Cold blast looks like it might set us back, but fortunatly it is early in the season. Found a couple blacks last week (4/2/07), but then haven't been back out.
should be coming up on your season, but this weather may put it behind a week or so. Keep an eye on the Sightings Map on The Great Morel -
http://www.thegreatmorel.com/sightings.html
It should give you an idea. Although historically, there have not been a lot of reports from the far eastern parts of Ohio. Historically there have been reports from west central PA, so it could be the fact that no one has just reported finding them.
If the weather changes (warming trend), then I would suggest you get out there within the next couple weeks. Here in west central Ohio there have been a few reported sightings trickling in, but it is a good week or two away from really getting underway.
I was out this evening for the first time in Ohio and struck out here too. You are right in the fact we need rain to bring those little guys out. I was hunting in west central PA too and they need rain over there too!
should be a few up now !dont look where its too wet ! find old elms ,apple,or any fruit trees,sycamore trees.i dont know that i spelled that right !! no matter !south sides of hills are a good bet too!but never pick any shrooms from a golf course or anyones yard that looks too nice!!! too many chemicles will make very very sick!!!!!!
Take it from me Joanne, they grow like crazy in Ohio -- I've been hunting them for over 40 years. It all depends on the weather here in Ohio and it just isn't time yet. I hunt in Cleveland and as far as Elyria to the west. The blacks are the first and I usually start hitting them around 4/10 -- 4/15 then the grays and yellows will mix in. Good Luck !
Shelby county here. Heard a couple guys at work tell me they knew of people finding a few blacks last week and even some greys. One guy said his friend in Miami Co. had found some blacks along his driveway. Again...that was last week. Haven't heard much this week and looks like The Great Morel's maps are dead too. Need salvation from Mother Nature and a change in this weather pattern!!
My boyfriend came over the morning of the 11th, and showed me 7 shrooms he found. They're the browns. I didn't believe him when he told me. They are smaller than what we found this time last year, but it was alot warmer. They averaged 3-4 inches. Supposed to snow this weekend, so I will be hitting the woods in the morning. When this cod snap finally breaks, I believe that the big ones will pop right up!!! Happy shrooming!!!
Hello again!! I went out Saturday morning and I found 2 more in the same spot. These were significantly smaller 1-1/2 inches. Both were browns. They were found in leaf litter. This spot is at the bottom of a hill with railroad track on the top of the hill. Last year at this time, in this same spot,I found 20 of them, all 5-8 inches. In regard to east liverpool, tell her to try Beaver Creek Park. You are allowed to harvest mushrooms there, and other hunters I know swear by this park. I went there on Friday, and although trilliums were budding, I found nothing. The weather is supposed to break this week up this way, and I feel that it is when the mushrooms will really come up here. I will update you next week,, and thanks for the terrific site!!!
We manage to find a few every year here in East Liverpool. Never found the motherlode but enough to get us out of the housae and cure that cabin fever. Last years first find was a black morel 4.2.07. So the small group(4) I hunt with is gettin' antsy.
There are lots of morels in Columbiana county, but no one really talks too much about it. Don't want to give up the spots!!! How'd ya do in the woods? Tonights rain ought to bring them right up!!! Hit the woods tomorrow!! Good luck!!!
Well I had no luck over the weekend in Shelby County in my spots so hopefully some warm rain will help things along! It was nice to be back in the woods and see the undergrowth taking a hit even the honeysuckle.. Might make The Billy Goat Trudge go easier!
Will be searching Findlay and Fostoria in my most productive areas today. The most productive of which is a swampy area. Since we barely had a sprinkle yesterday, I figure this will be my best starting area. Rain tomorrow should start popping everywhere. Central and Northeast Ohio had rain last night, which will help them.
We are finally getting some much needed rain in Northwest Ohio. Although the temps have fell back to the 50's. A cousin of mine told me yesterday that it takes 3 consecutive nights @ 60 or above for the ground temp to be right.
So many paramaters for these tasty little guys. My hunt yesterday Between Findlay and Fostoria yielded nothing. Apple blossoms are just starting. May apples just starting to fan out nice. Patience!!!!!!!!!!!!
no luck in carroll county on april 24th will check this saturday but dont expect any until next week. a little late this year because of the cold spell. good luck and dont poke your eye out!
