Permitted Pursuits

Foraging in Washington

3 verified locations for foraging in Washington. Each page includes exact permit requirements, restrictions, and what to know before you go.

2 Allowed
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Permit Required

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Washington, Snohomish·Foraging

Foraging in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest requires a free-use permit obtained in person at a ranger district office before harvesting. Personal use is capped at 5 gallons per household per year; all designated wilderness areas within the forest are closed to collection.

  • Free-use permit required before harvesting — must be obtained in person at a ranger district office
  • Personal use limit: 5 gallons per household per year across the entire forest
Allowed

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Washington, Chelan Okanogan Kittitas Yakima·Foraging

Foraging is allowed on Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest under standard USFS personal-use rules: 1 gallon per day, no advance permit. Unlike the adjacent Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF to the west, no in-person permit is required before harvesting.

  • Personal-use collection limited to 1 gallon per day per species under 36 CFR § 261.10 — no permit required
  • Commercial harvesting requires a free special-use permit from the relevant ranger district before collecting