Hunters and anglers live and honour the lifestyle of harvesting food from the wild. The feeling of self-reliance and a deeper connection to the natural world have drawn outdoor enthusiasts to these sports for generations. But another type of natural harvest is gaining popularity and opening an opportunity to a wide group as adventurers, as they head to the forests, fields and shorelines of British Columbia to forage and understand the world of wild edibles. The story will also explore why people are driven to go after a natural bounty. From interests of living off the land, getting in tune with our heritage, as well as familiarizing one’s self to natural surroundings in deep nature. For those who spend time in the bush, it’s a guide to learning more about what is available and safe in these surroundings.

BC has a bounty of food that can be found in nature. From familiar staples like chanterelle mushrooms, blackberries and salmonberries to more adventurous feasts of fiddleheads, sea asparagus and camus flowers, there is enough fare to be found in the BC’s wild spaces to fill any harvest table.