Eating What Nature Provides

[Mary Beth]

I was wondering, how many people sample what nature has to offer, foodwise, while camping? I know in this day and age everyone brings hotdogs, canned food, and whatnot when they go camping. I do too, but I also like to enjoy any food I find that grows wild. I have taken a class on identifying some edible foods in the wild. I would love to learn more on this subject.

[Lamebeaver]

Other than fish, strawberries and raspberries, generally no. Most foraging activities take a lot of time/effort compared to the amount of food/nourishment you get. Most wild plants are somewhat lacking on fat/calories/energy. It's a fun hobby, but not one I would depend on.

[FreeWilly]

I would only look to do that if I got lost or stranded. Really, there is no point to do it unless you really really want to. I have eaten oranges and mangos right from trees if that counts though. Oranges are really good when they are green.

[Fluttershy]

Aside from blackberries, I've never done this. I've taken a class on how to identify native edible plants in a pinch, but it's definitely not something I rely on when I'm out in the woods.

[CatsEye]

I would if I need to. I've eaten several types of berries in particular, blackberries, blueberries and dewberries. Otherwise I usually don't. It's amazing the things you can find though.

[Grandpa]

Ate some cattail stalks the other day, mighty tasty.

[Gwen]

I am not very familiar with what's edible and what's toxic in nature's bounty in the wilderness so I don't try to eat anything there. I keep safe with what food we brought to the camp.

[ejdixon]

The only thing that I'd eat is the fish I catch whenever I go fishing during my camping trips. I'm not really that familiar in foraging and worried that I might end up picking the really toxic stuff.

[Newanderthal]

Fish cooked right on the coals, berries eaten right at the bush, grubs plucked straight from the log, and crickets caught in the grass (those first two are tasty)

[ponderosa]

Foraging is on my "things I want to learn more about" list. I think it would be a lot of fun to know which plants could become salad, which mushrooms are edible, etc. Someday I'll get around to a book or class on the subject.