Hiker finds a ‘monster mushroom’ in Missouri, photo shows. How is it like chicken?

State officials say Jackson Sifford stumbled across a monster mushroom while hiking.

The mushroom is called a chicken of the woods.

It is similar to chicken in many ways.

The Missouri Department ofConservation said that they have the texture of chicken and can taste like chicken.

Chicken of the woods mushrooms can get tough, so experts recommend mushroom hunters cut off the tender edges for eating and leave the rest along the tree.

Officials said that the fungus can be used as a substitute for chicken in casseroles and other dishes.

Officials said you should only try a small amount of the casserole the first time. Some people can get upset after eating a mushroom.

Before eating a chicken of the woods, you should be sure to identify the mushroom you're eating.

The fungus is orange in color. It grows in clusters along the trees and on the stump and roots.

From May to November, they can be found in Missouri.

There is a giant mushroom in Stone County.

Experts sayerie orange mushrooms can make you sick at night.

Don't call the police when you find a dead man's fingers in a forest.