Mushroom hunting brings risks and rewards

In Alaska, passion for hunting runs deep. For many, the thrill of hunting big game is second to none. But there’s another group of hunters in Alaska tracking a different kind of prey: mushrooms.1 of 3 McArthur examines a mushroom specimen recently nibbled by slugs. (Photo by Shahla Farzan, KBBI - Homer)McArthur examines a mushroom specimen recently nibbled by slugs. (Photo by Shahla Farzan, KBBI - Homer)Alaska is home to thousands of mushroom species, many of them similar in appearance. (P