It's almost "morel mushroom time"

If you live almost anywhere in the upper Midwest of the United States, then you are most likely familiar with the spring ritual called "Morel mushroom hunting". People participate in this somewhat strange hobby for many different reasons. Probably the best reason for it is that they taste really good. Even though that for me, this would be the main reason I do it, another reason is that I just love any excuse to get out in the woods in the springtime. It's a great way to get some exercise. So not only do you improve your health, eating the mushrooms can also be healthy!

Hunting mushrooms is not easy, and is not something that everyone can do without help from an experienced mushroom hunter. If you do not know an experienced mushroom hunter then I would suggest reading every bit of material that you can find either your local library or on the Internet, which should give you enough information to be dangerous. What I mean by that is, that if I've learned anything about mushroom hunting, it is that everything you read won't necessarily fit your situation.

Just about everyone that I've talked to has a different opinion of where to find Morel mushrooms. All I can tell you his start in the areas that people suggest, which is commonly around Elm trees or Ash trees, and from there if you don't find them start looking every where because I have found them in just about any type of woods. I pretty much have come to the conclusion that mushrooms grow where they feel like it. I can say however that generally Oak tree's and other trees that tend to be more acid are not usually good places to look for Morel mushrooms. I have however found them near Pine trees, where the soil is Sandy and loamy.

These little tasty morsels have a bad habit of hiding, and it takes an experienced eyes and a lot of trial and error to find mushrooms in the woods. These little buggers can hide in places that you would believe in commonly are very small and only the most alert eyes will find them. But with a little time and patience, anyone can become an experienced mushroom hunter and enjoy the Morel mushroom for the delicacy that it is.

If you have never hunted or found Morel mushrooms before, then you should be cautious the very first time that you try, as some people have allergic reactions to them. Also make sure that you understand the identification processes and have looked at a number of pictures of what normal Morel mushrooms look like as well is what the false Morel mushrooms look like. You can find some pictures of Morel's on my site at http://www.wm8c.com/morel_mushrooms.htm.

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