consumable$15–45 where requiredused in 1 side quest
State foraging permit
Government-issued authorization to collect wild plants or fungi in certain areas. Requirements vary wildly—some states need permits for any foraging, others only for commercial harvest, many have none at all.
What to look for
- 1Check if your state requires permits at all (many don't for personal use)
- 2Understand if it covers state parks, forests, or private land with permission
- 3Included species lists showing what's legal to harvest and bag limits
- 4Validity period—some are annual, others per-trip or seasonal
Skip
- Assuming one permit covers all public lands (federal/state/local rules differ)
Used for: legally harvesting on state-managed lands · verifying species-specific regulations in the field · documenting permission when questioned by rangers · accessing updated harvest limits and protected species lists
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
