The Morel Mushroom Hunting Club's:
State By State Morel (and other mushrooms) Finds
(not limited to Morels)
Archives
Color Key (for quick scanning of information):
Red= Date
Light Blue= Name
Green= Location
Purple= Morels Found
White= Other Types Of Mushrooms Found
2001:
Jan. 5th, 2001: I found one small red russula, and several columned stink horns in North Florida.
Jan 12th, 2001: Found a few small puffballs in North Florida.
Jan. 19th, 2001: : ozone, found Pleurotus sapidus, , - general location: Lenior City,TN, Growing Conditions: found around 3 pounds of useable oyster shrooms growing on poplar logs, Additional Comments: winter just makes it more of a challenge to find edible mushrooms,but they are out there if you know what to look for,morels are easy to identify some of the others are not,but well worth the effort.
Jan. 22nd, 2001: Found a nice bunch of Agaricus growing in a burned field in North Florida.
Jan. 27th, 2001: I found several LBJ's (Little Brown Jobs), I haven't worked with them except to get scruffy spore prints but initial impressions are: Gallerina, Entaloma, Marasmius, and one little red Russula. Then I found a Chorogomphis, a copper colored edible species that I've always found associated with Slippery Jack, Suillus brevipes, our object of hunt. Then I did a dog walk along where I've found them both before and found Chorogophus but no Suillus. Happy Hunting, KarGar. Gainesville, Florida
Feb. 5th, 2001: Anthony Tassinello,found: black trumpets, hedgehogs, yellowfoot, general location: Mendocino County, CA, Growing Conditions: The usual stuff...tan oak, huckleberry bushes, redwood and pine. Additional Comments: Hey Chris...It has been a fantastic Chanterelle year thus far in the Bay Area. Last week a freind and I were able to bag 26# in two hours but that was then...today was all about the elusive and beautiful black trumpet. They can truly be hunted up the North Coast as we found about 7# in 5 hours with some hogs and yellow foot as well. Now 7 #'s may not sound like much but think about the volume of seven pounds of feathers :^) You get the picture. Also found my first Russula Xerampolina or Shrimp Russula as it is called...I'll let you know how delish it is. We need more rain as it has been 70*+ the last few days I think the best trumpet days are still in front of us. Can't wait to hit the Sierras for morels in April.
Feb. 7th, 2001: John S. Thompson Sr.,found auricularia (wood ear), general location: Barren county Kentucky, Growing Conditions: mixed woods, cool damp conditons
Feb 7th, 2001: Ozone found many fresh Oysters in Tenn.
Feb 8th, 2001: Chris M found one Russula emetic, many Cortinarius, and a few foul smelling yet to be identified shrooms in North Florida.
Feb. 9th, 2001: : ozone, found: P.sapidus (oyster's), general location: Rockwood,TN, Growing Conditions: on poplar logs, Additional Comments: The oyster's are really fruiting here in East Tennessee,found 3 pounds(cleaned)after work today,there is always an edible mushroom growing,I love to hunt mushrooms,morels are my favorite(for 1 month out of the year).
Feb. 10th, 2001: Fawn Mushrooms found in Williston, Florida. Plueteus cervinus.
Feb. 11th, 2001: jonathan, a new member of Morel Mushroom Hunting Club, found: chanterelles, , general location: Big Sur,California, A corner of the upper forest park., Growing Conditions: under oak trees, Additional Comments: We found a 15-cm chanterelle that was hard to spot.
Confirmed! Confirmed! Confirmed! Confirmed!
2001 Season Begins!
Feb. 14th, 2001: Josh has claimed that he has found: morels, general location: Tyler Texas ,Growing Conditions: near stream and river, under dead elm trees ,Additional Comments: there are morels in the piney woods of east texas.most of them are yellows. Now, I have emailed him to confirm this, as this would be the first of the season, but have not gotten a response back......Confirmed as of 3-1-01
Feb 20th, 2001: Josh has submitted another mushroom find: morels!, general location: in copper canyon, texas. near dallas Growing Conditions: near river, around dead branches ,Additional Comments: there are morels in east texas also. I will again try to get this confirmed! Confirmed as of 3-1-01
Feb 21st, 2001: Bruce BeCraft, found Various species of Argaricus, general location: SW Ohio. Brown County., Growing Conditions: On lawns mostly. No association with trees or buried wood that I could see, anyway. Single or in small groups.. The usual A. Camperstris were in fairy rings last fall. First time I had seen that with Meadow Mushrooms. Additional Comments: Last fall, I found at least four distinct species of Agaricus. None of these are in any of my books but were unmistakeble for the genus. Brown spore print, a ring and detached gills. The different species were distinct in size, gill spacing, the color and other characteristics of the cap (some smooth, some with scales). One had a hollow stipe. Another was really large..stipe about 5 inches and a cap some 8 inches in diameter. Oh, and all were absolutely delicious! Taste and texture similar to Portabellas, but stronger.
March 1st, 2001: Josh has found more morels, general location: i dont have a computer, i am using the one at the library, so it is imposible to get a hold of me on the net, but there are really morels in tyler and around the area of tyler. i have found them with my friends from missouri in tyler.(***-**5-2512), Growing Conditions: around rivers and streams, Additional Comments: come to tyler around lake tyler for morels also. Tyler Texas, smith county, piney woods of east texas., Growing Conditions: at the sabine and neches river. Additional Comments: I live in copper canyon tx. i used to live in tyler tx. There are MORELS in east texas. look on any map and find the sabine or neches rivers and you will find morels. i have found them with my neighbor who used to live in Branson Missouri... I phoned Josh today and spoke with him. He claims that he found his first ones this year on Feb. 14th! He has found them in previous years in the same location. He has found greys and yellows so far this year, a total of about 12 so far. He told me that he has found them near Mayapples, and at the base of large trees, and also rotten logs. Size is around 2 inches. He is heading back out soon, and plans to mail me some photos which I will scan and post to this page. But, it is official! He wins a free membership for the earliest to report a Morel for the 2001 season. Way to go, Josh! -Chris M.
March 1st, 2001: Pluteus cervinus, and Agaricus here in North Florida.
March 3rd, 2001: This in from Morel Mania: Sighting, Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2001 14:23:53 -0800, From: Liz. I live in Madera, California which is located in the central part of the state in the San Joaquin Valley. I spotted my first crop of black morels this morning in my front yard flower bed. About 35, ranging from 1 to 4 inches were growing in the garden bark that I had put down three years ago. I'm off to look for more, maybe in the backyard.
March 3rd, 2001: Morels in CA, Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 16:29:43 -0800, From: Darvin D. Found my first morels of the season today. 9 lonely, lovely morels under Incense Cedar. They were in Sebastopol, CA. (Darvin is a member of the Sonoma County Mycological Association)
March 10th, 2001: William J. S. Ph. D. found : morels!, only a few, general location: Kerr County, Texas, Growing Conditions: Rocky caliche soil, low organic matter. Predominately Ashe juniper vegetation with some oak. Open area. We have had long periods of cool, cloudy, wetter than normal weather. I did not think Morchella sp occurred in this region. Do they? William, it certainly is not a common occurence in your neck of the woods, (San Antonio area) . So you should feel lucky. Have you ever found them in the past at this location? Keep in touch with your progress..... -Chris M.
March 10th, 2001: Hi Chris, Paul King writes: I'm already back from the "first visit" in "my morel region" here at the Lake of Zurich, Switzerland. Wouh! there I found a Conica with about 12 cm high - but not yet with the typical dark brown spores. So I left it at the place and shall "visit" it again next week.. Paul
March 11th, 2001: Found a 2lb Horse Mushroom, brown gilled Agaricus in North Florida.
March 12th, 2001: Texas has struck again! (BILL & PAT S.), I am sending you a photograph of the morel we found here in the Texas Hill Country. Let me know if you receive it Ok, as I have only had my digital camera for a couple of months and have had problems sending photos by e-mail. I have numerous other photographs. We were able to find enough morels to have a small serving for 8 people last night. All are still doing well today, so I guess my ID was good. We had Thunderstorms last night. Today is much cooler (probably low in upper 40's tonigh) and clear. We might not get rain for awhile, so it will be interesting to see how long the morels last. I was able to find two colonies in back of my house tonight.
March 12th, 2001: Dennis Michaels, found morels, general location: Near the beach in Imperial Beach, Ca. Mar. 12th Growing Conditions: Parking lot planter area a 1/2 block from the ocean. In decorative wood chips against the cement bourder {4" high) Additional Comments: Please e-mail me at IxBxLOCO @aol.com if this is an unusual find like I think it was. I just took some pictures. The biggest had a 2' by 1 1/2" head. Sorry no scanner. The biggest problem I had was I was relying on 40yr. old memories from mushroom hunting in Mo. Nobody around here knew if they were edible and only a couple of people knew they were morels. I finally called my mom for a recipe, fixed em and ate em. They were delicious. As best I can figure out; the spores were probably in the woodchips and the unusual 2 wk steady rain started them to grow. I checked the rest of the planters and found more; but they are already starting to wilt in the constant sun. I`ve seen plenty of toadstool types but never morels in this area.
March 13th, 2001: Dorey S. found morels, general location: Wimberley, Hays County, Texas, USA .Growing Conditions: In backyard, under oak trees. Additional Comments: Found 5 last year. Heavy rains for last month. Found 14 today .
March 14th, 2001: A brand new member to the club submitted this tonight, after I spoke with her on the phone. She says she has lived in TX for 9 years and never before heard of them growing there. She used to find them when she lived in Idaho. Well, this must be the year for Morels in Texas! -Chris M. Patty L. found morels, general location: wooded area in side yard. Glen Rose, Texas About 50 Growing Conditions: Under Oaks and Cedars
March 17th, 2001: Joel T., Found morels, general location: Birmingham Alabama.....Oak Mtn ST Park, Growing Conditions: Oaks and pines NE sides of ridges, Additional Comments: I am tickled to death to find morels here...I am from Southern Illinois and just recently moved here...I was worried that there were no morels around here..I was wrong...God is Great
March 17th, 2001: Tim Geho, found morels, general location: South Carolina midlands, Growing Conditions: Near Ash trees in bottomlands, Additional Comments: 188 whites and greys 3 lbs.
