THERE HERE........LIKE ALIENS, THEY COME IN THE NIGHT...I WAS OUT TODAY IN SOUTH CENTRAL MN. AND LOCATED 200 OR SO. AND SOME TICS....I WAS LEAVING THEM TO BE HARVESTED AFTER IT RAINS ON THEM A FEW NIGHTS. MAJORITY ARE SMALL BUT WELL ON THEIR WAY TO GETTING BIG. S.E. FACING SLOPES RIGHT NOW ARE BEST..WARMED BY SUN.
IS THERE ANYONE ELSE IN MN. GETTING OUT? LET ME KNOW AND ILL STAY POSTED AS WELL.

I was out a bit yesterday and didn't see any yet. I am in the southwest suburbs on Minneapolis. The Lilacs are just starting to leaf out and I think we're another 5-7 days away from some activity. Atleast we're finally getting some more moderate temps that should help. It was a long tough winter (it snowed in May for cripes sake...) But it won't be too long!!

5 14was out last eve to a promising spot i was at 7 days ago n nada went last eve nfound at least 2 dozen!! this area is atthe bottom of a small hill the hill faces due west. this area is very open with a triangle of 3 dead elms roughly 30 by 30 by 3o. bark is sloughing off of all 3 elms. light thickets of thorny plants scattered throughout. plenty of nice healthy moss patches. 1st elm nada 2nd elm took me a few minutes to spot a half inch gray poking its beautiful tiny head up out of the moss then afew more minutes to spot his baby brother. moved on to the 3rd elm so i wouldnt be squashing any future meals. 30 feet west of this 3rd elm is a pond of an acre or so. ground cover same as other elms except that on west side of this elm (18 incher by the way) quack grass was growing to within 7 feet of elm. as soon as i got within several feet of this elm i could see em all over!!!!! HOORAY!!!! many of you know what a rush this is!! didnt even have to get low to see them due to the patches of moss. tiptoed my way around to the west side of elm n in the quack grass several 2 n a half to 3 n a half inch grays. a few of the largest were allready starting to dry out. harvested 8. chkd out 2 or 3 more known producing spots n nada. these spots are heavily wooded thou so wasnt 2 bummed. on my way out stopped at afew open dead elm clumps n last clump found another half incher. southern side of a slope mostly open damn near dark at this last spot so reluctantly headed home i will damn well be back ASAP. pardon my analness in this report thougt particulars might b of some help to yous all.

I am in Inver Grove Heights (just south of Saint Paul), have been out looking regularly, and have not found any yet this year. Anyone in the metro area having any luck yet?

Last year, when the wild violets and lilacs were blooming is when I found them; this is about the right time for those two plants, but no morels yet :(

I am in Inver Grove Heights (just south of Saint Paul), have been out looking regularly, and have not found any yet this year. Anyone in the metro area having any luck yet?

Last year, when the wild violets and lilacs were blooming is when I found them; this is about the right time for those two plants, but no morels yet :(

I found a few yesterday at Hidden Greens golf course while looking in the woods for my ball. I have been looking in Goodhue County and haven't found any yet, but I may not be looking in the right places because I know of people that have found them in Goodhue County.

I'm in Hennepin County and looking for those delicious mushrooms that a DNR friend of mine showed me. I have never had a successful hunt and I am AMAZED at some pictures I'm seeing of good hauls. Its expected to rain this weekend. Can someone give me some pointers? I'd like to find at least one patch this year, or I'll just have to wait till next year.
19 yrs old in Minn

If you can find dead elm trees you will find morels, that and picking the right day.
Watch the message boards to see when people are doing well ... then head out to the dead elms!
You can spot a dead elm it will have loose falling bark that is dark red/orange on the inside,
also the dried sticks/brush on the dead treetop bend inward so the treetop may have the shape of a teardrop.
Search slowly and if you find one their ought to be more near by ... good luck pickin!

its still alittle early around the t.c. metro area though last year they were up by 4/29 1-2"grays but last year was an unusually early springive been out a lot the past two weeks and nada. i go 2 regional parks n walk the trails looking for stands of dead elms with the bark sloughing off. last 2 years that strategy has worked great for me.the west n south slopes should produce 1st.once you find a nice stand of dead elms get down low to the ground n look on n near the patches of moss they r much easier to spot on moss than on leaf litter.once the majority of dandelions start going to seed is when the big yellows should start to come up .a sincere offering n or prayer to the forrest spirits would,nt hurt either. dont get discouraged ngive up if no luck rite away. you have to hunt morels to learn to hunt morels!!

found some grays but they were small. I left them. I am in se mn. So yes minnesta is on deck.