Have looked in the Cincinnati area the last week with nothing. With yesterdays rain, perhaps I'll come across something this weekend. Not too familiar with the area though...I'm just looking in areas with ash and elm stands. Any advice?
My boyfirend and I went out on Thursday and found 45 in about 4 hours...mix of grey's, yellow and spikes. All were a little on the smaller side but gonna give it another try this weekend.
I did a quick drive-by on my way to PA and stopped at Alum Creek State Park in Deleware County. The west side of the lake looked prime - nice dead elms, old apple trees, and the vegitation looked great. I didn't have time to look long enough, however, I met a very nice local gentleman and we shared a few moments.
Those who live in that area should have success this weekend especially if the temp warms up a little.
My brother in law had mentioned before about finding them but he'd never tell me where. I've never went looking for them myself before but I really would like to. Are the chances of finding them in central Ohio any good you think? I'm near Grove City, if anyone would have a recommendation I'd surely appreciate it.
You are definitely in morel country Barefoot and the season is on! I have family in Dublin, New Albany Pickerington and they have success. I can't offer help as to specific areas, but yes your chances are good if you can find the correct stomping grounds.
Maybe someone more locally can give you more specifics as to where you might start looking.
Hopefully the warmer temps will make it happen. If you cannot get permission for private property, you might want to try state parks. But note that some"preserves" will not let you take anything out. A ranger once told me that is why it is a preserve.
Go along the big darby's wooded areas...I always have better luck near rotting trees. have a seat on the long and slowly scan the area. You should be in luck this weekend.
Yea ha, finally after nine years in gallia county!!!!!!
April 29 2007, 6:05 PM
Finally, after nine years of hunting for morels in Gallia County, I found 20 of the little rascals today. Since we moved here after leaving the military, I have searched until I went crazy. I would get so ticked off that I would go and buy Portabelo ?? mushrooms and fix them up, just to have some mushrooms to eat. Today it was in the high 70's after a good rain last night. The ones I found were about 3 to 4 inch tall blonde morels along the creek banks. Well good luck to all and happy hunting. Will keep you posted, Yea ha!!!!!
Went out yesterday(saturday) morning and found 25!!! 4 half frees and the rest were blacks. Really nice sized. Didn't get to go out today, but think I'll look tomorrow morning. I'm really new to this ( only my second year) and I'm really excited about my find. A friend went to the same spot and found more that I missed. Disappointing for me, but happy for him. I think the morning after the next rainfall will be excellent for the area!! I live in columbiana county. Good hunting everyone.
Went out last night (4/30) and found about a dozen. Mix of nice greys and a few cream colored yellows. Woods looked good and with the showers they have forcasted for this evening it should make the rest of the week good.
I got a few more yesterday morning. Total for this year is 30!!! yeah!!! This is my second year of hunting, and I love it!! I'm in Columbiana county, and the woods are looking good. Supposed to be thundershowers tonight, so tomorrow ought to be a good day to look, also this weekend!! The ticks are REALLY bad out there, so take precautions!! Good luck and happy hunting to all!!
I have had no luck yet in Hancock Co., Northwest, Ohio. I have looked at least once a week for the last 3 weeks. I think overnight temps are too low. Everything else in the woods is taking off. Even saw Jack in the Pulpits yesterday. Will try again next week.
I'm located in Western Greene county and found 2 yellows on Monday. Went back again on Wednesday and found 26 (few greys mostly small yellows). I left a few and am planning on going back later today to check their growth. I think their just getting ready to take off.
The cooler temps, both day and night are making this one of the latest seasons I have yet seen. Even if as soon as next week I can find something, the forest floor will make it especially challenging. I most yrs. I have been finding yellows by now, but I have yet to find a snakehead, black or grey. I am praying when the temps do cooperate, I will be compensated for my patience. It seems funny they are finding them so far north already, but even my friends have yet to confirm a find. Will wait till it warms more. I can honestly say this has been a very cool spring. Makes me wonder if it will be jumping to the 90's in a couple weeks.