March 17th, 2001: chris and eddie, found morels, general location: Madisonville Tenn., Growing Conditions: apple orchard, Additional Comments: we need help picking, they're so plentyful!!!
March 17th, 2001: James B. Tidmore, found morels, general location: Eulogy, Texas near Walnut Springs, Texas, Growing Conditions: I found my morels around live oak trees. In the leaf litter on the ground. Additional Comments: I have lived in Missouri for six years when I first found out how to hunt Morel Mushrooms. Since then I have moved back to Texas. I did not think Morels Mushrooms grow this far south, but I was surprised today when I found tons of Morels. I will be picking them in the morning. I am for sure I will pick as much as twenty five pounds with no problem. I have never seen this many mushrooms in my life before.
March 18th, 2001: : SueShroom reports morels, general location: Have had reports from Austin, TX as early as Mar. 7; also reports from near Waco. Reports indicate this is a BIG year for Texas -- we had a really rainy winter and spring. Growing Conditions: Among Spanish oak and Juniper (Juniperus ashei). Usually on limestone soil.
March 18th, 2001: Angie Hopkins found morels, about 30 small ones, - general location: Speedwell, TN, Growing Conditions: Under Popular Trees in rambling rose bushes
March 19th, 2001: Miquel A. Pérez-De-Gregorio writes: Dear Chris, write to you to tell you that this year is being exceptional as soon as the fructification of morels in Catalonia, Spain. The first found the 3-2-01. Never before had seen so soon, though alone were measuring 3 centimeters of high! The 3-4-01 we are finding the first morel "adult" ( M. elata). The 3-15-01 we are finding 3 ( M. elatoides) and 7 (M. deliciosa). The 3-17-01 found another morel (M. delicious). Yesterday, 3-18-01, was a fantastic day therefore were finding 47 (M. deliciosa) and 4 (M. vulgaris). Without doubt this goes to be a very good year, and has not done more than to begin. In Catalonia there is a saying that tells: "Per St. Josep, la múrgola treu el bec", that translated to the english would be : "By St. Joseph, the morel withdrew the peak". "Múrgola" is the popular name of the morels in catalan. Sorry for my elementary english. ;o) ;o)
Miquel À. Pérez-De-Gregorio i Capella
President of Joaquim Codina Mycological Association
G I R O N A ( S p a i n )
March 19th, 2001: Finding many puffballs, and agaricus here in N. Florida, and with all of the rain we have had recently, more to come. If we had gottent this kind of rain 6 weeks ago, I may have found the rarest of rare "Florida Morel", but it was a desert here 6 weeks ago, and even hot.-Chris M.
March 19th, 2001: Riley Gerber, found morels, - general location: Just outside Bandera, Texas, Bandera County, Growing Conditions: Under Cedar and Oak Trees, next to a spring
March 19th, 2001: Brian Burgoyne, found morels, - general location: Cleburne State Park, Cleburne, Texas (near Ft. Worth) Growing Conditions: In debris under mixed cedar, oak, various native vegegation. Soil is generally rocky and limestone. We have had a LOT of rain and cool weather lately. Additional Comments: I grew up in Michigan and picked morels every year as a kid with my parents. I hadn't seen one in 30 years and really couldn't believe it. Are they real morels or a false variety? I would love to dip some in beaten milk and egg, shake them with pancake flour and fry them in butter, along with a grilled T-bone! Do I dare? Seems that this is the year for morels in Texas!- Enjoy! -Chris M.
March 19th, 2001: Bryn Dentinger found unidentified LBMs...reminded me of small Collybia sp. - general location: New York Botanical Garden grounds. Growing Conditions: Woodland trail...uplannd. On woodchips. Additional Comments: Found these few specimens on Sunday, the 18th. I'm trying to keep from looking for morels...
March 20th, 2001: patricia lynch, found morels, - general location: We found another group of about75 under the oaks in the side yard, mostly coming up thru the leaves. Glen Rose, Somervell County Texas
March 22nd, 2001: Daniel Jonathon Wilson, found morels, general location: Tuscumbia,Missouri-Miller County, We found a whole damn mess a them suckers down by the crick by some ole dead logs and some stumps. We filled a whole 2 gunny sacks full. One was 10 inches, needless to say, we was on fire! Growing Conditions: They was under some ole dead logs and stumps down in ole man Thompsons crick bottom. Additional Comments: I sure do love this here web site--and MORELS!
March 23rd, 2001: Mike, found morels, - general location: Maury County, Tennessee . Growing Conditions: Growing under elm trees.
March 23rd, 2001: John Carlyle, found morels, - general location: Just South of Tyler, Texas, Growing Conditions: In the hard woods around mostly Cedar trees, we found 122 on 3/18/2001 and found around 15 on 3/22/2001, mostly gray ones. Additional Comments: Our family travels up North to Missouri once a year, and would love to hear from people who hunt up there to make sure that we don't miss them!
March 23rd, 2001: Dave Rudolph, found puff balls and 2 other kinds have no idea what they were - general location: kansas....around milford lake park,riley county Growing Conditions: the one type of mushroom was groing by the tons on an old log small and brown, the puff balls were growing in the dead leaves.. Additional Comments: went to 2 of my normal spots for the delicious morrells and could'nt find a one yet.. Cant wait to see a report or to report a find...good luck you all.If anyone finds morrells in kansas please email me thank you.....
March 23rd, 2001: Chuck Thier, found morels, - general location: Austin, Texas; Travis County , Growing Conditions: Under Oak and Elm trees. We have had a lotof rain this year. I found them while hicking in the lake travis area. Additional Comments: My wife is making wild rice and morel mushrooms as I write this. They sure smell good.
March 23rd, 2001: Nancy Wright, found morels, - general location: Vance County, North Carolina , Growing Conditions: Mixed forest of tulip poplars and pines, Additional Comments: Beautiful black morels! Closest to the "mother load" we have ever found! Cooked them up with asparagus, snow peas, shallots, garlic, butter, grilled chicken in a delicate cream sauce over farfalle pasta. Incredible!
March 23rd, 2001: koko waller, found morels, - general location: Bandera County, TX, Growing Conditions: Under blueberry juniper trees, Additional Comments: our family has owned this land over 100 years; we have never seen these Morel mushrooms before!
March 24th, 2001: Bryan Ashley, found morels, - general location: dunlap, tennessee, Growing Conditions: under sweetgum trees, Additional Comments: started finding on march 21 2001
March 24th, 2001: : Anthony Tassinello, has found some spring : boletes!, - general location: Oakland CA, Growing Conditions: Under Bishop pine, Additional Comments: Chris....As the chanterelle season winds down here in No. Cali and thoughts of morels begin there is always some talk of a spring Boletus crop. Well proof is in my belly as this past week I checked my local spot and came up with about 5 pounds of #1's just beautiful Porcini. We are supposed to get a shower or two this weekend so it may produce another small fruiting. What a treat to snack on this gems just before the morels kick in.
March 25th, 2001: TGeho, morels!, - general location: South Carolina midlands, Growing Conditions: Near Ash and Cottonwoods in bottomlands. I found 176 myself, A first timer found 48. 2 others haven't reported their count yet, but combined, it should exceed mine. Esculenta and Deliciosa.
March 25th, 2001: Rick, found morels, - general location: South Carolina. About 30 mins. south of Charlotte, N.C. Growing Conditions: Found about 27 blacks and greys and 12 dog peckers under mostly ash and sweetgum trees. Additional Comments: Hey Willy in Lockbourne, Oh. How's the mushroom hunting up there? Sorry about your luck. I'll be thinking about you when I get out the fryen pan.
March 25th, 2001: The photos are from 3/25/2001 Gold Hill, Oregon (that's in southern Oregon). I'll be picking more this up coming weekend 3/31/2001, the next 2 weeks should be real good. Bryan
March 26th, 2001:
TGeho, morel - general location: Add to report posted yesterday in SC, Growing Conditions: 165 more from the late reporters.
: Tom Reynolds, found morels, - general location: Broad River Valley in NE Georgia. Growing Conditions: Flood plain in sandy soil. Additional Comments: There were lots more small ones that were left to grow. The temperature is forcast to drop into the high 20s tonight. Will this hurt the crop? It won't stop the crop but may damage the ones already up a little bit, depending on the severity of the cold.-Chris M.
David M. Hughes, found morels, - general location: Ingram, TX Kerr County, Growing Conditions: Under cedar (ashe juniper) trees near creek bank Additional Comments: You recently posted a report from a J. S. William, PhD who had located morels in Kerr County, TX. Could you please either give him my email address or forward his to me so we can communicate on our finds? Thank you - Mike Hughes I do not save email addresses, so he will need to email back to me.....Chris M.
wes summers, found morels, - general location: lafayette /westmoreland/tn/usa, Growing Conditions: under a dead sicamore tree and in rich lowland , Additional Comments: larege group of 300 or more found by the Summers who hunt every year more than50 are usually found by the one person in the family
March 27th, 2001:
Hey Chris..........just thought you should know........... I went shroomin' today........hehehehe......I have 52 fresh morels !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......in about 45 minutes and from 1 place........I will cover more tomorrow or in a day or so.......so.......THERE HERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!.........c ya........Eddie- knoxville
MARK L., found morels, - general location: cooke county, texas - 75 miles north of dallas/ft. worth, Growing Conditions: under elm & ash trees although found 1 under a cedar canopy, Additional Comments: found them 3/25/01. we got a cold rain on 3/26/01. hope to get warm weather by 3/29
March 28th, 2001:
Tom Reynolds, morels, - general location: Found about 150 in the flood plain of the Broad River in Elbert County, Georgia. Growing Conditions: Most were under ash trees.
: Richard Easton, found morels, - general location: Plainwell Michigan, Growing Conditions: In the freezer while defrosting :) Additional Comments: Still too early for them to pop up in Michigan. Eyesight is failing and since I have been playing with metal detector, I wondered when someone will invent a mushroom detector? If they do, I want one!! LOL :)
Jerry Pokrupa, morel, Additional Comments: Last year, above 50th parallel Started morel scoutng May 7, and hunted through to May 22. Assorted areas associated with poplars Red Lake, Ontario, Patient & waiting. Jerry, the photo that I took of pink Lady's Slippers, on the wildflowers page was taken North of Red Lake, Ontario while I was on a fishing trip. Wonderful country! -Chris M.