I have been out two times this past week at some spots that have always been good in the past and I haven't seen anything yet. I have noticed when the leeks are about 6 to 8 inches above the ground that the mushrooms aren't far behind. Almost there! Can't wait.

WE have gone out looking today but didn't come out with any is it too early?

TOMORROW I AM GOING BACK TO MY SPOT...I BET AFTER THE RAIN WHICH I BELIEVE IS PERFECT FOR THE SEASON, I WILL SEE IF THERE ARE ANY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE SIZE OF THE HEADS. I WOULD BE SEARCHING ON SOUTH AND EAST FACING SLOPS. THE DEAD ELM IS A GREAT PLACE TO START. MOSS IS A BIG PART OF MOISTURE IN THE SOIL. I THINK THAT THE WARMER THE AREA THE BETTER. I LIKE TO KEEP IN MIND THE MICRO ECOSYSTEM. TO ME THAT IS WHERE THE SLOPE IS WARM OR IS SHOWING SIGNS OF BEING AHEAD OF OTHER AREAS IN TERMS OF TEMP. IF THE GROUND ON LEVEL SPOTS ARE WET GO TO HIGHER GROUND. LAST YEAR ON THE 8TH I WAS ABLE TO SEE THE SHROOMS GO UP THE SLOPE THRU THE 15TH. ALL I KNOW IS GET OUT AND LOOK HARD, SOON YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TELL WHERE THEY SHOULD BE JUST BY WALKING ON THE GROUND. SOFT HARD ETC. WE NEED MOISTURE AND THEN SUN WARM DAYS...CHECK BACK HERE AND I'LL LET YOU KNOW IF MY PATCH IS SPREADING.....GOOD LUCK!

It is still a little early in the T C area, I found some tiny grays in my early spot yesterday.

Found 37 over the weekend, but worked hard to find them. Found all of them on the same south facing slope when we first started (sunny and few trees). About 12 of them were in the same spot, but the rest were only 1 or 2 at a time. Didn't find any more over the next 6 hours of looking. We won't be able to get out again for about 2 weeks - hoping that will be perfect timing and not too late.

Thanks for the update on the morels in Wabasha. I live near Rochester and have only found one lone grey thus far that I could tell just popped. I think this next two weeks will be ready to roll here in SE MN. Hope you find some more. :)

I am within walking distance of Elm Creek Park and Ive been foraging around there. I have been looking in three main places, two are by the creek and the other is in a stand of trees in the U of the creek's passing. Should I be looking on higher ground? Its hard to find stands of elms, despite the fact its Elm Creek. I find myself in groves of birch or thorn bushes scattered with evergreens.

We found some in Savage that are about 1.75"... Still leaving them to grow a bit! I have never found a large amount only about 20 total last year. I would love to find the good places... until then.

Missy, We also live in Savage... We have had good luck the past several years at a couple locations very close to you. One in Prior Lake and also down by the bike trails along the Minnesota River not too far from the 169 bridge that crosses the river. Have you ever tried Murphy Hanrehan park? Good Luck!

Last year we went out into The Three Rivers Park district and a cop came up to use and asked what we were doing. We were honest and said looking for Morel's then he said... Do you have any? We said no... He said GOOD, because I would have to take them because it's illegal to look for Morel's in state parks... he said you can not take anything OUT of a state park, and he also said we would have been fined as well as LOST our SHROOMS, so if you see a Park Ranger or something (hide your stash)!

You can't take any plants. Mushrooms are legal.Tell the cop they are Fungi. Call the DNR and check.They don't encourage it, but it is legal.I pick morels in State Parks.They should spend more time in Botany 101 then on the gun range.

THAT IS TRUE...YOU CAN PIC IN PARKS IT'S NOT A PLANT. CHECK WITH YOUR D.N.R. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING MY PATCH FOR 6 DAYS AND I'AM READY TO PIC. IAM GOING IN TOMM. WE ARE GOING TO BE GETTING SUN SOON SO I THINK ITS GOING TO BE A GOOD HARVEST. THEY HAVE BEEN GETTING BIGGER, AND IAM SEEING SOME SMALLER ONES COMING UP TOO. ILL CHECK IN AGAIN ON WEDS..KEEP LOOKING...OH BY THE WAY,WHEN THE ELM IS JUST ABOUT TO LOOSE THE BARK IS WHEN THE MORELS APPEAR. I HAVE A GOOD FRIEND THE CUT DOWN A GIANT TREE, 60 YEARS OLD...AN ELM AND HAULED IT AWAY...TODAY HE CALLED ME AND SAID THAT HE HARVESTED OVER 30 OF THEM ON THAT SPOT RIGHT IN HIS YARD....IT WILL BE INTERESTING TO SEE IF HE IS ABLE TO GET THEM NEXT YEAR ON THAT SPOT. GOOD LUCK. GET OUT AND LOOK...... YOU CAN'T FIND THEM SITTING HERE READING THIS STUFF... LOL... SIGNED, RICE CO. MUSHROOMTASTIC

Morel Mike I think your on the right page. They need to be educated in what mushroom are. I have stopped and ask at the park and state forest. I have had no trouble with them. EVEN IN CO.
I hope it's worth the gas to drive over Friday to the Mississippi. I'll be North of Winona. Private land this time.
I have enjoyed reading the info on this form. Way to go for the ones that have started this :) and THANK YOU
LATER LATER

yea it is legal to pick mushrooms, but it is illegal to leave the trails in the three river's park district. so good luck with that.

they are every where get out there the weather is perfect

Picked a nice bag of greys this past week......I anticipate the Yellows to follow throughout the month here in Minnesota. Good luck for the rest of the rest.

I found about 20lbs worth around the Jordan Area.

Of those 20lbs. were they mostly yellows or quite a few greys yet? I am in southern MN, and have found mostly greys with a few yellows here and there. I assume the yellows will come yet.....hopefully.

Both reports are in......

Scott in Wabasha sent photos of a truckload of them (actually about 27 LBS)

Mike In Faribault is drying 7-8 Lbs.

Im stuck up here in Moose Lake ,Mn. with nothing!

Will I have a chance, anyone this far north???

Dan

I found a lot of dry shrooms around the kato area. I think its about done here....BT

THERE STILL GOING HERE IN RICE WE HAD A GREAT WEEKEND WITH HOME RAISED LEMON PEPPER PORK RIBS AND A CATCH OF SMALL MOUTH BASS APPLE SMOKED WITH A BIG FRESH CATCH OF MORELS. IAM STILL WATCHING THE PATCH DEEP IN THE WOODS SHADED FROM HEAT. IF YOU ARE GOING TO LOOK WHERE THERE IS SUN DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME IN RICE. THERE ALL DRIED UP. TICKS AND MORE TICKS....... I JUST ATE A GREAT MEAL OF SMOKED VENISON SAUSAGE AND MORELS WITH EGGS MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. DRYING OUT 65 NICE GRAYS THAT I PICKED TWO DAYS AGO. TODAY I HAVE ABOUT 50 MORE TO GET......THE WEATHER IS SO DRY. SOUNDS LIKE RAIN HERE NEXT WEEK......
GOOD LUCK DAN HOPE YOUR SEASON THERE IS HALF AS GOOD AS MINE WAS HERE.



LATER SIGNED MUSHROOMTASTIC

I am in Inver Grove Heights (just south of Saint Paul), have been out looking regularly, and have not found any yet this year. Anyone in the metro area having any luck yet?

Last year, when the wild violets and lilacs were blooming is when I found them; this is about the right time for those two plants, but no morels yet :(

I went out last weekend and found some pretty nice ones over 3" but not more than 20 or so. They were still mostly the grays so I am encouraged that they yellows will come yet. I am going to head out to my spots one last time after this nice down pour yesterday. I am in SE Minnesota so I would assume that the rest of the state should find a few more yet. Happy hunting and keep the reports coming if any one finds more.

Doggy

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