MEET ZOE THE TRUFFLE HOUND
We are different from most truffle hunters
because we employ the use of our specially trained dog, Zoe, to seek out only the ripest of Truffles. This technique ensures that you will receive only the highest quality Oregon Black truffles at their peak of aroma and taste.
This method of collecting truffles causes very little disturbance to the soil and rootlets of the host tree, thus ensuring a healthy forest. We like to call this method "hound harvesting". Most truffles for sale are not collected in this manner, but rather are harvested using large rakes and disturbing huge areas of soil.
TRUFFLE HOUND FOR HIRE
We also offer on-site consultation and investigation of property owners land for the presence of Oregon black and white truffles. In conjunction with our (human) truffle expert and Zoe, we can accurately and efficiently determine if your forested land contains Black or White truffles. This valuable knowledge of your land can reap financial benefits for years to come, and the possibility of immediate compensation of the truffles found using our services. Please read important details concerning this service listed below.
HEALTHY TRUFFLE HABITAT:
Correct forest habitat is vital for productive truffle growth. Ideal forest habitat is tightly spaced Douglas fir forests, approximately 20 to 40 year old trees, with little or no undergrowth. The Cascade mountain foothills (west-side, below 2,000') and the Coast Range (east-side, below 1,000') are ideal regions for truffles. This includes the Willamette Valley. You don't need acres of forested land for this service to be of value to you. A small patch of wooded habitat could produce many pounds of truffles!
At our discretion, we may offer to buy the truffles from you at or above buyers market rate.
TRUFFLE PLANTATIONS:
For people that have an active, or hope to be active, Truffle plantation (or truffières) of European species of truffles, we are offering, for a limited time, free on-site inspection and hound-harvesting of truffles from your property.* The only caveat is that we are allowed to take with us a small percentage of truffles found. Appointments are always discreet and completely confidential.
Truffle trees must be at least 4 years old. Percentage of yield we keep depends on the amount found (the more we find, the less we take for our services). For the first pound found, our take is 25%. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.
GROUP TRUFFLE HUNTS:
Experience the excitement of hunting for truffles with a dog and your friends and family. We will provide transportation to and from a known productive truffle site, and the necessary tools for harvesing truffles. Plus, you get to keep the truffles you find!
Zoe is very efficient. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with all of her finds. This means a large group of people will all be actively hunting for truffles at the same time! She is trained to sniff and 'point' to the exact location of the truffle, but lets her human counterpart harvest the truffle. The truffle season is short – typically ending around the beginning of March. Act now before all available times fill up. Call for details and reservations.