March 29th, 2001:
Glenda White, found morels, - general location: Calaveras County, California, Growing Conditions: mixture of oak and pine, Additional Comments: Because of our mild winter and warm spring, we started our mushroom hunting early.We found early morels the middle of march and that's the earliest we have ever found morels. they are small but quite delicious.
March 30th, 2001:
Tom & Debbie Watt writes: I just found your website. I hunted today for morels. Wow, what a day! In 70 minutes I found 53 morels - that's 1 for every minute and a half of hunting! I have hunted all my life and never found them like I did today. I found them in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. They were growing in a wooded area that ran alongside a creek bank. There was lots of ground litter from leaves and twigs, with medium sunlight coming through the trees. I found 2 patches of them. The first one, about 10 ft. in diameter, had 15 mushrooms. The second one, a slightly larger area, had about 12. I found 3 morels that were "twins". The rest were scattered throught the woods, with many growing in clumps of 2 or 3. My sister hunted also in another area and in an hour had 23 morels. I have not heard of any other finds in Grayson Cty., although I'm sure there must be.
Charla Campbell found morels, - general location: Grayson Cty, Texas Growing Conditions: Some under oaks, other were just "there". The ground was moist and the sun was out. I am so excited.
Allen found morels, - general location: Blain County, Oklahoma, Growing Conditions: Along the sandy north canadian river
March 31st, 2001:
Hey Chris, went out this afternoon and found 43 both black and white morels,your foray should be a success,tell ed I found these from the car LOL Dave-Knoxville.
TGeho, found morels, - general location: South Carolina 'midlands' Growing Conditions: Flood plain under ash, cottonwood. they have fruited there for the past three weeks, but seem to be tapering off. Time to go to higher or more northerly areas. 81 whites.
April 2nd, 2001:
Bradley Ausbrook, found morels, - general location: South Central Illinois, North of Mt Vernon, Growing Conditions: On a South west facing ridge, Additional Comments: Found 1 yesterday and found 30 today I believe that the season ha sbegun, need some rain though.
Ron Louthain, found morels, - general location: My brother found 15 mushrooms 20 miles west of Pocahantas, Arkansas (NE Arkansas) three days ago. Growing Conditions: Near fresh May apples
April 3rd, 2001:
Marcus Wicks, found morels, - general location: Cape Girardeau, missouri , Growing Conditions: hardwood forest, under oak trees and a few in river bottoms, Additional Comments: Missouri mushrooms are just firing up . next few days should bring some good hunting in s.e. Missouri
Brian Burgoyne, found morels, - general location: Cleburne, Texas, Growing Conditions: Under cedar and oak, intermingled with poison ivy! Additional Comments: Found another grocery bag of fresh, tan, fist sized morels. I could pick a bag every day, but I just don't have the time. I've eaten them every day and frozed plenty. My son and I also saw a golden cheeked warbler while picking, which is quite a rare sighting, as they are on the endangered list. Quite a day for nature here in Texas. They wildflowers are also coming on strong. I hope I can remember this in August when it is 100 degrees and we get no rain for weeks.
April 4th, 2001:
Todd G, found morels, - general location: My wife and I found several small grey morels here in Oklahoma City. We had been checking our hot spots from last year and finally found some. They were only about an inch and a half tall and very fresh. We found our first morels last year on March 22nd, so it looks like things are about two weeks behind last year. I would guess that the morel season will peak here in central Oklahoma about April 14th, so there is lots of good picking left. Growing Conditions: Found the morels under dead elm trees that produced morels last year. Most of the trees still do not have leaves which makes it very hard to find new dead elms which also do not have leaves.
Tomi Oehlschlaeger, found morels, - general location: Western Kentucky, Growing Conditions: beside an old road under trees. Steep hills on either side. Additional Comments: Found our first morels of the season on 3-31-01!! Didn't really expect to find them so early, but went to a favorite spot and sure enough, there they were. Just a few though - can't wait until this weekend - they should really be up by then!
Joseph . Hafner, found morels, - general location: Charlotte, Tennessee, Growing Conditions: Oak and beech trees facing south, Additional Comments: I found 13 blacks and 5 whites, all were fresh.
April 5th, 2001:
Note from Chris Matherly- Webmaster: Keep your reports coming. I am leaving today to hunt some areas in Georgia, and South Carolina, then heading to the Morel Foray I am having in Knoxville this weekend. I will be back the first of the week to update your finds. (And give some details of my trip)
rusty, found morels, yellow,gray,white,peckerheads,black morels, - general location: alabama,athens,limestone, Growing Conditions: in rich lowlands, Additional Comments: me,and my dad and brothers found 265 blacks ;335 of the rest put together.found on april 5,and 6
Paul Hermsdorfer, found 30 black morels, - general location: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, Growing Conditions: Hardwood forest in groups near elm trees and oak.Very scattered but finding lots of black morels. Additional Comments: Mushroom season is here....april 7th should be a great day to hunt in s.e.Missouri
jeff, found oyster mushrooms, - general location: fenton mo. saint louis county mo., Growing Conditions: near elms,ashes,oaks. could not identify the dead log they were growing on.air temp today 80. soil temp 65. I WAS OUT LOOKING FOR MORELS BUT FOUND NONE.
April 6th, 2001:
Don Kendall, found morels, - general location: Near Marion Nc. Under the apple trees, in the front yard. Growing Conditions: Under the apple trees..... Additional Comments: these were large white morels probably 40 or more.
Chuck Choate, Gyromitra esculenta, - general location: Clear Cut areas in the mountains south of Sweet Home Oregon, Growing Conditions: In the open clear cut logged off areas, Additional Comments: Caution to anyone contemplating eating G-esculenta, They are deadly poison unless dried and cooked properly. Some "experts" consider them a delicacy. Anyone wanting more specific information on the location can email me at chuckchoate@myexcel.com
On my way to the Knoxville foray, I made a pit-stop just north of Macon, Gerogia at High Falls State Park. It took me about 45 minutes, and I found my first morel there. Now I have documented proof that they do infact grow that far south. I found a total of 2 morels there. It appeared to be the end of the season. This is only about 2 hours north of the Florida state line!- Chris Matherly Photo below:
Above photo taken in Macon, GA. Left to right: Devils ern, older Morchella esculenta, fresh M. esculenta, and pig ears.
April 7th, 2001:
Michael Doyle, found morels, - general location: I found a morel growing under my car in my driveway. I live in Milwaukie Oregon, Growing Conditions: In my driveway under a broken Subaru, Additional Comments: is it normal to find a morel in your driveway?
Larry J. Moore, found morels, , - general location: Hillsboro,Ohio Highhland County, Growing Conditions: along old road bed east side, Additional Comments: smll blacks just starting in our area not much moisture first hot humid weather we have had . Happy Shroomig !!!
Robin Spore, found morels, general location: wabash county,Illinois, Growing Conditions: lowland, Additional Comments: very small,need a few more days
KAREN S. HERTER, found morels, - general location: GOLDEN EAGLE
April 8th, 2001:
Chris & Ashli Jacobs, found morels, - general location: Brown County, Indiana, Growing Conditions: We found them under some old elm trees on a hillside.
Brandon D. found morels, , - general location: Alton, Virginia, Growing Conditions: Near a creek, Additional Comments: I am nine years old and on my first hunt my dad and I found 39 half-morels and one yellow colored morel. We found 54 in all on our first time out. Can't wait to go again.
olie miller, found morels, - general location: Orlinda, Tennessee. Robertson co. Growing Conditions: We have 5 acres of woods and today there were literally hundreds of them I filled a large shopping bag full and did not walk an acre of the woods. The woods are oak and hickory and wild cherry. Anywhere there were may apples there were mushrooms.
Anthony Tassinello, found morels, - general location: El Dorado National Forest, Northern CA Growing Conditions: 1 year old logged pine forest, Additional Comments: Chris, I managed to find about 18 tiny grey morels yesterday as a wild winter storm smacked the Sierra Nevadas. They were so small and fresh I couldn't even take them. We received about 18" of fresh snow these last two days to blanket a few prime spots around the 5000' and higher elevations. What else can you do but wait for the snow melt and warmer temps to fire 'em up again?
Margaret Arinda Cook, found morels, - general location: Clarksville, Tn Montgomery county. Growing Conditions: Under leaves next to compost heap
Kris Howatt, found morels, - general location: gresham, oregon - Growing Conditions: out in the open, in the gravel strip by the walkway - elevation about 500 feet, suburban area - very cold spring, rain in the last few days, Additional Comments: thanks for the great picture - I hunted mushrooms about 15 years ago, and couldn't be sure of what I had found this time. How did they get here? I thought Morels were up in the higher elevations, and in moist undergrowth areas. could I find more around my house??
April 9th, 2001:
Robin Spore, found 169 blacks, - general location: Wabash County,Illinois, Growing Conditions: lowlands, Additional Comments: very humid and also ticks are out
Clarence Berry, found morels, - general location: Kentucky,Webster County, Growing Conditions: Down old logging roads, on hill sides
Johnny Inverarity, found morels, - general location: Found a few greys Saturday the 7th . South facing hill with sandy soil . lots of dead elms . East central Kansas .
Park Shai - general location: Oh sure like I will tell you my spots! Ok, actually in central Licking County, Ohio, the heart of Granville, Growing Conditions: light woodsy area, they were white ones before the ususal blacks in this area.
jonathan smith, found morels, half free, - general location: central indiana, Growing Conditions: around mayapples and downed trees, Additional Comments: over 150 very small, half frees under the leaves, need rain bad. but extremely happy to find some.
The official report from the first annual Morel Mushroom Hunting Club's foray, held this year in Knoxville, Tenn. on April 7,8, and 9th, hosted by Julie and Eddie McMillan gives a total in 3 days, with about 25 morel hunters, of 1,797 morels! Wow, what a great time everyone had! A video will soon be available of this foray, and a complete report with photos, etc. will soon be in the member areas. It was an unforgettable experience.-Chris M.
