The Modern Hunter-Gatherer

Folks in the Northwest love an excuse to get outdoors, and local organic food is all the rage. That's sent the Whole Foods crowd into the woods bearing wicker baskets like so many well–appointed peasants. Are mushroom–hunting, berry–picking and nettle–harvesting steps toward a sustainable food system? What role can hunting and fishing play? How much foraging can the Northwest support? Is overharvesting a concern? How much can we forage in our own neighborhoods? We talk with foraging experts, go mushroom–hunting and get your hunting and gathering questions and advice.