTok @bigfoots_friend if you’re more of a watcher than a reader, and to keep up on my day-to-day adventures!) as well as an exciting new product that I’ve been working hard on, which I should be ready to reveal soon. Stay tuned for more information on that!

But here we are, at the end of March 2026 already. The foraging season is beginning in Western Montana once again – and I want to talk about it.

Springtime in the Northwestern United States is really the prime-time to find wild edibles, especially in the mountains. The snow-melt runoff combined with warming weather and plenty of sunshine throughout the longer days makes for the perfect conditions for all types of delicious flora and fungi.

Some of the most commonly foraged springtime delicacies to look out for are:

• Wild spring onions
• Asparagus
• Morel mushrooms
• Oyster mushrooms
• Ramps
• Dandelions

Dandelions are an obvious first to show up, but they can also be a tell-tale sign that the rest are well on their way! As soon as I see dandelions in my yard, I am out by the rivers and creeks beginning to scout for onions, asparagus, and mushrooms.

So keep an eye out here, as I find these fun mushrooms and edible plants this spring, I’ll keep you guys updated and share any helpful tips I have and what I learn along the way!

If you’re ready to learn more right away, feel free to scroll through Bigfoot’s Friend for a while and browse tips, tricks, and tons of other helpful information about these delicious wild edibles.

I’ve got a few springtime foraging highlights here:

Finding Morel Mushrooms – The Secret Is In The Soil

Identifying and Enjoying Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus Ostreatus)

How To Find And Forage Wild Asparagus This Spring

I’ve missed writing, I’ve missed you guys, I’m ready to get back to your regularly scheduled programming, and ready to find some mushrooms!

Thanks for reading, and happy foraging.

Jess C.