April 10th, 2001:
Wolfy, found morels, greys , - general location: Im from St Joseph Missouri and i found a few pounds of morels "mostly greys, but a few whites in southern Kansas, northern Oklahoma area., Growing Conditions: All of the mushrooms i found were from the river bottoms in sandy soil., Additional Comments: The forcast is calling for a 70% percent chance of rain and thunderstorms on tuesday, which should put the start of the morels in central Kansas and Missouri in a week to ten days
Tomi Oehlschlaeger, found morels, - general location: western Kentucky, Growing Conditions: On the slopes of hilly areas in old growth forest - seemed to find many under Poplars. Additional Comments: We found 400+ morels this weekend!!! Most were yellows and a few blacks. Found only one grey. Do yellows generally come up earlier than greys? No, usually it is blacks, then half frees, and greys, which grow and turn into yellows, then the giants- M.crassipes.-Chris M. Last year we found mostly greys and a few blacks but that was later in the season. We plan to go to Indiana this weekend to try our luck - pray for rain!!! Additional Comments: I previously reported that we had found over 400 morels. Initially, I thought that most of the morels that we found were yellows (They were quite yellow in color). However, after doing some research on the internet (http://www.ux1.eiu.edu/~cfmfk1/mycology/morels.htm), I've decided that most of them were actually large half-frees. This is the first year that we've found this particular kind in such great numbers. Many of them were unusually large. They were quite fragile though, so when picking half-frees, onion sacks aren't necessarily the best choice! Wicker baskets seemed to work better. I'm hoping that finding so many half-frees means that we'll soon start finding yellows and greys! (Let it rain,let it rain, let it rain!!!)P.S. I love this website! Thanks Chris, for being so prompt in your responses and for having such good information! You are welcome!- Chris M.
cliff kallenberger found morels, - general location: Kansas, wichita, sedgwick co. Growing Conditions: dead elms. rich lowlands . Additional Comments: I check my asparagus. when the first ones come up it is time to hunt.
Dave Rudolph found oyster mushrooms, - general location: clay county kansas..ticks are out no morels yet been hunting everywhere 2 grocery sacks plum full that they were oysters never picked them though took them to kansas state university and had them tested and walla oysters good eating for us here...also to the girl from walbash county Il hey I'm orginally from west salem Il and hang out in mount carmel Il all my younger years...Hi!!!!! well good luck and any kansas people let me know if you find any morels....thanks and happy hunting!!!! Growing Conditions: on cottonwood trees university said the grow on those and willows....
Hey chris, Didn't do hardly that good as you all,but I did find 137 sunday in an hour and a half,I found mine in Roane County,TN,most of mine were black,but I did find some nice yellows and a few half frees,yes there are morels in the tennessee hills! Dave
FRANK HUTCHEISON found morels, - general location: pike county.....2 miles east of richmondale,ohio, Growing Conditions: lowlands next to a small creek,also 12 feet from a road
Dana Smith found morels, - general location: My yard in Mason county Washington State, Growing Conditions: Lucky, lucky me. I had just returned home from vacation and found dozens of morels growing under my 25+ year old apple tree. This is my first mushroom hunting experience (okay, so it was a little bit closer to them finding me than me finding them) But now I think I have the bug. Am going to check the woods behind my house. If I find more I will let you know.
ben rowan found morels, - general location: found them bottom of hills in valley ,Growing Conditions: rich lowlands, Additional Comments: had a blast. What State?
jeff krueger, found morels & oyster mushrooms, - general location: High Ridge Mo Jefferson County, Growing Conditions: Found oysters on an rotting old elm log,near a normaly dry creek bed. This area had approx 1 1/2 inches of rain last night. temperature approx 65 degrees. found 3 half free morels in low lying grassy area near elm, white oak and sycamores.
Robin Spore, found morels, 24 blacks and 4 whites, - general location: wabash county,illinois Growing Conditions: lowlands
April 11th, 2001:
susie spooner, found morels, - general location: We found a few (mostly gray and a few yellows) throughout the weekend here in SE Kansas. Our first morel was found last Wednesday. Yesterday morning (april 10th) I found 30 nice little grays on my way home from work. Growing Conditions: We are finding them under the dead and dying elms and also under the cedars. Additional Comments: We had a fire here last summer that burned for about 2 miles. I think that should be a good place to start this morning. Wish us luck. I write back to brag!!!!!!
John Prentice, found : morels, - general location: Found 25 White and Yellow Morels south of Watonga,Oklahoma,Blaine County on banks of North Canadian River. I am on Spring Break and haven't hunted Morels in 40 years. I still remember the taste from my childhood years growing up in Western Oklahoma. Found them growing under Cottonwood trees.
jdylws0 : found 200 black mushrooms today - general location: indianacrawford co, Growing Conditions: populor, Additional Comments: how to preserve them? You can dry them with a food dehydrator,( then place them back into water to reconstitute them) or you can fry them up ready to eat, and then freeze them, (place on a cookie sheet just like onion rings) -Chris M.
ROYCE, found morels, - general location: NORTH OF DAVIS,OKLA. IN GARVIN COUNTY, Growing Conditions: RIVER BOTTOM IN THE MIDDIE of those salt cedars [willows] Additional Comments: on MARCH 29 FOUND 88 MORELS ON THE 31 FOUND 220 I ATE SO MUCH .
Bob Kerr, found morels, - general location: Spencer, Indiana, Growing Conditions: Found 9 small to large Greys. Found them in low land area along a creek rich in ferns and wild woodland flowers and some dead trees.This spot has always produced at least a few in bad years, and a ton in good years.
Rick Rucker, found morels, - general location: found over a hundred morels mostly grays some big some small about 75 miles south of kansas city Mo, Growing Conditions: rain last night and then hot sun today with a couple a showers found most on the south and west slopes around elm trees, Additional Comments: it was a lot of time in the woods but the magic was there and as the day progressed the mushrooms started gettng bigger. It is just now starting to happen. we should have another couple weeks weather permitting. then its time to go north. came home and the lights were out so no mushrooms tonite but tomorrow nite LOOK OUT
kim judd, morels, - general location: michigan belair Growing Conditions: aspen and pine trees
April 12th, 2001:
Bill, found morels, - general location: Oklahoma City, Growing Conditions: Only found them in the first 30 feet from a creek bottom. No particular tree type which was odd for me being from Illinois where dead elms was good.
: j smith//again, found morels, half free//aka //peckerheads/spikes, general location: south central indiana, Growing Conditions: a few yards from pines//thick and rough hunting,also mainly shaded areas, Additional Comments: over 4 lbs of half frees today, 3 of us hunting,great day, just eager to find greys,and yellows, good hunting!!
susie spooner, found morels, - general location: Southeast Kansas, around the Labette/Montgomery County line. Growing Conditions: Under dead and dying elms and cedars. Additional Comments: We found 156 morel today!!!!!!! What a hoot. It appears that they could just really be started good. We have been finding some this past week but not like today.
Brad S, found morels, - general location: Indiana just north of Martinsville, Additional Comments: Found 40 blacks on Wednesday that have popped after last weekend. Love the pictures on this website.
Matt Mosier, found morels, - general location: Rowan County Kentucky-Daniel Boone Nat. Forest, Growing Conditions: In the river bottoms, under or near dead elms. Additional Comments: Took a trip mid-week to Kentucky from Michigan, couldn't wait for a taste, and got lucky (found 82) in the river bottoms. Most were small and fresh what I normally call yellows but maybe half-frees? Chris, what is the difference? Do you have pictures? I have nearly 1,500 morel photos in the member areas, consider becoming a member!-Chris M. Looked hard in southern Ohio on the way home but didn't have any luck, but conditions looked good, shouldn't be long! Best of luck hunting to all. Can't wait til they are up here too!
richard askew III, found morels, - general location: i find mine at huckleberry park missouri,hannibal marion county, Growing Conditions: i find mine in the open on rich soil, Additional Comments: it is a good place
Robin Spore, found morels, 183blacks, - general location: Wabash County,Illinois, Growing Conditions: lowlands, Additional Comments: orgot to give you my listing when I gave you my Dads.
Shroom Qween,Scarecrow,and Big Joe, found morels, - general location: In The Woods Greene County , OH, 12 small greys, Growing Conditions: On edge of woods Additional Comments: Thes were in the spots we find our first ones year after year. Looking forward to this weekend
April 13th, 2001:
steve, found morels, - general location: st. louis county, missouri, Growing Conditions: north side of steep hill
Steve, found morels, - general location: Clinton County, Ohio, Growing Conditions: around pine tree's, Additional Comments: Found a nice mess, I'm ready for this weekend.
virginia dryden, morels, - general location: indiana, Growing Conditions: rich flatland
Robin Spore, found another 47 blacks Thursday evening, - general location: Wabash County,Illinois, ,Growing Conditions: lowlands
Larry Harp, found morels, , - general location: st. louis county, missouri, high on the hills, not finding them in the valleys yet, Growing Conditions: still high on hills not in valleys yet, with cold wseather coming tuesday need to pick high on the hills
melody durbin, found morels, - general location: Found enough for a fry. Between Clinton and Harrisonville around 7 hwy in MO. Small greys and whites but fresh. Only looked for an hour or so in a new area to me so I consider that a good find (for never been there before) Mostly around a small river bank around leaves. Hope to start finding them in KC soon.
cary, found morels, - general location: Salisbury, NC, Growing Conditions: Along streambank in mixed sweetgum, oak and tuliptree woods. Additional Comments: Really huge (up to 7") morels and enough for several meals. Morels were scattered and didn't seem associated with any particular tree. Trilliums are fading and the may apples are in bloom, nearing the tail end of the season here.
Laura M., found morels, - general location: Close to Dayton, Ohio, Growing Conditions: in a little woodsy area, Additional Comments: mayapples are up here, the morels I found were grays.
Neil Rentschler, found morels, - general location: 1 yellow, 157 long stems, and 10 blacks They were found in Clay County Indiana, Growing Conditions: They were found in a woods that people used to dump their old junk in, Additional Comments: I love the pictures on this site. They are some of the best that I have seen on the internet. Thanks! -Chris M.
