Morel Hunting

[Wayne Sieber]

Is anyone else getting the Morel fever like me? I think that this year we are going to find them way earlier than last year, especially with the long range weather forecast. Man, I can't wait! I have two new places that I have lined up too so this is going to be tough the next week or two!!

[Papa Grump]

I hear ya on that! I usually go by how the lilacs are doing, once they start to open up, it's time!

[harvey lee]

Papa Grump is correct.For years,my morel hunting has started with the lilac blossoms.I have tried earlier and it just does not seem to work to good.Hopefully we get some timly rains and we all will be very happy and full.Yum,soon my first meal of Morels.

[TNT4ME]

here is a shot from last year to help get the fever going.

Shrooms

[MNpurple]

There are a few message boards out there where you can track which states and where in the states people are finding them. It appears they are starting to find them in central to southern Iowa. My father always hunts the 4th turkey season in Houston County, MN and we ALWAYS find a few small ones then on sunny southside slopes. That season starts the 27th! The time is coming.......

[Wayne Sieber]

TNT - Are those Black Morels? Not that I am a seasoned veteran Morel Hunter or anything, but in southern MN where I go, I have only found the yellows.

[jlm]

I checked as well this weekend and found none, I think they are still a week or so away. I would say by next weekend it should be good to go, especially if we get some rain! Good luck all!

[harvey lee]

It will be a few weeks yet around south central Mn before any grays start popping.

[bigyooper]

I used to live in MI, we found Morels around old Elm trees.

since I moved to MN I haven't found a single one.

I am up by Duluth, I also look over by Bayfield, does anyone know where I should be looking?

[harvey lee]

bigyooper-If you do a search on google for morels,you should find your answer.Around central Mn.,dying Elm trees are very good places to look.Also on a slope and if you have some prickly ash close,even better.

[Wayne Sieber]

Do any of the veteran Morel Hunters out there have an idea of the timeframe of when the Morels start and when they are done? Seems like last year I waited 3 or 4 days after the Lilacs bloomed to start hunting, and found some that were already wilting over or getting moldy.

[buckpredator]

It depends on moisture and temperature. Last year I found most of mine about 1 week prior to the lilacs blooming. Then about the same time you said in your post they were about done. Mid to Late next week I'll start looking, but I'm guessing it will be about a week and a half before I start finding them.

[doser]

I went and took a gander on Sat. at a spot I found some last yr. Nothing cooking yet, but I'm guessing it wont be long. I am finding some small poisonous ones in my yard though !

[Wayne Sieber]

I had the same results as doser - nada, although it was still fun to be out there! Next weekend maybe??

[cybermuskie]

Nothing up here yet either! I was in the woods yesterday, and it was really dry yet! Shouldn't be to much longer though!

[jerkin'm]

Was out looking for sheds, ramps, morels, fiddleheads etc...Found the ramps up..nothing else..Sure were good...

[Gissert]

jerkin'm

Were you out looking where I think you were?

I have the next week off, and will be giving the old elm woods to the south and west of where you deer hunt a good looking over for some morels.

[jerkin'm]

Yep..little early and pretty dry..Should be up soon with a little rain and the warm temps..Will be up next weekend to do a little dock work/crappie fishin' if your interested in hooking up..

[Gissert]

I might be up for that. I am off that whole next week.

[mr wizard]

Harvest is happening now in Southern to Mid Illinois and sw Iowa.

[protrapper]

I'm getting the itch also. I will do anything to prolong my time in the woods. The doc says picking morels is ok, hauling beavers is a no, no.

Good Luck..

[ratherbefishn]

I went down to our little honey hole yesterday and picked about 50 of them. There were quite a few already dried up a bit. Guessing the popped after the rain on thursday. This was on the s side of the metro. It doesnt sound like anyone else around is finding much but a few guys I talked to havnt been out yet. Most were in open areas also witch is a bit different for this spot.

[Wayne Sieber]

rbf - Man, that report really gets me ready to go this weekend! I hope we get some rain in the next couple of days; That should really get them started!!

[Heidi]

I was down to Winona yesterday and stopped for gas and asked the guy if he was out looking. Said no lilocs blooming yet and will be a week or so. Dry too. Said him and his buddies got 50 lbs last year. Didn't like my joke about following him around, so he must be a true morel hunter. Seemed honest and leary about me. Man, one would think any day now. Good luck all

[jonny_redhorse]

question for you morel hunters....I came upon about 20 of these guys this morning while I was out with my camera....they are about the size of a persons hand or fist..maybe 5-6 ounces or so in weight.....I think they are a type of morel(giant false morel or "snow morel") but again not entirely sure....anyone think they know what this species is?...I picked this one and put it on the birch tree for a decent photo.......(if they're edible..sure would be some nice eatin!) thanks jonny