Mark,
Those particular little mushrooms grow everywhere here. Backyards, golf course, everywhere. For a while there, they had their own little seasonal tourist trade where people were coming from all over (mostly Quebec for some reason) to pick them. That is until the RCMP cracked down on it.

I've never tried them either but some of my funniest moments have been watching my friends who did. Although, I don't recommend it. Well.....unless I can watch.

With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.