Rick Rucker, found morels, - general location: Missouri about 90 miles south of kansas city MO, Growing Conditions: under elm trees on hills facing the west and southwest some are starting to come up on the eastern slopes, Additional Comments: still just getting started but the mushrooms are getting bigger and there are a lot more white morels mixed in with the grays and several yellows. found 91 and they had a little more size to them but all were fresh . Good luck to all my fellow shroomers should be a good easter for hunting mushrooms. After all mushroom hunting is like hunting easter eggs for adults only better tasting
Mike Schwalb, found morels, - general location: Medford, Growing Conditions: IN THE FRONT YARD UNDER SOME ELM LEAVES THAT DIDN'T GET RAKED LAST FALL. I LOOKED DOWN ON THE WAY TO THE MAIL BOX AND FOUND THREE MOREL'S. 1", 1 1/2",3" IN LENGTH. Additional Comments: THE "MOREL", OR IS IT "MORAL" OF MY STORY IS "KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PATH TO THE MAIL BOX"! CAUSE IF I HADN'T DONE THIS IMPORTANT STEP I WOULD HAVE NEVER KNOWN THEY WERE THERE!!
April 14th, 2001:
dennis campbell, found morels, - general location: Found my 1st yellow morel today St. Louis County Missouri fri 4/13. Have been finding black morels for about a week. Growing Conditions: Rich lowlands
Ron, found morels, - general location: Found in hills of Virginia Growing Conditions: My "secret" hint acorn! Additional Comments: I am READY NOW!
Ethan Huff, found morels, - general location: Edmond Oklahoma in my backyard - we live on a wooded creek lot, Growing Conditions: moist dead leaves in our backyard - we live on a sloping wooded creek lot
Danny, - general location: Il, Bureau, Additional Comments: Hey Chris. Do you think the morels should be popping here in North Central Il. I have been looking under some great, old, elm trees and cant find any. Have any other suggestions where I should look? I have been getting a few reports, so they should be out now, or very soon in your areas! -Chris M.
Happy Easter!
April 15th, 2001:
David and Cliff Warner found Black Morels in East Central Indiana near Richmond.
Charles - general location: Athens, OH, Growing Conditions: Rich highlands, in spicebush thickets, Additional Comments: Found 55 dogpeckers, 52 blacks on Friday. 18 dogpeckers and 1 grey on Saturday. 26 blacks, 55 pecks on Sunday.
jeff krueger, found morels, - general location: Wildwood, Mo. found 6 black morels near old dead elm stump,grassy area, southern exposure,all about 2 inches tall and 1 1/2 inches around.
V. Maus, found morels, - general location: Crawford County -- Illinois, Additional Comments: Morel finds are much lower than previous years although other vegetation is ahead of schedule. Should we be concerned that this will be a bad season?
Steve H, found morels, - general location: battled the bryers for 61 greys east of K.C., Mo. about 30 mi. 4-14-01, Growing Conditions: conditions were great, 75 degrees and sunshine, these were at the base of a newly downed, large elm tree.
Colleen Crandell, who attended the Knoxville Foray, found morels, - general location: Rockville, IN in Parke county, Growing Conditions: Mixed woods, ash, elm, poplar, birch,elm, oak. some pine. Additional Comments: Found 40 blacks and 3 greys.All small though. Looks like Indiana's season is well under way!
Gary Campbell writes: Additional Comments: Sorry, Just posting to say I have looked hard this weekend at all of my hot spots and still have not found a single morel. I just can not believe they are not up yet! Gary Campbell,Champaign Il.
April 16th, 2001:
I.R.S. didn't find any morels, but did manage to fine 230 people $100.00 each for mssing today's tax deadline because they were busy in the woods hunting morels! lol
Robin Spore, found morels, - general location: Wabash County,Illinois, Growing Conditions: lowlands Additional Comments: Me and my son Jed found 293 Sat.and I found 75 today.
Denton Bragg, found morels, - general location: Cocke Co., TN, near Cosby, Growing Conditions: Under mature Tulip Poplars and White Oaks next to Mandrake patches. Additional Comments: Hi Chris. I've moved to Newport, TN and have been looking around here for 3 weeks. Today I finally found 10 small Yellows along with wild asparagus, bamboo shoots, Japanese knotweed and other edibles. This rain and chill will prolong the season a bit. I'm sure I've walked right by the blacks, but these yellows are the first I've found this season. Sorry I missed participating in the Knoxville outing. You'll get my membership application next week. Happy Hunting!
Johnny Inverarity, found morels, - general location: lawrence kansas, Growing Conditions: found 30 among dead elms on an east facing hillside another 70 on the edge af a pasture most were yellows 3 to 5 inches
F Craven, found Beefstake (Reds), - general location: About 75 miles south of Kansas City (Linn County, Kansas), Growing Conditions: Hillside with southwest exposure, under elm trees near creek.
David Brady, found morels, - general location: Rodgers County Oklahoma. Growing Conditions: Under cover of elm and Pecan trees. Soils are stone, clay, east facing on the edge of a shallow wide seasonal creek.
Dennis Campbell, found morel, - general location: Have checked ll my favorite lowland spots, where normally with 72 degree sunny day would have bags full of yellow and white morels. Walked 15 miles. Only black morels. Tried the hills sat afternoon and got 32 yellow, white and grey morels. Sun found 12 more yellow morels in the hills. It is a strange growing season this year. Normally always find morels inmoist lowlands before the hills, and in much more quanity. Next 2 nights temperatures going down to 32. High Ridge Mo
ron, found morels, - general location: elmwood illinois, Growing Conditions: west facing slope under dead oak tree, Additional Comments: spent 1.5 hours in timber and found about 40 small grey morels all scattered around west facing slope under a big dead oak tree
Shane Bush, found morels, - general location: Johnson county, Missouri, Growing Conditions: Around Ash trees and both live and dead Elms, Additional Comments: Found 107 morels on 4/15/01 in Johnson county, Missouri. Under Ash trees and Elm trees.
marie Brugere, found morels, - general location: missouri,St. charles county, Growing Conditions: found 30 early morels and 20 white morels very fresh by elm trees on hillsides.
shroom hunter, found morels, - general location: Indiana, Potato creek state park, Growing Conditions: Near downed trees close to park entrance, Additional Comments: Having a great time hunting mushrooms in north liberty and Lapaz area of Indiana finding hundreds of blacks!!
susan, found morels, - general location: Alligan Michigan, Growing Conditions: rich lowlands, Additional Comments: found about 30 very small morels. to small to even pick,pea size did'nt think my eye's were that good to even find them,but i got the fever now.
Danny, - general location: Bureau County, Il, Additional Comments: Just posting in here at North Central Il that its getting cold here and we will be lucky if they pop next weekend. I'm pretty sure they wont in this cold weather. I think it's not going to be a good year.
John Haines, found morels, - general location: Montgomery County, Maryland. Growing Conditions: Found in lowland area of abundant Tulip Poplars in lower Montgomery County and also a steep rocky hillside in upper Montgomery county. They were blacks and half frees. Also found two esculentas near a tulip tree not too far from the Potomac River in upper Montgomery County. Season seems to be just getting underway here.
yogey, found morels, - general location: Middle tennessee above centerhill lake about 10 miles, I found 38 nice morels today! Anyone for a little dry land fish! Growing Conditions: between acouple of big oaks and a sycamore stump
Gary Lewis, found morels, - general location: Ohio County , Indiana, Growing Conditions: North facing hillside on an oak flat mixed with cedars, Additional Comments: found 43 greys most small but ranging up to 6" , found majority under leaf litter after finding a few around fallen trees
Mary Ann, Rodger, JR. and Lynn, found morels, - general location: North Rogers Area, Benton county, Arkansas, Growing Conditions: Found over 300 between the 4 of us. Mostly blacks, grey, and some yellow but (small still) Normal growing conditions are usually east to west running "hollar's" :) usually on south facing slopes. Sycamore, elms, cedars, and dead trees, Additional Comments: First find of this season was on 4/10 BIG find was on the 13th. Very late season this year. It's been so dry. NORTHWEST ARKANSAS AREA
John Thompson, found morels, - general location: Central Tennessee, Growing Conditions: Growing on a gentle sloping hillside, surrounded by poison ivy, hard wood area (oaks, hickory, elm) near some dead blown down trees., Additional Comments: Found enough for several good meals. I reckon I had around 3 to 4 pounds of half free, yellows and grays morels. In one area I was stooped over for 40 minutes picking morels. WOOO HOOO
April 17th, 2001:
Pam, found morels, Morchella elata, - general location: Finally!!! East Central PA. Historic Bucks County. They are just popping up. Found about one dozen, very small black morels. I took some photos, but was very wary that I may be stepping on many that I could not see. Some were under 1 inch. I'll send some pics when available. Also found many Gyromitra korfi a couple of days ago when I checked a new area that looked prime for morels. PHEW!!! Growing Conditions: Mixed hardwoods, mainly Ash and Tulip poplar. Additional Comments: They are about 10 days later than last year. Taxes and morels....
Brian N, found a morel, - general location: Frederick County, VA, Growing Conditions: abondoned apple orchard, Additional Comments: This was on Friday (04/13/01). Only located 1 black. Also tried forest with numerous poplars which has proved fruitful in the past with no luck.
Gary Lewis, found morels, - general location: southeast Indiana, Growing Conditions: Top of ridge , mixture of honey locust , oaks , and elms , Additional Comments: Found some half-frees but were over ripe , got to them a lil too late . Also found a few more greys , this weekend should be great !!!!!
Lawrence Lile, found morels, - general location: Neighbor found three morels 20 miles West of Columbia, Missouri in riverbottom April 16, Growing Conditions: River Bottom, Additional Comments: Went out Easter Sunday Apr 15, saw a lot of people in the woods with nothing in thier sacks!
Charlene, found morels, - general location: Southwest, Ohio, Growing Conditions: Under Elm and Oak trees and lots of Mayapples. On west slopes in the dead leaves. Just a few half free morels. Hope to find more!!
Blake found 45 gray's 4-15-01, east cental ill.
Ed Harper, found morels, - general location: East Central Il. Champaign County town of Mahomet, Illinois, Growing Conditions: Believe it or not, they were all found near Maple trees. No elm or ash trees in sight. Additional Comments: I found 61 greys. One was right next to a large maple tree, and all 60 of the others were in one patch by several maple trees. The mushrooms were growing in the moss. They were just up, very tiny; I usually let this size grow some and pick them later, but we had a freeze comming and I was afraid it would ruin them so I went ahead and picked them. All 61 might give two people a good taste, they are that small.
