jkcmj Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Had a close call picking mushrooms this afternoon...all the weeds had grown up pretty good, so I was sweeping them away around a dead elm, when a snake struck at me...I had swept over top of him maybe 6 inches, so his strike went past my arm instead of hitting me...don't run into to many in this area, especially in the spring, so wasn't even watching out for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbuck08 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 What kind of snake is that ? Looks pretty nasty ! I've never seen one like that in Minnesota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkcmj Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Rattle snake. There around the bluff areas here and there. This one was down by Dakota, MN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkcmj Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Here is a better photo when I moved him out into the open area...I took a couple videos of him rattling as well if I can get them to load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pushbutton Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Umm.....yeah....would have had to change the "shorts" after that one. Nastiest thing we have to worry about around here is ticks and skeeters. Great story and pics!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick G Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Cool pic, and great story to go with it. Glad we don't have them around this part of the state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebigbluegills Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Definitely would have needed a change... the couple hundred ticks don't seem too bad after seeing what you ran into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitthebricks Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Ran into one last year in Mendota Hts. brought it home to show the wifey, she went nuts, major [PoorWordUsage], what were you thinking??? Just because I could, It was fun! And I only think when working or when dealing with the kids. Oh! I just realized I have seen more rattlers than found morel mushrooms. HTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Picked a couple more pounds on friday. Saw more than double that but most were already dried out or rotten... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Lake Rock Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Got these beauties in the south metro on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 What area are you in, leech? Down that dirt road by the old Elm tree!! Just north of the cities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Breuer Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have always assumed you were from around here, with the name leech~~ and talking about the area. Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I have always assumed you were from around here, with the name leech~~ and talking about the area. Good to know! That's why my Avatar says: Northern state of mind! I spend 80% of my weekends where I want to be. Up north! Plus I Deer hunted, snowmobiled, 4 wheeled, Dual sport rode, and any thing else I could do in the woods in the Paul Bun south of Walker for about the last 30 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Z Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 And actually Leech, I don't think we have Elm trees around Merrifield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 And actually Leech, I don't think we have Elm trees around Merrifield I know, I have looked every where! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunt4food Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Found about 120 last night. yellows were very fresh in last couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunt4food Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Here's another pic of some in their "natural state". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinusbanksiana Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 There are but few and far between. They don't get a chance to grow very big before they die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech~~ Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Found about 120 last night. yellows were very fresh in last couple days. Nice pile! Around Stillwater huum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver_squid Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I'm so glad I don't have those rattling buggers around Duluth!On another note, Matt, I know in the past you have said you find blacks around young aspen, my question for you is how young? I find them in recent clearcuts, but I've never checked the young aspens stands. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iland99 Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 The wife and I picked 124 black morels around Park Rapids in about an hour last night. We only found 12 in the same spot 3 days ago so it's really getting going now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Breuer Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 On another note, Matt, I know in the past you have said you find blacks around young aspen, my question for you is how young? I find them in recent clearcuts, but I've never checked the young aspens stands. Any thoughts? I have buddies that only pick fresh clear-cuts. I haven't really tried it, as I stick to the 10-20 year old aspen/poplar stands... The guys picking cuts over the weekend got 2-300 each day though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_nuf_time Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I've been finding nice yellows in the maples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not_nuf_time Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Above statement for; if no elms around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
student Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 So if the Southern part of the state is still producing, the West Central portion good still have time to pick up? Safe assumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.