This specimen was found during David Campbell's WAMS foray to Salt Point State Park. It was not found by me, but from the 2 blade pine needles attached to the specimen, it was found amongst conifers. Since I was unfamiliar with the genus Inonotus, I originally thought it might be a young Phaeolus schweinitzii. At the MSSF meeting the Tuesday after David's foray, Dr. Fred Stevens suggested it might be an Inonotus. He then took a piece of it and later emailed me to confirm that it is indeed an Inonotus and that it is I. circinatus, notable for the hooked tips.