Close-up of fresh black and red berries.

Huckleberry Fever in Asia and Finland

In the inland Pacific northwest, we think we have the corner on huckleberries. But there are other countries and areas that grow them and use them. A few weeks ago, we were approached by Rae Ellen Bichell for information on Dr. Dan Barney’s huckleberry research. Here is excepts from her article on ‘huckleberry fever’: Asian […]

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A bottle label featuring a bear playing drums with the word "IDAHO".

Huckleberry Picking Stories from Around the Region

Huckleberry picking all over the northwest is sporadic this year due to the early season and the fires. Pincher Creek Echo reported  the lack of berries at the Castle Mountain Resort in British Columbia: For some huckleberry picking on Castle Mountain is a long standing tradition … . Despite the lack of berries to pick, […]

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Dense forest with lush green foliage.

Huckleberries & Fire, Part Three

Following is the third in a three part article on Huckleberries and Fire by Malcolm Dell aka Mr. Huckleberry Landscape activities that affect the development of huckleberry patches: 1) Fire suppression activities led to a decline in huckleberry patches across North America in the past century, by disrupting the natural fire frequency, and creating denser […]

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