diff --git a/outdoorsmanship.lic b/outdoorsmanship.lic
index 2f2f0632c4..c1cff40e70 100644
--- a/outdoorsmanship.lic
+++ b/outdoorsmanship.lic
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ class Outdoorsmanship
       if @train_method == 'forage'
         DRCA.crafting_magic_routine(@settings)
         DRC.forage?(@forage_item)
-        DRCI.dispose_trash(@forage_item, @worn_trashcan, @worn_trashcan_verb)
+        DRCI.dispose_trash(@forage_item, @worn_trashcan, @worn_trashcan_verb) if DRCI.in_hands?(@forage_item)
         attempt += 1
       else
         item = @forage_item