Fishbreath - Check out these folks. Join them, and they'll show you the type of habitat you should seek when hunting chanterelles:

www.northwestmushroomers.org

I've been associated with mushroom hunting clubs all around the country. Without exception, they are some of the most knowledegable, and friendly bunch of folks you will ever meet. They will be very happy to pass on their knowledge to you, just as long as you are picking for yourself and family. They take a dim view of commercial pickers, but you clearly ain't one of those. Good luck.