April 18th, 2001:
Jerry Pokrupa, none yet, - general location: Patience & waiting at Red Lake, Ontario , 8" of fresh snow April 8, As alternate, for Easter dinner, baked salmon and morel sauce (for dried stock)
Max Stiglbauer, found morels, - general location: Wiener Neustadt,Austria,Europe, Growing Conditions: right in the middle of the way inside a pine-forest,almost fell over them. Here is a photo he submitted: "European Morel"!
gu21101@163.net, Tany Gu has plenty of morels, - general location: Shanxi , China, Growing Conditions: In rich lowlands, Additional Comments: who have interesting in wild Morel please advise me ,I supply it about CNF you airport usd$150/kg.
DAVE & SANDY, found morels, - general location: MORGAN COUNTY, INDIANA, Growing Conditions: FOUND ON HILLSIDES, FACING WEST. NEAR DEAD ELMS. Additional Comments: SHOULD BE UP GOOD THIS WEEKEND! SHOULD BE A GREAT YEAR FOR THEM.
April 19th, 2001:
William Upchurch, found morels, - general location: Muncie Indiana, Growing Conditions: In a small woods under a old elm tree near a creek.Seem to be dried out some, Additional Comments: Love your site has been a real help to me,Thanks
Denton Bragg, found morels, - general location: 4/16 Found 25 small yellows, 2 Wrinkled Thimblecaps. Cocke Co. Tennessee, on a beech, white oak and tulip poplar hillside above our furniture studio. Then, today 4/19, found 5 big yellows (6" high, 3" across) just coming up after the hard cold spell.
mark butervaugh, found conifer false morels,dryad sadles,sca rletcups under hemlock gymnotryptia{conifer false morel,scarlet cups,dryad saddes, - general location: found in randolph co. near mill creek.west virginia, Growing Conditions: under hemlocks{false morel},tulip poplar woods, Additional Comments: am pres. west virginia mycological assoc............e- mail:sassafraswva@yahoo.com........nice site!!!!! Thanks, glad you stoped by!-Chris M.
Linda Pollock, found morels, - general location: North of Danville IL. Only found a few small grays. Growing Conditions: Found them on a hillside near may-apples,next to oak trees. THERE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Becky Birt , found morels , - general location: INDIANA BROWN COUNTY AROUND TREES
matt girman, found morels, - general location: i was in southern indiana over the easter weekend i found 45 of them. many of them were big honeycomb morels, Growing Conditions: it is so dry don there but i found them along a stream, Additional Comments: yes im from glen ellyn illinois and i want to go hunting out here can you help me out
Rocky, found False Morel, aka Beefsteak Morel, - general location: LaGrange County, In. Growing Conditions: Found these on Sunday, April 15th in wide open flat woods. Usually means blacks will be up soon. Had some cold weather this week but shaping up nicely for the weekend. It is truly a shame when work gets in the way of good mushroom hunting!!!
April 20th, 2001:
Charlie Stricklen, found morels, - general location: I found three pitiful little half frees 4/19 in Caesar's Creek Park near Dayton. Growing Conditions: Just barely peeking out of heavy leaves among some young ash trees. Additional Comments: My first of the season after being skunked four times since April 9. It's a start.
Shane Bush, found morels, - general location: Jackson County Missouri, Growing Conditions: Under dead and dying Elm trees, Additional Comments: Found 42 morels, both grey and white. With rains expected this weekend and temperatures in the 80's, next week should be an excellent week for mushroom hunting in the Kansas City area.
John Haines, found morels, - general location: Upper Montgomery County, Maryland. Growing Conditions: In the vicinity of Tulip Poplars and east facing slopes above streams. Additional Comments: Found about 2 lbs in the last two days (over 100).
Robin Spore, found morels, - general location: Wabash County,Illinois, Growing Conditions: lowlands, Additional Comments: Me and my son Jed found 74 white morels and alot of them were 5in tall
McFarland Family, found morels, - general location: Peebles, Ohio, Growing Conditions: Poplar trees, Additional Comments: We found 970 morel between 4 people
: jeff krueger, found morels, - general location: monday april 16,found 200 yellow and grey morels 1-4 inches tall in high ridge mo near the bottom of a north facing slope within a 100 ft radius of a dead elm in grassy area rich gravely soil near creek.spot had good east/west sun exposure.mushrooms hiding under clumps of brown grass. tuesday april 17 found 100 yellow and grey 2-6inches tall in st.charles mo.around the outside of a pond bank (or dam)near elm and sycamores. river bottom ground,rich soil,again north facing slope, good east west exposure,hiding under the leaves. i am in morel mushroom heaven,the last 2 years i hadn't found 6 morels.
(brett weber) writes: The morel growth line has reached into southwestern Wisconsin! On April 17th, 3 small gray caps were discovered in a ditch line under a strip-bark dead elm tree approximately 7 miles north of Potosi, WI. 2 to 3 weeks with a little assistance from Mother Nature and we'll be in our peek season mode! good luck and happy hunting to all! Brett & Jason Morelmaster
Brian N, found morels, - general location: Frederick County, VA, Growing Conditions: old apple orchard, Additional Comments: 14 this time out, but only had about 45 minutes search time
April 21st, 2001:
Steve H., found morels, - general location: outside of K.C. Mo. 4-20-01, Growing Conditions: these were found down around the creek in the bottoms, Additional Comments: found 60 nice greys and whites in one spot scattered in tall grass and butt brush,prior to, 3 hours scenic hike, over the hills and far away (led zeplin) the last 45 min. summoned Jim Dandy to the rescue(Black Oak Ark.)
Blake Whitlock, found morels, - general location: east central il, Growing Conditions: around elm's, Additional Comments: the rain we got last night was a god sent
KENNY G., found morels, , BLACKS - general location: ELKHART,INDIANA, Growing Conditions: AROUND FALLEN TREES AND IN BRIARS, Additional Comments: STARTED TO FIND ON 4/12
Shroom Qween,Scarecrow,and Big Joe, found morels, , Spikes and grays, - general location: Greene /Clark Co Ohio, Growing Conditions: In 4 Different Woods,, Additional Comments: Find bout 180 small fresh morels
George Harris found one morel, - general location: Pittsburgh Pa. Near 7 springs, Growing Conditions: Beside a rock nearest tree was 15 feet away. Yes thats right folks found 1. hopefully start finding more.
Gary Lewis, found morels, - general location: Dearborn Co. In., Growing Conditions: Found them on a oak flat with elms , maples , honey locust mixed . Around fallen elm trees . Additional Comments: Today I found a total of 76 edible morels ( half-fee and grey ) . Hunted a woods for the first time and got in a little late for this batch . There were at least 50 that were past their prime and lying on there sides . Looks as if its going to rain here , I am ready for the morning !
Danny looked but didn't find any morels!, - general location: Bureau County Il, Additional Comments: Posting in here that me and my dad went today and looked for about 2 hours under some great, just about dead elm trees. Last year we found lots of them there but none here. I dont know what happening. We have had some good growing conditions. I dont know why there not popping??? We were looking for morels just to let you know.
Debi & Mike Beam, found morels, - general location: Northwest Ohio, Sandusky Co. Growing Conditions: just inside a wooded area, and at a very old cematary under a very big old oak tree. Really pretty hard to see, rather small gray. But there coming on. Wait until this next week.
SWI Shroom Master, found morels, - general location: Page County in southwest Iowa. Growing Conditions: Under couple of dead elm trees 50 feet apart on a south-facing slope with some nice sticker bushes as cover.
cheryl branham, found morels, - general location: along railroad tracks near Liberty Center, Ohio, Growing Conditions: along side of railroad tracks
Paul B., found morels, - general location: From sunny hill to sunny hill in Warren County,S/W OH., Growing Conditions: Found 'em in grassy mossy areas in leafy damp soil under or near dying elms, poplar groves, and under ceder trees in the sticker bushes. Grassy areas were full of wild onions. Additional Comments: This is only my second season hunting morels and finally after all the research on this great web site and other morel links I'm starting to find 'em on my own. Thanks to my brother in-law for getting me started and a few tricks he has tried to show me. He cann't go for very long periods, but when he's out there he really gets into it. Thanks Steve. Great to be back in the woods seeing and thinking about all the things I've read about. Thanks to you Chris for the compiled info and to all the members that participate. You are quite welcome, Paul, I enjoy doing this website, or I wouldn't be doing it! I am glad you enjoy the content in the member areas and have found it most helpful! -Chris M.
April 22nd, 2001:
Steve H., found morels, - general location: outside of K.C. Mo. Growing Conditions: temps. in the upper 70`s, overcast most of the day, around dead elms in the creek bottoms. Additional Comments: myself and 2 fellow shroomin rats, rooting under briars and dead leaves we packed in just over 200 greys and whites 4-21, deep fried 4-21-P.M., it was a beautiful thing! Good Luck All.
Dave Rudolph, found morels, - general location: clay county kansas, Growing Conditions: in rich low lands in small ditches and on small hills,actually everywhere....... Additional Comments: found alot of small on inch or so tall blacks,found a bunch of grays and to of the yellow/tan morels, have been alot of people hunting and they finally started here about 3 days ago. I rained really good friday nite and sat. it got to 85 the warmest its been here and were going out today.Ought to find a motherload where were going today...finally the morels are here ye-haaaaaaa!!!!!Happy Hunting!!Ps there was a younger guy that emailed me last year from here in kansas and said him and his uncles had been hunting around ft riley for years if you are still here will you email me????thanks
Ed C., found morels, - general location: Lebanon, OH, Growing Conditions: In shady leafy areas around ceaders and honeysuckle. Additional Comments: Found some greys and spikes.
John Wolfe, found morels, - general location: Harrison County, Indiana, Growing Conditions: Northeast hillside. Under dead elms that were mixed in some poplar trees. Additional Comments: My daughter and I had a blast. We fried them up and ate them all tonight. We need some more rain, very dry right now but all were edible. Found 30 in total, all white and tan in color, biggest one the size of a baseball.
