Morels

[indyjohn]

Went looking yesterday, found some ticks...

Same last week.

Anyone carry a long gun when mushroom hunting?

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

That's our's too.

 

[Bowhunter34]

I checked a couple of my spots in southern Morgan county on Friday and didn't find any. Anyone else finding them in that area yet?

 

[Leadeye]

Found some yesterday here in the GSF we'll go out again today. I mix hunting for morels with poaching/trespassing patrol.

 

[yetti462]

8 grays today.

 

[Leadeye]

Found a few more today.

 

[flyingsquirrel]

I knew an old man who swore it was the thunder that brought out the morels, not the rain. He died from eating poison mushrooms so he wasn't always right.

 

[trimman83]

I knew an old man who swore it was the thunder that brought out the morels, not the rain. He died from eating poison mushrooms so he wasn't always right.

Is that true? There may be more to that story we want to hear.

 

[Mongo59]

There are old mushroom hunters and there are bold mushroom hunters, but there are no old bold mushroom hunters.

We had a 'get well soon' card hanging on the wall at the poison center that read, "Greetings amateur mycologist! I hope the transplant team finds you a liver soon..."

 

[COOPADUP]

Found some yesterday here in the GSF we'll go out again today. I mix hunting for morels with poaching/trespassing patrol.

How long can you store them until you have enough to prepare a meal with ?
I have fond memories of my brother making soup with them.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

Was out for an hour or two in Newton county. Wasn't really looking, but didn't notice any. Still a bit early up here, I think.

 

[Bfish]

Gave a quick look around where I'm at and didn't see any, a week and maybe more like two is my guess. A buddy of mine found some point ivy on one of his arms, and in his pants! Watch the poison though fellas, your boys will thank you!

 

[blacknwhite]

Found 50 today in about 2 hours.
Mostly greys a few yellows.

Greene County

 

[yetti462]

53 big brown, couple yellow and medium grays. Dead elm is my favorite tree this time of year.

 

[ghitch75]

found 25 last night....heading back this evening

 

[Leadeye]

How long can you store them until you have enough to prepare a meal with ?
I have fond memories of my brother making soup with them.

I've heard of both freezing and dehydrating them, but have never tried it. I've kept them in the refrigerator in salt water for three days to get enough to make a meal if the gathering is slow.

 

[Brad69]

Daughter and SIL found about 25 won’t tell me where!

 

[sugarcreekbrass]

Daughter and SIL found about 25 won’t tell me where!

You never reveal secrets, even to family!

 

[COOPADUP]

I've heard of both freezing and dehydrating them, but have never tried it. I've kept them in the refrigerator in salt water for three days to get enough to make a meal if the gathering is slow.

Thanks for that information. What's your favorite way to fix them ?
I would assume sauteed in butter and garlic would be a treat.

 

[Leadeye]

Thanks for that information. What's your favorite way to fix them ?
I would assume sauteed in butter and garlic would be a treat.

Garlic is too strong and covers the flavor. My favorite way is to saute in butter with small pieces of steak so the meat cooks at the same rate as the mushrooms. Put this hot mess on toasted bun.

 

[tyler318]

Been finding them in my area since march 29.This last week I think is the peak in my area. Freeze warning tonight.I guess the season will b coming too an end.