Many people approach foraging with a scarcity mindset, assuming that wild foods lack in quantity and that our surrounding landscape is largely devoid of nourishment. As a forager of nearly 20 years, I know that this is not the case. Even in a small urban environment, wild foods abound around us.
Imagine my surprise when I learned about new foraging restrictions proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for state parks. Under this new developing rule, each forager would be limited to harvesting one gallon of fruit and mushrooms combined. (The current law states that foraging is legal for personal, non-commercial use—i.e., you can't harvest fruits and mushrooms in order to sell them.)
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