Gary Campbell, found morels, - general location: Champaign, IL, Champaign County, Growing Conditions: West facing slope...grass clumps, Additional Comments: 4 of us found over 100 morels....first ones we have seen up...been a long time coming! Very small greys....hard to locate
Gary Lewis, found morels, - general location: Dearborn Co. In. Growing Conditions: along a river bottom, Additional Comments: Found alot of half-free morels that were on their sides . I got there a lil too late for those . I also found a bunch of yellow morels ( the first for the year for me ). Brought home 81 yellows ranging from 3"-9" tall . It's kind of dry , the first good rain if the temps. hold and they should explode ! Good luck everyone.
George, found morels, - general location: Kankakee State Park in Illinois, Growing Conditions: South facing slope in rich sandy soil in mixed forest with many oak trees found about 100 small morels from 1 to 3 inch long mostly greys and yellows with a few blacks. Additional Comments: Saw a group of five people who had picked about 200 in 90 minutes.
Susan And Neil Litzau, found morels, - general location: Anne Arundel County Maryland, Growing Conditions: Under Poplar trees and along dirtroad way under conifers. Thanks to John Haines, we were waiting to see a find date in Maryland. Being novices it was a great heads up! Additional Comments: Cream sauce and wild rice!
Matthew Smith, found morels, grays -spikes-blacks, - general location: Jefferson,Indiana, Growing Conditions: Under poplar trees, Additional Comments: They were hard to spot
Steve G., found Half free Morels, - general location: Near Dayton, Oh, Growing Conditions: Near Ash trees and honeysuckle, Additional Comments: First find this year, 13 half frees. I've been out 3-4 times before with no luck until today. The should start poppin any time now. Come on BIG Yellows!!!
Email address: gorgeousbing@supernet.com, Ron, found morels, - general location: found in Virginia, Growing Conditions: found on West slopes under dead elms. Additional Comments: Found about 50 gallons in the last week! They are plentiful this year. I live in Pennsylvania and if anyone close by is interested in purchasing any morels from me, contact me via e-mail. I am selling them for $40 per gallon and have PLENTY:)
Patapsco Mike, found morels, - general location: Baltimore and Alleghany County, Maryland, Growing Conditions: hillsides, bottomlands, Additional Comments: yellows in Baltimore, blacks and false morels in Alleghany County- I have great digital pictures if interested
April 23rd, 2001:
: Mo, found morels, - general location: Lee's Summit, MO (outside of KC), Growing Conditions: Just about everywhere - found over 100 in a small area near a dead elm. Additional Comments: Saturday 4/21 and Sun 4/22 friend and I found over 200 - mostly greys and small yellows (about 2 - 3 "). We took a break at "The Midway" near Lake Lotawana - they have a Morel contest that is running through the season. Someone yesterday brought in an 8" yellow.
Johnny I, found morels, - general location: east central kansas . Growing Conditions: found 150 around dead elms on hills. Found another 50 driving driving across a pasture on an atv . These were right out in the open in the middle of the pasture in the grass . My wife really likes road hunting them like this . Not as many ticks . Additional Comments: Most that we found were quite large in the 5 to 8 inch range and found quite a few 8 to 12 inches I thought I might have to go get my chainsaw but was able to saw through them with knives . Had to be real careful which way they fell so as not be crushed by these bohemoths . Good luck all .
g. bida, found morels, - general location: Michigan (southern lower peninsula) Growing Conditions: mixed hardwood forest, mostly beech and oak trees with scattered elms, Additional Comments: black morels 1 1/2-2 inches very nice
Jason Sprenkle, found morels, - general location: Washington, IL Growing Conditions: In rich lowlands... next to nature trail... Additional Comments: Found a lot of little tiny yellows... but mostly I found a lot of greys and one pretty nice yellow...
V. Maus, found morels, - general location: Crawford Co. Illinois, Additional Comments: As of today we have found 849 morels consisting of black caps, grey sponge, small and large yellow sponge and a few black sponge. This is a very slow year for us -- last year our total to date was over 3900. We need rain badly or the season will be over soon I'm afraid.
Joseph flanagan, found morels, - general location: North america California SD Spring valley spring valley middle school, Growing Conditions: pine and olive trees Additional Comments: I ate one and i didnt know what it was i was being dumb :)
Robin Spore, found morels, Where did you find them- general location: Warrick County,Indiana, Growing Conditions: Strip Mines ,Additional Comments: April 21&22 Me and son Jed found 199 large whites,some were 8in tall.We are heading back just as soon as we get a good rain.We have to have a rain or they are going to be over.
John Anderson, found morels, Yellow and black Morels. - general location: Indiana Fontanet Vigo County, Growing Conditions: I don't really know my brother, Frank Stultz,found them. He said that there was plenty. Additional Comments: I live in Racine, Wisconsin and so far I haven't foud any in this area, but I know they are there. When I lived in Merril, WI I found a patch of black morels . People around there did not know what they were. But when I brought some I had fried to work everyone wanted to know where I found them. I told them the woods !
Sherman, found morels, - general location: Hamilton County, Indiana, Additional Comments: We need more rain.
paul ayer, found morels, - general location: missouri. n.e. corner in clark county, Growing Conditions: mostly up side ditches under maples, some under dead elms, Additional Comments: I started finding small greys on April 13th,did not start picking very many until 21st then just 38. April 22nd I picked 235 some of these were yellow. April 23rd picked 297 wind blowing hard and drying them out pretty quick. e-mail payer@intersigns.net
048 person, found morels, - general location: Tama, Iowa, Growing Conditions: Found them growing around wild rose bushes. Only had time to pick a few, was being chased by a pack of German Sheperds :)
Ed H., found morels, - general location: These were all found in Champaign County, near Mahomet, IL. Growing Conditions: 4/23/01 Found 312 today, 301 in one patch. Mostly greys, but found a few small yellows. Found 2 of them around a Maple tree where I had found 61 a week ago. Found one near a creek bank by a fallen Elm. Found 8 on top of a hill in the briars. This is also where I found the small yellows. Then I ran into a patch where I picked 301! They were on a flat mossy area near two large (24") Maples trees. My sack was full and I was tired of picking mushrooms, so I left before fully scouting the entire area. I intend to go back in the next couple of days to see how many I missed. Ed
denise, found morels, - general location: southwest lower michigan, Growing Conditions: power lines alongside of poplar tree ferns grassy area
Don Bronchik, found morels, - general location: Found about a dozen dog peckers along power line cut in green vegatation on ridge line,while hunting turkeys. Bellaire,Ohio Belmont co.SE Ohio
Jim, found morels, - general location: Central Ill, Bloomington, Growing Conditions: 4/20 - 4/22 Higher dry ground, near maples but in sunlit open area, leaves on ground, 12" may apples around, 1 patch 30' diameter produced 40 morels 1"-3" over 3 days.
Tony Lanning, found morels, - general location: Seneca, Co. OH, Growing Conditions: Found under cherry tree. Grays.
Hal, found morels, - general location: Wyandot County Ohio, Growing Conditions: along railroad tracks
Charlie Herring, found morels, black,grey,yellow , general location: Huntington, Indiana, Growing Conditions: South slopes, low richlands, elm and apple trees
Gary Lewis, found morels, - general location: Switzerland Co. In., Growing Conditions: along a ridge (northfacing) mixed woods with dead elms present , Additional Comments: found a few yellows and greys (edible) also quite a few dried out half free morels . It's raining here as I type ! I will be out in the morning !!! If anyone wants to swap recipes and or hunts e-mail me at mdlewis@seidata.com . GOOD LUCK AND BE SAFE !
April 24th, 2001:
Kevin, found morels, - general location: Covington OH. and Southern Shelby Co. Growing Conditions: Found 40 yellows and a few grays over the past two days, the spikes are drying up. Found them on the south and west facing slopes (a few on the north slopes) under locust, elm, ash and oak trees and in thick honeysuckle cover. Having a great time!!!
Ravonda S., found Black Morels, - general location: I found 150 Black and 3 Greys. They were in the middle of the woods. Around old dead elm and ash trees. They were under brush and right out in the open. Pleasant Plains, Ohio I found them April 21st and 22nd. Boy I just love Spring. Happy hunting.
shane jeffers, found morels, - general location: hendricks county, indiana, Growing Conditions: I found my first about 1 weak ago and they were all small greys. 2 first day.Went back 2 days later found 8. 2 days later about 30.Also started finding a little bit larger yellows.Greys were really hard to find, almost all under leaves.I have a theory about greys and yellows. I think the greys turn into yellows after about 5-10 days. But its hard to tell since its so hard to leave them once i find them. Next year I'll try harder to leave one so I can test my theory.Happy Hunting. Shane, I think your theory is true! I have proof! A series of photos that shows the gradual change over, but it depends on the weather as to how fast they change. - Chris M.
: Brad and Shawn in Iowa City, found morels, - general location: Near Iowa City Iowa, Growing Conditions: Low ground around brush piles. Additional Comments: Found four very little deer ticks climbing my legs afterwards.
Blane Hillman, found morels, - general location: Extreme southwest Michigan, Growing Conditions: hardwoods, Additional Comments: newly popped, just up, found one there last thursday, yesterday they were all over. Black morels.
April 25th, 2001:
jerry mccall, found morels, - general location: logan county ohio, Growing Conditions: hillsides around dead elm ash and apple trees. Additional Comments: it is still early in the season and it looks to be a good year. I will let you know how it goes after a few more days.
Travis Hunt, found morels, - general location: Found 15 small morels on Saturday the 21st in St. Joseph Missouri. Sunday was alot different though. We found 280 in three hours. They were everywhere, even in the open field. Found patches of 50+ morels. What a rush!!!
Terry&Lisa Neal, found morels, - general location: Morels Found!!Missouri river bottoms around St.Joseph,Missouri.Greys and yellows,about 5 lbs.Two buddies went also and found an additional 15 lbs.They were everywhere.Sandy,and around dead trees.Grass was really tall.You have to really be looking.
