Going to take a look this weekend. I think it might be early for around here but it's worth a shot! Has anyone else been out?

still got a while here

Just got the rain they will be up here next week if not tomorrow

Nothing here yet. Easter is usually a good time. When the sap quits flowing.

Ground temps are higher than average by 16 deg. this year in sothern Il ,might be early this year?

Lets keep this post going as the morels start to pop. Would like to follow south to up north.

very few and far between this year here, 40 acres that produced 5lbs dried last year barely a meal this year, thinking the massive flooding we had last year has knocked them back this year.

Coming on good in southern Indiana and western kentucky

found a few about an inch tall here today. just checked one spot to see if they were growin yet.

I found 2 old black morels yesterday. We finally had some rain, so more should be popping.

Keith

I have been out at least 6 times in my prime spots, and have only found a handful of the little buggers. Ain't gonna be none in the places I hunt, even though some people say they are finding lots of them

Everything else is coming up here in the woods, wrens are back,lilacs in my yard are starting to bloom. Rain has been missing us...very dry here. Not 1 little grey yet.

how do you dry morel mushrooms

Clean and cut in half, lay on a screen and place another screen over top. Place in sun until completely dry. Store in air tight container. When ready to use rehydrate in clean water for 2 to 4 minutes and use. You can also dry with a dehydrated if you have one. Storage container must mlbe air tight or they will soak up moisture from air and mold. I use double zipper food bags to store them. Can be stores in cupboard or freezer. I learned this from my grandparents who a long gone now but we used to eat mushrooms year round.

I cut them in half and string them with needle and thread and hang up in the house. dehydrator works too. I can most of mine if I get surplus.

Best mess this year was 40, probably picked less than 100 in total. Heard of other guys who were picking 8-10 lbs but they sure weren't up good in my woods; and they are good woods too. A couple few years ago I was picking 6-8 lbs per day. Went out 2 days ago and didn't find a single one.

dont worry kermit, it was hard goin here too