Morel's Yet?

[Weed Shark]

Found four in my brothers landscape wood shavings. I was dropping off a battery and mentioned we were going to look for morels and he says, "Glad you said that, what are these?" Apparently his wife also smashed some with her foot a while back saying, "...what are these mushrooms doing here?" Found only three more later. All seven in south metro.

[DanS]

We found 1/2 dozen blacks south of Grand Rapids today. They were real small and must of popped up after we finally got some rain Friday night. The woods are still real dry and we could use a good soaker. The dry conditions did'nt seem to hurt the wood tick population at all as they were sure thick.

[Jameson]

No morels in north metro spot,

No morels in west metro spots,

morels in south metro spot.

Yum!

[PEATMOSS]

Just curious what kind of habitat a person should look for morels in around Itasca county. I grew up in farm country and have had no real success locating them up north.Not looking for anyones spots, just general info on what kind of trees/soil conditions/terrain etc. I should concentrate on. Thanks.

[doser]

I found nine greys yesterday! Hopefully the sun or humidity goes up and it should get better.

[luckey]

We picked on Saturday around a hundred in south east Morrison County.

[peder]

picked 176 yesterday, a mix of yellows and greys. Public land in Carver county. All were around dead elms with moss and or grass around them. The elms with just dirt or leaves at the base were unproductive, maybe too dry. I fried up a bunch, the rest went into the dehydrater. I hope to make it out again midweek.

[Dock Boy]

Still looking to purchase some of these Morels. Please let me know if anyone would like to sell some. Sounds like they are starting to pop up. Thanks

[Heidi]

Picked 34 small black ones near Longville Sunday. This weekend should be perfect.

[beer batter]

I'm with Peder on this. Never found anything around leave covered ground near elms, but today we did hit the jackpot with the morels growing out of the moss near dead elms.

[DanS]

I look for older stands of aspen or mature mixed stands that have fertile soil and a good layer of leaf duff on the ground. Watch for dead standing trees and make sure to check around these. Lower moist areas seem to be more productive but you never know where they will pop up from year to year.

[Dock Boy]

Is thier a chance of me finding any near Voyageurs National Park. If so I might head out and take a stroll through the woods and I'm still looking to buy some. Thanks

[troutmaster]

went out today and found about 3lbs all were grays and most were pretty small yet.

[doser]

Picked 45 greys last night. First 13 were small then the rest were three-four inches plus. Gnats were nuts last night after the rain too.

[Meaney]

Picture of my Dad, my daughter Jaden and I! about to enjoy some yummy grays!!

[Weed Shark]

I'm kind of new to morel picking. There is the rule, "If it's not hollow, don't swallow"...because false morels which are poisonous are not hollow. I have yet to find a "False morel". What is the material inside the mushroom like? I've read anything cotton-like is bad. I came across some "Half-free Morels" last year; I wont bother picking next time because there is alot of stem and they are trickier to distinguish from a "Varpa" (poisonous). I am largely self-taught. Just wish I would stumble on a "False Morel" once so I could see it.

[Weed Shark]

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I'm kind of new to morel picking. There is the rule, "If it's not hollow, don't swallow"...because false morels which are poisonous are not hollow. I have yet to find a "False morel". What is the material inside the mushroom like? I've read anything cotton-like is bad. I came across some "Half-free Morels" last year; I wont bother picking next time because there is alot of stem and they are trickier to distinguish from a "Varpa" (poisonous). I am largely self-taught. Just wish I would stumble on a "False Morel" once so I could see it.

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Never mind. I looked it up.

[Curly]

What's the best way to clean them once you bring them home?

Thanks

[Dock Boy]

I just ordered some online what is the best way to keep them when I get them in the mail. Thanks in advance

[MOBY RICHARD*]

Does anyone have a picture of a false Morel that they can post??

[jonny_redhorse]

Took this pick of a "false morel"last spring /summer...hope it helps with IDing....

[MOBY RICHARD*]

Thanks for the Pic jonny, I will watch out for these.

For more info check out, mushroomexpert.c0m, or wikipedia.c0m, for both morel and false morel.

The false ones contain various amounts of a chemical poison and carcinogen, called "Gyromitrin", which can remain in the body, and accumulate over time causing severe kidney or liver damage, cancer, unto death.

Though people do eat them after boiling at least twice in water and dumping the water, the steam and fumes carry the chemical also, so it would need to be prepared outdoors, and some of the chemical remains.

They recommend not even traveling with them in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, or bringing them into any enclosed space, like your dwelling, where you will be breathing.

Raw consumption is especially hazardous, even in small amounts.

So...cumultive poison... wrecked organs... cancer...death...

not worth it!!!

[Scott K]

The effects sound as good as smoking. What supprises me is people know that you can boil them 2 times and then you can eat them!

[B. Amish]

I've found just a handful the last few days in my normal go to spots. Some of my spots haven't had anything. Most were very small, the only decent sized ones were growing in a stand of aspens that is shaded by some balsam firs to help keep the ground from drying out. Outside the shade, the leaves were crisp and crunchy, but inside the shaded area, conditions were primer. The combination of hot weather and lack of rain hasn't been good for morels, that's for sure.

[nate larson]

Well we had some pretty good luck today. Here are some pics: