Morels

[Dirtebiker]

I carry anytime I walk my woods. I'm not the top off the food chain up there if I don't. I have very little patience for trespassing. I control the conversation from beginning to end.

How much conversation is needed? “OUT!” “NOW!”

 

[Michigan Slim]

How much conversation is needed? “OUT!” “NOW!”

Throw in a little profanity and that's pretty much it!

 

[trimman83]

I walked all over 70 acres near Heltonville today and found 0. I did find a sizable shed antler, and a whole 6pt head. Things seemed really dry to me. I'll give it a little more time and go again.

 

[Leadeye]

I walked all over 70 acres near Heltonville today and found 0. I did find a sizable shed antler, and a whole 6pt head. Things seemed really dry to me. I'll give it a little more time and go again.

Those would have made it worth the trip!

 

[peterock]

I’ve never tried freezing. Are they really any good after freezing?

my Nana always froze some of our find after washing and cutting in half. Later she would let them thaw, bread and fry or toss in the pan with butter and garlic. Couldn’t tell a difference when prepared like that.

 

[Trigger Time]

Where can you buy these at? It's legal right?
I won't have land to hunt on this season. By summer this year that will be fixed so I'll be set next year.

 

[trimman83]

Where can you buy these at? It's legal right?
I won't have land to hunt on this season. By summer this year that will be fixed so I'll be set next year.

I buy them dehydrated from Forest Glory. They are cheaper than chasing after them,(time, fuel, effort) but there is no adventure in it. They dont run "sales", but sometimes have larger quantities at bulk price. Last I bought was the equivilant of 4# fresh, whole morels, but it was right at $100. They last me a while. It takes about 30 minutes soaking in milk or water and it perks them up. They claim to be "wild caught". I fry some, breaded, in butter. I add them as ingredients in dishes other times. Good flavor. Smaller than average. They keep a long time on the shelf.

 

[sugarcreekbrass]

Where can you buy these at? It's legal right?
I won't have land to hunt on this season. By summer this year that will be fixed so I'll be set next year.

Not for sure about your area, but there is a place that sells them west of Indy in Putnum Co. It is at the intersection of 36 and 231. I always hear people talking about getting them each year. I could be wrong but it seems like they are around $40 per lb.

 

[red_zr24x4]

TT, I don't know about down where you're at, but up here Martin's Grocery usually has them for sale. Also there is a little farm market / store they buys / sells them

 

[MindfulMan]

Babb's Supermarket in Spencer, IN will usually have some for sale.

 

[flyingsquirrel]

Morels have already come and went in Northern Indiana so everyone up here might as well save their time looking. Really

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Anyone carry a long gun when mushroom hunting?

Our motto is never go to the woods w/o something that goes bang!

 

[Farmerjon]

Morels have already come and went in Northern Indiana so everyone up here might as well save their time looking. Really

What??

 

[Trigger Time]

Thank you guys. I'm going to look into those options. I'm in Johnson county. Glad to know you can buy them. I didnt know if it was like deer meat where you cant buy it here.

 

[craigkim]

We looked in Parke Co on Thursday and all we found were ramps and scarlet elf cups. Anyway, my buddy tells me that all you need to do is stick a simple digital probe thermometer into the soil and check the temp. You won't find morels unless the soil temp a few inches down is 55-62. So, we tested a few spots that were receiving more sunlight and we were only at 52. Nice to get out into the woods regardless... I would think early next week should bump us above 55.

 

[bcannon]

TT when I lived in Franklin the gf and I bought some from the bartender at the Willard. Dont remember his name but worth a shot.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Morels have already come and went in Northern Indiana so everyone up here might as well save their time looking. Really

Forgot the purple?

 

[bobjones223]

Found some snake heads in Hamilton county just starting to poke up through the leaves...should have greys in a couple weeks.

 

[ghitch75]

found 4 more grays today

 

[Dirtebiker]

A relative in Salem found a couple handfuls today. I looked around pretty good here at home. Nothing yet.