As they lay

[goatman]

I didn't want to hijack turtlshell's post. I have never found a hen of the woods or ate one. Are these two hen of the woods? After his post I thought these were the real things. They are growing in front of my work under a oak tree. Still growing and are probably 10 to 15 lbs.

 

[bigbukfevr]

im not sure ive ever seen such a thing

 

[Booner]

I'll be honest, I do not see something like that tasting very good.

 

[Shovelbuck]

We don't have them in my neck of the woods.....no oak trees. But from what I've researched about them, you've got a bunch of good eating there.

 

[bowhuntr311]

Typical....They make every thing in the woods bigger in iowa. I've got those up here in MN and thier only about the size of a softball.

 

[goatman]

The verdict is in. Wow do they taste good. I butchered a half of hen. Ate some and froze the rest.

 

[turtlshell]

Goat...for SURE those are the real deal and they are dandies. Hope you enjoyed your find. You have a spot for life...as they will grow in the same spot every year if the conditions are right.

Well done.

 

[DCIowa]

Those are some trophy Hen of the Woods mushrooms! They are my favorite mushroom - meaty, incredible flavor, will keep a month in the fridge - what more could a person want from a mushroom. Found a couple fresh smaller ones yesterday and a couple that were dilapidated already.