Morels

[trophyhunt]

Have a buddy in graham that just texted me and said he has a bunch for me he just picked in his yard!!! 

[Naches Sportsman]

Already been doing real good over here with close to 5 lbs picked and eaten the last few weeks. Headed to town tomorrow to buy more racks for my dehydrator then it will be show time.


I think it will be a decent year in central wa if the commercial pickers don’t trash the burn scar. Everyone I know is already finding them along rivers and creeks and in the orchards.

[OutHouse]

Already been doing real good over here with close to 5 lbs picked and eaten the last few weeks. Headed to town tomorrow to buy more racks for my dehydrator then it will be show time.


I think it will be a decent year in central wa if the commercial pickers don’t trash the burn scar. Everyone I know is already finding them along rivers and creeks and in the orchards.

I've heard the same. They are out down low but not up high in the mountains yet. I knew a guy who found them in the trees next to the greenway.

[Tenkara]

I found another dozen this morning.

[HAGEMANIAC]

5.5lbs today in the North East.  2300', west facing, recently logged and very open. 98% found along CAT road. Would have liked to pick more but my turkey vest was full! 32oz Nalgene for scale.

[7mmfan]

I'm heading east to Winthrop this weekend. Have never looked for morels but I know with all the fires last year it could be good. does anyone have any tips for me on type of area to focus my efforts? I read HAGEMANIAC's post and seems warm side of hills, recently cleared timber areas (Burn) with disturbed soil maybe? Want to take my 4 year old out to do some exploring.

[pianoman9701]

5.5lbs today in the North East.  2300', west facing, recently logged and very open. 98% found along CAT road. Would have liked to pick more but my turkey vest was full! 32oz Nalgene for scale.

Nice haul, buddy. We got skunked but I did pick some miner's lettuce, fireweed tops, and wood sorrel for the salad.

[MR5x5]

I'm heading east to Winthrop this weekend. Have never looked for morels but I know with all the fires last year it could be good. does anyone have any tips for me on type of area to focus my efforts? I read HAGEMANIAC's post and seems warm side of hills, recently cleared timber areas (Burn) with disturbed soil maybe? Want to take my 4 year old out to do some exploring.

You pretty much got it.  Look for micro exposures, i.e. slight nuances in direction, lighting, foliage. Study the ground.  You need to get your mushroom eyes on!  You will undoubtedly look through many before it finally clicks.  I think they are a bit easier to notice working uphill.

[7mmfan]

Alright, we're going to give it a go.

[trophyhunt]

5.5lbs today in the North East.  2300', west facing, recently logged and very open. 98% found along CAT road. Would have liked to pick more but my turkey vest was full! 32oz Nalgene for scale.

Wait till you dehydrate them, if you do, you'll have about .0020z lol. 

[KP-Skagit]

Picked about 50 small guys last evening in a fresh burn. NE facing slope, 2200 feet. Hit a southern facing slope and didn't yield anything. Rained a ton over the weekend and I think they were just coming up as a result. Plenty of man sign of others walking around, found a few that had been cut.

[NRA4LIFE]

Found this one today in the yard.  Do I get some kind of prize?

[pianoman9701]

Stuff it with crab and chunks of white cheddar. Brush it with melted butter and cook in a 400F oven for 15 or 20 minutes until the cheese is melted. You'll like this.

[NRA4LIFE]

Thanks Pman.  I may do just that.  God knows I got enough crab meat.  I've never found one this large.

[pianoman9701]

Thanks Pman.  I may do just that.  God knows I got enough crab meat.  I've never found one this large.

It's the best combo. You'll dig it.