Ed H., found morels, - general location: East Central Illinois. Near the town of Mahomet in Champaign County. Growing Conditions: Found 47 greys today 4/24/01. One was by itself right next to an oak tree. Ten of them were around an elm tree (still living) and 36 of them were around a large ash tree (also still living). The 11 were somewhat small (2 to 3") but the 36 around the ash were very nice sized, especially for greys. They were all 3 to 4". We could really use some rain to extend the season though. Additional Comments: Didn't make it back to the patch where I found the 301 yesterday. Hope to get there tomorrow. If so, I will let you know how many more I find in that patch. Ed
Gary Lewis, found morels, - general location: Dearborn Co. In. Growing Conditions: bottomlands, Additional Comments: still dry , found three yellows , hit two farms found numerous half free morels dried out . i know where i will be early next year ! i hope it warms a little along with rain soon ! guess ill try to get me a turkey in the morning to cook with some of these shrooms ! good luck !
Daryl, found morels, - general location: Mechanicsburg, PA, Growing Conditions: Abandoned apple orchard, Additional Comments: Mostly small greys but one or 2 emerging yellows
Emily Gremore, found beefsteak morels, - general location: Livingston County, Souteast Lower Michigan, Growing Conditions: Mixed hardwood forest, under and around a pile of several fallen elms, Additional Comments: I left these beefsteaks for someone bolder. No real morels here yet, over twenty days past my first finds last year.
April 26th, 2001:
Gregg Gundersen, found morels, - general location: Bergen County, NJ, Growing Conditions: under old cherry tree. Same place and time as last year.
Elyse Woda, found morels, - general location: Columbus, Ohio, We found them in the woods near the creek. We never find them up on the hills or anything. Growing Conditions: In rich lowlands, fallen dead trees, extreamly near creeks, damp, dark, moist. Additional Comments: I like morels fried in butter and flour. me and my friends find them. is it true morels are always with more? I am not sure what your question is....- Chris M. if so email me please! thanx sooo much, luv ya, and i hope ya find some morels!!!!!!!
Charlie Herring, found morels, large greys,4-6" yellows, - general location: Huntington, IN, Growing Conditions: Large sycamore and elm trees. Not enough hours in the day to pick em all. Gonna be a bumper crop this year.
Ray and Pat, found morels, - general location: Kankakee State Park, IL, Growing Conditions: South slope, sandy, moist, rich soil. Deer tracks all around. Additional Comments: about 90 in 1 hour, small grey - 1 to 4 inch
Wayne D Moore, found morels, - general location: I have been going out for the past week I finaly found the first greys. The woods were full of schroomers here in Will county,Il. Only found six mature, fresh greys and this weather should really bring them out!
Fred Casale, found morels, - general location: Charles Town, WV. Jefferson Co. Growing Conditions: Abandoned apple orchard
April 27th, 2001:
Patapsco Mike, found morels, - general location: Baltimore, Maryland, Growing Conditions: flood plains, grassy meadows, Additional Comments: Big yellows and false morels are up in abundance on the flood plains- just started popping day before yesterday. It's been a decent season so far, I'm up to about 3-4 lbs total.
Corey, found morels, - general location: April 19. found morels (grey) location: Rockford Illinois. Growing Conditions: Can't believe this, on the side of a limestone cliff. Found in gravel around 6 picture perfect dying elms. Of course the cliff was facing southwest. We have plenty of rain. The warm weather this week should be perfect for the weekend of April 28-29. Found all grays about 2-3 inches tall, tasted great!!!! Good hunting.
One Disc Jon & Crystal, found morels, - general location: Found in Michigan,while visiting Kalamazoo county,in the city of Climax, Growing Conditions: Under brush,near apple tree's,in rich lowlands,moist clay like soil, growing in the moss. Additional Comments: Could have found more but we ran out of time,rain was comming and the park was closing.
Burt Wilson, found morels, - general location: Tuscarawas/CarrolCounty east border near Roswell, Ohio, Growing Conditions: Hill side of regrown strip mine land
April 28th, 2001:
Stan Bassak, found morels, - general location: Portage County, Ohio near the Ravenna Arsenal, Growing Conditions: My wife Joanne and I found four golden morels hidden in leaves and mayapples. Additional Comments: Goldens seemed to be somewhat dry. We need a good rain.
Rhythm Kid, found morels, - general location: Deep in state game area Cass County Michigan, Growing Conditions: We fond a few fresh blacks 2 or 3 inches tall just popped the conditions are perfect right now, Additional Comments: Man I sure do like mushrooms!
Roger B, found morels, - general location: East of Des Moines Ia.Only a few very small ones. Growing Conditions: They were located in a wooded park location.
G. White, found morels, - general location: Ingham County Michigan, Growing Conditions: Elms, briar patch, fence row. Additional Comments: Well the Red Wings are out, Tigers their typical 10 games out by the end of April- if it wasn't for trout fishing and morels I'd be seriously depressed. Found 145 greys and yellows, 1-4 inches high in a back yard of a subdivision with my 9 yr. old this morning. Only took about 1/2 an hour. Went out later to a spot in the woods and picked 2 dozen backs , again 1-4 inches tall. Plan on tenderloin and sauteed morels on the bar b tomorrow. After I check some other spots of course. Whoopie there finally here. This makes up for the 2 foot brown trout I farmed out on the Pere Marquette River on Friday.
April 29th, 2001:
Emily Gremore, found morels, - general location: Southeast Michigan, Livingston County, Growing Conditions: Growing under brush at base of dead elms, along railroad tracks
shroomdan, found morels, - general location: Putnam co.WV, Growing Conditions: higher elavatoins,near poplar trees , Additional Comments: found 8, all were dried up.Bummer but kept any way .But it was still a good day
Brenda W., found morels, general location: Iowa City Johnson county iowa, Growing Conditions: In rich woodlands by dead elms
Tom Fuhrmeister, found morels, - general location: just south of iowa city,ia....have gotten about a bread bag full so far of all good size greys... Growing Conditions: under dead elm.... Additional Comments: need more heat to really bring them out...only finding few in each spot
Bob M., found morels, - general location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Growing Conditions: Gentle sloping hillside under hardwoods and among grasses and wild garlic. Additional Comments: Found a half dozen morels. These were the first of the season. Need cooler temperatures and a bit more rain to make them pop.
Judy S., found morels, - general location: In New Glarus,Wisconsin, Growing Conditions: on south side of a hill under mayapples.Growing out of mossy damp ground, Additional Comments: I thought I was early to go out and look but some rain and warm weather tempted me.
Nanette, found morels, - general location: Mostly in the grass, on the edges of timber. Most were around the base of dead elm trees or black walnut trees. Growing Conditions: Rich black dirt - timber, within a few hundred yards of a small river. Additional Comments: We need some rain. The majority of these were not "fresh". What City and State? -Chris M.
Tab, found morels, - general location: Central PA, Harrisburg area, found close to 50 today, and 40 last week. With a good rain, we'll have even more!, Growing Conditions: In forest along the side of a dirt road.
Shelle & Janie, found morels, - general location: Bellefontaine, Ohio, Logan County, Growing Conditions: Under small maple trees, lots of wildsflowers nearby, trillium, violets, mayapples, etc. on level ground, pretty small yellows, found 2 dozen. Also found a handful of small yellows in abandoned apple orchard on Friday in Delaware Co.
April 30th, 2001:
Well, I returned from hunting morels in Indiana last night. What a disaster! It is the worst year for Morels I have seen for as long as I have ever hunted for them. I looked for 3 hours with my brother in his woods, and only found 2 under dead elm trees. Walked acrossed his field to get to the woods, and was so dry, the dust flew as our feet scraped over the dirt. Extreme drought in Indiana. Thought I would leave early and try higher elevations in Tenn. or N. Carolina, extreme drought there also. No Morels! Dogwoods still blooming, but just dry. Looks like a terrible season for many.... Hope up north - Mich., Wisc., Minn. is plenty wet! - Chris M.
Blane Hillman, found morels, - general location: Extreme southwest Michigan, Growing Conditions: high flatland hardwoods, and dead elm trees , Additional Comments: finding both black morels and gey an yellow morels. Sunday, found around 75 sttill fresh black morels. Added about 50 greys and yellows around some dead elms. The batch that grows next to my home each year, is again starting to pop. I am attempting to photograph these morels from early stages of small greys to large yellows. I have watched them make this transformation each of the last 5 years. I need to get the proof to send to Chris., Yes! Do it Blane! I can't wait to see them! I believe you also, I just want to see the transformation! -Chris M.
Bryn Dentinger, found morels, - general location: Rockland County, NY...the southern-most county on the west side of the Hudson River., Growing Conditions: Under dead apple trees and around old apple tree stumps in an old, overgrown orchard., Additional Comments: On the west-facing slopes, and the older orchard, I found 9 Morchella elata (black morels). On the southeast facing slopes, and the younger orchard, I found 4 VERY immature Morchella esculenta (the deliciosa stage of development...white ribs). Its just starting in NY. Its now up to the age-old condition of rain. I was with the NYMS and heard reports that the black morels are fruiting in the city as well.
May 1st, 2001:
First black morels sighted south of Ottawa along the Mississippi River......this river flows into the Ottawa River........Spring has been delayed... no rain.......I have great memories of the Knoxville Foray - thankyou...........Ivan Roy. You are quite welcome, Ivan, it was a pleasure to have met you!- Chris M.
Hi Chris, I just read your notes about being in Indiana, and how bad it was and dry. I would have to agree. I haven't been out a lot, but when I did everything was crunchy and dry. Haven't found a thing yet. I was wondering if you think there is still any hope here, if we get a little rain and humidity this week. Or is our morel season caput? Thanks, Christy from central Indiana. Christy, I am sorry to say that I think that even if you get some good rains that the season has nearly passed and it is now over in your area. The vegetation is so high and thick, and the weekend of Easter Sunday may have been the peak, as at that time there was just enough moisture to pop up a few, but not many. There have been too many days with temperatures above 80 and no rain. I am not sure how far East or West the dry area extends, but I know that all the way up I-75 it was very dry from North Georgia all the way to Indiana.-Chris M.
Randall Rogers, found morels, - general location: South of Sigourney Iowa on South Skunk River, Growing Conditions: Toward top of hills in berry thickets, Additional Comments: Mosquito's are terrible and poison ivy is very bad this year. Mushrooms are all over! I picked over 100 in less than a half hour just before dark. Most were grey and some yellow. Most were about 2"-3" high. What are some good remedies for poison ivy prevention and after you get it? The best prevention is to avoid it! I do not get it, so I am never concerned. -Lucky I gue