August 25, 2022 3:20 a.m.

Four National Forests in Oregon will open the 2022 commercial harvest season for Matsutake mushrooms following Labor Day weekend.

A Forest Service release said the season opens September 6th on the Umpqua, Willamette, Deschutes, and Fremont-Winema national forests. The season continues through November 6th.

A commercial permit must be purchased to pick any Matsutake mushroom on national forests that is harvested for resale. Permits cost $200 for the 62-day season, $100 for a half season or $8 per day with a three-day minimum purchase. Harvesters must be 18 years of age and older and have a valid ID to purchase a permit.

For the Umpqua National Forest, office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on these days:

*Roseburg Headquarters Office Monday through Thursday

*Glide North Umpqua District Office Wednesday and Friday

*Diamond Lake District Office and Tiller Ranger District Office Thursday and Friday

Each purchase of a permit will include information and a map of areas open to harvest. Permits are not valid on state or private property.