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Mushroom Hunting and Fishing Weekend

2012 Mushroom Hunting

Not Scheduled this Year

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Do you want to learn about edible mushrooms that grow in Michigan?  Here is your chance to hunt for mushrooms at Lost Lake Scout Reservation and to learn which are edible and which are not.  Learn the where to look for morels and beef steaks, how to care for them and how to prepare them for the table. 

Do you want to learn how to catch pan fish or where the big bass lurk in Lost Lake?  Come up on this special weekend and learn from an expert where to look for fish, techniques for catching them and how to fillet them for eating (bass are catch and release).

Both of these unique programs are available on the same weekend.  You can participate in both or choose just one; it is entirely up to you.  Wear comfortable walking clothes and be prepared for cool and wet weather.  A plastic bag, grocery sack, is recommended for mushroom picking.

  • Both live and artificial bait will be provided, or you can bring your own.
  • Fishing poles are available at camp or you can bring your own.
  • Open to adults as well as youth
  • Make your own camping reservations by clicking here*
  • Meal service available (Minimum of 25 people required.)

Cost
Program Fee: $10.00 per participant, youth or adult
Meal Fees: $25.00 per person (only available if a minimum of 25 peple register)
Camping: ***Lodging for the weekend requires a separate registration. Click here to make lodging reservations.
  **NOTE: PROGRAM REGISTRATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ACCOMODATION**
Time Schedule
Friday   Arrive any time after 5:00 p.m.
     
Saturday 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at Bennett or on your own
  9:00 a.m. Fishing and Mushroom orientation in lower level of Elloitt
  10:00 a.m. Leave to go fishing or mushroom hunting with instructor
  12:00 noon Lunch at Bennett or on your own
  1:00 p.m. Leave to go fishing or mushroom hunting with instructor
  5:00 p.m. Program ends for the day
  6:00 p.m. Dinner at Bennett or on your own
  8:00 p.m. Movie at Bennett or campfires on your own
     
Sunday 8:00 a.m. Breakfast at bennett or own your own
  9:00 a.m. Fishing or Mushroom Hunting on your own