diff --git a/outdoorsmanship.lic b/outdoorsmanship.lic
index 95c78b1550..4e6e8a2ed8 100644
--- a/outdoorsmanship.lic
+++ b/outdoorsmanship.lic
@@ -53,6 +53,14 @@ class Outdoorsmanship
     attempt = 0 # Failsafe counter to prevent an infinite loop if item isn't collectable in the room
     while (DRSkill.getxp(@skill_name) < @end_exp) && (attempt < @targetxp)
       if @train_method == 'forage'
+        DRC.message("#########################################################################")
+        DRC.message("##############################NOTICE#####################################")
+        DRC.message("Using FORAGE is going to be deprecated in favor of using COLLECT PRACTICE")
+        DRC.message("If you are seeing this message, you should remove the line")
+        DRC.message("outdoors_method: forage")
+        DRC.message("From your yaml")
+        DRC.message("This functionality will be completely removed on the 28th of Feb 2024")
+        DRC.message("#########################################################################")
         DRCA.crafting_magic_routine(@settings)
         DRC.forage?(@forage_item)
         DRCI.dispose_trash(@forage_item, @worn_trashcan, @worn_trashcan_verb)