The book tells about the gifts of the taiga - mushrooms, berries, herbs, fish, birds, animals. Methods for extracting and processing these taiga trophies are described. The authors invite readers to join the large tribe of true connoisseurs and nature lovers who do not forget about its future, about the adversities that have befallen rivers and lakes, meadows and forests through our fault. The authors hope that their advice will help both those who are just starting to collect and extract taiga resources, and those who have already acquired some experience in this matter. The book is designed for everyone who loves nature, it will be useful to workers of forestry enterprises and timber industry enterprises, various exploration parties.