** MOREL MUSHROOMS **

Two Arrows · April 26, 2011, 05:30:00 PM

I found some today, at the local Hy Vee supermarket, $9.00 for an 8 ounce freeze dried bag of them! :eek:

They should be popping up here in the next weak or so.

Caleb Andes · April 30, 2011, 08:18:00 PM

It was a good day in Iowa!!

Cyclic-Rivers · April 30, 2011, 09:04:00 PM

I didnt find an in NY today. A buddy found a bunch of false ones though.

Caleb,

I'd Say

b44mag · May 01, 2011, 12:05:00 AM

15 pounds worth 6 giant eagle bags worth south west mmmmmmmmmmmmmm good stuff only 2 false ones in the bunch going stumpin tomorrow hope i see more

piggy · May 01, 2011, 08:13:00 AM

Can someone please show pictures of how you cook/prepair these, we have nothing that I know of like those here in Australia.

Cheers

b44mag · May 01, 2011, 01:48:00 PM

well im just going to say mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
just got done munching them for lunch did i type
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmGOOD

$bowhunter$ · May 01, 2011, 01:59:00 PM

i find tons of those things round me. ive always been scared to eat 1 and end up eatin a poisonous 1. might have to try em

adkmountainken · May 01, 2011, 02:41:00 PM

none on the mountain, John did pick a bunch of fiddlebacks though.

SEMO_HUNTER · May 01, 2011, 03:11:00 PM

Reddog- Rarely...maybe? I've only heard of anyone finding them in pines a time or two, and not very many at that. Your better off in river/creek bottoms with lots of elm, ash, maple, and oak trees.

Piggy- If you have access to some fresh portabello mushrooms like in grocery stores you can fix them the same way and they are real good, not as good as wild morels but a close second. Slice in 1/4" strips, dip in raw scrambled egg, flour them, and fry in a deep fryer or skillet with an inch of oil until golden brown, salt lightly after they come out.

$bowhunter$- The true white or grey morels that look like the picture that Caleb Andes just posted are harmless and extremely tasty. You should try some and if your not sure what you got then post a pic of them here and we will help identify. You don't know what your missing.
Just don't pic anything that doesn't look exactly like the pics Caleb posted, with the exception that they can vary in color from grey, to white, to kinda like a vanilla blonde or yellowish color. The unmistakeable texture and shape of the cap is the only identification you need. You can also get a book on wild mushrooms and carry with you when you hunt. My state Conservation department offers them to residents for free. You should call your Conservation department and see if they have such a free publication as well, I bet they do or at least something for a small fee.

4runr · May 01, 2011, 10:24:00 PM

Found a few small Grey ones this evening. Will enjoy supper tomorrow!!

Terry Green · May 02, 2011, 08:41:00 AM

Saw a smart pop off about this thread this morning on another thread that is now gone.

For those of you who weren't here when Trad Gang was started, Morel Mushroom threads are a tradition here. They go hand in hand with Turkey hunting, stump shooting, and spring scouting.

Its just a topic that we have always allowed since the beginning.

So, you see someone gripping about mushroom threads....just let them know they have been allowed since day one. But the daily news report has not, neither the daily weather report.

If folks would read the rules they would have much less grief here. Have fun guys.

Carry on.....oh, if someone hits the mother load....send me a coupe would ya? We don't have em down here.

Cyclic-Rivers · May 02, 2011, 10:51:00 AM

Found a false Morel after Turkey Hunting Yesterday. I know IndianaBowman found a few False Morels as well in Columbia County.

The real ones should be here any day!
Terry, I'll send you some if I find a bunch, I sent some to Ray last year much to my wife's dismay, but I was sure I would find more---- Never did

recurve_shooter · May 02, 2011, 11:11:00 AM

How far south do they range? I've guessing from most of the posts that their range seems to be the midwest, great lakes states, appalachians, ohio valley, etc.

IndianaBowman · May 02, 2011, 11:40:00 AM

Charlie, below is a picture of one of the false morels I found. I found about 10 of them. Didn't find a single edible one.

Izzy · May 02, 2011, 12:35:00 PM

Dang Terry, thats all Ive ever found. Do they grow in the same places?

Joshua Long · May 02, 2011, 12:57:00 PM

I found 6 whites (4"-6")in my backyard over the weekend. I just soak in salt water for a few minutes, dry, and then sautee in butter.

SEMO_HUNTER · May 02, 2011, 01:18:00 PM

That's a red mushroom you got there Indiana Bowman, lots of people around here eat those too, but I don't. I'm not taking a chance with anything but a morel whether it be grey or white.

Terry G.- If it stops raining here this afternoon and I can get out lookin' I'll see what I can find. I'm sure they are still up here, but normally things wind down in May and the morels are just about done. If I locate some I'll get your mailing address and send some your direction. I've eaten plenty and nearly got my fill so far.

Hess · May 02, 2011, 06:46:00 PM

O.K., I need to ask. What's up with the H20 soaking of these mushrooms? I find my fair share, but I've never even heard of this? Enlighten me. Good job pickers, we're still 2 weeks out in MT.

Good job Terry Green, morels are primal and have a place...if a person doesn't understand, they just don't understand. Too bad for them.

May 02, 2011, 07:34:00 PM

soaking in saltwater is just to get the bugs out . otherwise its not nessesary.

Cyclic-Rivers · May 02, 2011, 07:35:00 PM

Terry R, That's what we always called a false Morel. I'm not sure what a "red mushroom" is but it could be I guess. I know some people can eat False Morels with no ill affects and others get bad stomach problems. I just assume not try it.

We'll be finding them Saturday I am sure.

But then again, they call it hunting and not gathering for a reason