Legal Guides

State-by-State Laws

Know the rules before you go. Every state has different regulations for mushroom foraging, metal detecting, and fossil collecting. Our guides cover permits, restrictions, best locations, and seasonal recommendations for all 50 states.

50 state guides covering foraging, detecting, and fossil laws

All 50 States

Verified by TroveRadar Field Database
Updated March 2026
50 States Covered
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Alabama

Alabama does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Alaska

Alaska does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state...

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Arizona

Arizona does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Arkansas

Arkansas does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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California

California does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, s...

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Colorado

Colorado does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Connecticut

Connecticut does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, ...

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Delaware

Delaware does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Florida

Florida does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Georgia

Georgia does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Hawaii

Hawaii does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state...

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Idaho

Idaho does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state ...

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Illinois

Illinois does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Indiana

Indiana does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Iowa

Iowa does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state f...

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Kansas

Kansas does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state...

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Kentucky

Kentucky does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Louisiana

Louisiana does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, st...

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Maine

Maine does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state ...

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Maryland

Maryland does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Massachusetts

Massachusetts does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests...

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Michigan

Michigan does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Minnesota

Minnesota does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, st...

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Mississippi

Mississippi does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, ...

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Missouri

Missouri does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Montana

Montana does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Nebraska

Nebraska does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Nevada

Nevada does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state...

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New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests...

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New Jersey

New Jersey does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, s...

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New Mexico

New Mexico does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, s...

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New York

New York does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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North Carolina

North Carolina does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forest...

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North Dakota

North Dakota does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests,...

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Ohio

Ohio does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state f...

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Oklahoma

Oklahoma does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Oregon

Oregon does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state...

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Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests,...

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests,...

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South Carolina

South Carolina does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forest...

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South Dakota

South Dakota does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests,...

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Tennessee

Tennessee does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, st...

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Texas

Texas does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state ...

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Utah

Utah does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, state f...

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Vermont

Vermont does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Virginia

Virginia does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, sta...

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Washington

Washington does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, s...

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West Virginia

West Virginia does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests...

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Wisconsin

Wisconsin does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, st...

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Wyoming

Wyoming does not have one simple statewide rule for wild mushroom collection. Personal-use gathering is often permitted on some national forests, stat...

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Are foraging and metal detecting laws the same in every state?
No — laws vary dramatically between states and even between different types of public land within the same state. National forests, state parks, BLM land, and municipal property each have their own rules. Always verify regulations with the managing agency for the specific land you plan to visit.
Do I need a permit to forage for mushrooms?
It depends on the state and the specific land. Many national forests allow personal-use mushroom collecting without a permit, while some state parks prohibit it entirely. Commercial harvesting almost always requires a permit. Check your state's guide for specifics.
How current are these legal guides?
Our state guides are regularly updated, but laws and regulations change. We recommend using these guides as a starting point and always confirming current rules with the managing agency before your trip. Last comprehensive update: March 2026.