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.
Neil McArthur has one rule when he’s mushroom hunting.
“When in doubt, move on,” he said.
McArthur would know. He’s been hunting mushrooms in Homer for 25 years.
This year, he published “Alaska’s Mushrooms: A Wide-Ranging Guide,” along with University of Fa