Found 9 yellows this afternoon in Hancock County. I did my best to find more, to no avail. They were all in the same area. Not a single one in the other places I looked. I have searched this woods for 3 weeks in a row. Hopefully there will be more. We need rain and warmer overnight temps.
I went out sunday morning and found 7 blacks. These were found on a southern slope. Three of them were half dry, and the others were fresh. The most I've found in one hunt was 20. Hoping the rain that is predicted for wed.,and thurs., happens!!
I have an addition/update for your sightings map. I found 9 yellows this afternoon in Hancock County, (NorthWest), Ohio. I have been looking for 3 weeks, and these are the first I have found.
I came home this weekend to central Ohio, just to hunt with my dad. We hunted for an hour and found 6 yellows, two were over 7" inches. It was worth the 8 hour drive to find theses beauties. They were a bit dried out, found on the west slope along a fence row in briars. Definitely needed some rain to bring them out.
hello fellow shroomers,me and the wife have been out several times with no luck! we did find around 50 yellows 2- wks. ago, but nothing since. very aggravating. any one with help let me know. i live in warren co. ohio in the lebanon area. weather is a litle chilly, but not so bad that the shrooms would be gone. i also found an apple orchard that still grows apples but no one takes care of the orchard. i haven't found not one single shroom in the orchard. so is this a myth about them growing in old orchards. also how can i tell a ash tree and elms? what is a good thing to look for? what does the bark look like? also elms bark and or leafs? i'll be waiting for a response. thanks khop email is kchopkins@go-concepts.com
The season is about winding down for his geographical location. A good indication for those who are also curiously wondering if the morels are still out there is to check the sightings maps. These maps will give you a pretty good indication if the morels are or have historically been found in your region during a particular time frame.
The later the season gets, the thicker the underbrush, thus the more difficult the foraging. Yet, we all know those who venture late find the big prizes, which are usually the giant yellow morels. So it is not to discourage those to venture out late in the season. For many the over growth of poison ivy and briers is enough to decide to call it quits for the season.
As for his other questions regarding tree identification: Check out the link on The Great Morel on the Links and Info maps section, you will find a link to the Ohio Public Library Info Network, which has a page on tree identification. It is about as good as any place to start as any.
In the off-season, The Great Morel plans on gathering more detailed information on the trees of the morels, with the Elm tree being the primary focus. While The Great Morel does not usually make endorsements, I would also suggest checking out a great little book written by Jason Edge, called "Find the Elm…Find the Morel". Well worth the 13 bucks and this is a great read for shroomers regardless of experience, as it primarily focuses on "finding the elm" and offers great tips as well. If you order one, order two and tell him The Great Morel sent you.
If you'd like to order it, click here and check it out.
In regards to the apple tree – yes they are a popular tree for morel hunters to scope out. The Great Morel and other seasoned shroomers will tell you that older, slightly decaying apple trees are usually more likely to have morels in the vicinity than younger ones. When one can find the combination of elms and apples it only enhances the chance of morels. Often times you’ll stumble across these wild apple orchards deep in the woods and they are definitely worth scoping out. Keep in mind not every elm produces morels, thus the same for the apple trees or orchards.
shroomers, it looks bad in s.w. ohio now. it's may 27, and i can't find not even a shriveled up morel!! so i guess it's over for this year. i'm very disappointed about this years season. the weather did us in. here in ohio not very much success from friends or whoever i talked to about the hunt. better luck next year!
I'm in the central Ohio area,and i used to go to the Mochigan State park area,in Loudinville.Anyways,after several years of not going,my dad and I are planning on a trip. I'll be sure to let everyone know if the hunting is good. Nothing like a bunch of fresh "shrooms and crappie ,this time of year!! Good Luck,and Happy Hunting. Thanks for all the great information also!!
I found 103 dogs/spikes yesterday. One of them is 8 inches tall..I nearly died when I saw it. Biggest one I've ever found. :) They day before I found 30 yellows. Definately heading out today again!
just picked 30 nice yellows along the R.R. tracks. some one picked quite a few of them awhile back. the stems have grown 2-3 inches tall since they picked them.
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