Folks I suggest you get yourself a ground thermometer to get a better idea when your ideal locations have the ideal soil temperatures to give you a better idea of when. 45 degree ground temps I’ve found to start seeing them, explosion at 50.
@@Mike-mn8wy soil temps range drastically during the day so don’t be surprised if you see 40 degrees at 8am then 50 in the afternoon and back down in the evening
Gotta take multiple readings because some areas get warmer fast I have patches in the same area on different slopes and elevation that pop at different times because of temps and moisture
110% right on the money! You have to get out in the woods to find em. I clean all mine over a big bowl. I dump the bowl in my woods at home. Been doing this for 15 years. The last four seasons Ive found morels all over my woods where I dumped the spores. Try it. Takes a while but I think it works. Happy hunting!
That was actually my first video i seen of yours. Ive been watching my pawpaws for 6 yrs now. I excited to try your method. Blessings appreciate your knowledge 🙌🌞
They never seem to be anywhere predictable where I live, and it's more just this time of year that I know to keep an eye out. I found one yesterday just under the edge of a cardboard box next to my strawberries. It's huge, but was growing under the edge of the box, and it's all folded up. It looks really creepy. Found three growing a few feet away right in the middle of a raspberry plant.
Found my first morels while Trout fishing. Knelt down to zip up my bags after a whole day of fishing and 3 combs hanging off the side of a tree stump hill were just staring at me lol
The recent resurgence of warmth lead me to experiment with deadnettles. If you simmer/poach it for about a half hour that dirty, foul flavor goes away just like dehydrated.
In regards to Slippery Elm, it’s important to remember that not only is iucn assessing the species on a global scale, it hasn’t been assessed since 2018. The majority of the states in the US don’t have a status rank, and a couple (ND,FL,RI) list their status as imperiled or critically imperiled. I don’t oppose foraging within guidelines, I just think it’s important to spread as accurate information as possible while involving our natural resources!
Deadnettle, these things smell like dirt when you touch them, and that would never inspire me to want to eat/drink them. Maybe they change when cooked/dried, etc., but if not, it wouldn't be a taste I. would look for.
The purple dead nettle... yeah, raw it stinks to me, but i took his advice to fully dry the leaves before making tea and it did not have a taste like that smell, nor a grassy taste like it smells drying. I actually just made the tea for the first time tonight and it was pretty good. I added honey. And then i added a couple sprinkles of chinese five spice (anise, cinnamon, clove, fennel, pepper) and it was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Most new morel hunters just cheat and follow professionals like me to locations....This is great because it keeps the hungry creatures away from myself and my family. 😂😂
Woahhh! Slow your roll there partner. He’s not the morel CEO. We mushroom hunters know what we are looking for and the responsibility that comes with it. There’s an old saying that I follow throughout my life; “When in doubt, don’t.” You can’t rely on a channel for your safety. His information is helpful but it’s not like he’s offering a class with a contract. Just do your research.
I needed this today. I’ve been searching since early April and haven’t found but a few tiny greys. Today I went out in the pouring down rain and tried several new areas, but nothing…🥹
Folks I suggest you get yourself a ground thermometer to get a better idea when your ideal locations have the ideal soil temperatures to give you a better idea of when. 45 degree ground temps I’ve found to start seeing them, explosion at 50.
Great advice m..thanks!
@@Mike-mn8wy soil temps range drastically during the day so don’t be surprised if you see 40 degrees at 8am then 50 in the afternoon and back down in the evening
Gotta take multiple readings because some areas get warmer fast I have patches in the same area on different slopes and elevation that pop at different times because of temps and moisture
It's in danger because of Dutch elm disease as well as several invasive insect species
@@bryannakvinda8411 yep I take 3 a day. Do you follow night time temps as well?
110% right on the money! You have to get out in the woods to find em. I clean all mine over a big bowl. I dump the bowl in my woods at home. Been doing this for 15 years. The last four seasons Ive found morels all over my woods where I dumped the spores. Try it. Takes a while but I think it works. Happy hunting!
Come to think of it... every time I have found morels was when I wasn't actually looking for them!
That was actually my first video i seen of yours. Ive been watching my pawpaws for 6 yrs now. I excited to try your method. Blessings appreciate your knowledge 🙌🌞
I hope it works for you!
They never seem to be anywhere predictable where I live, and it's more just this time of year that I know to keep an eye out. I found one yesterday just under the edge of a cardboard box next to my strawberries. It's huge, but was growing under the edge of the box, and it's all folded up. It looks really creepy. Found three growing a few feet away right in the middle of a raspberry plant.
Found my first morels while Trout fishing. Knelt down to zip up my bags after a whole day of fishing and 3 combs hanging off the side of a tree stump hill were just staring at me lol
Dryads saddle, fiddleheads, and ramps are also generally out around early spring and definitely worth finding.🤤
The recent resurgence of warmth lead me to experiment with deadnettles. If you simmer/poach it for about a half hour that dirty, foul flavor goes away just like dehydrated.
1:23 👍 don't forget!!!
I live in MN here all you got to do is go walk in the forest. I daughter and I went didn't see any didn't see an and bamo we found a few.
In regards to Slippery Elm, it’s important to remember that not only is iucn assessing the species on a global scale, it hasn’t been assessed since 2018. The majority of the states in the US don’t have a status rank, and a couple (ND,FL,RI) list their status as imperiled or critically imperiled. I don’t oppose foraging within guidelines, I just think it’s important to spread as accurate information as possible while involving our natural resources!
Just choose Mushroom cave over bat cave.
Morel have 8% chance to spawn
another stardew enjoyer I see
I've been on two, three hour walks and only found one morel on each walk. 😢
If you found 1 there were many more in the area…
Lmao I get trash bags of morels and the frustration comes down to timing and habitat
Deadnettle, these things smell like dirt when you touch them, and that would never inspire me to want to eat/drink them. Maybe they change when cooked/dried, etc., but if not, it wouldn't be a taste I. would look for.
The purple dead nettle... yeah, raw it stinks to me, but i took his advice to fully dry the leaves before making tea and it did not have a taste like that smell, nor a grassy taste like it smells drying. I actually just made the tea for the first time tonight and it was pretty good. I added honey. And then i added a couple sprinkles of chinese five spice (anise, cinnamon, clove, fennel, pepper) and it was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
@@xmobile. That's good to know, otherwise, if it tasted like it smelled, it would be a no go for me!
Do you think they are in wisconsin yet?
I would guess at the very earliest stage there right now.
@@FeralForaging thank you!
You hear anything about colorado having them? I can't find anything online about it
Of course, I've found them in CO before with @OrionAon
I have a bunch in my yard right now! Are they hallucinogenic?
No. 😅
Just delicious 😂
Most new morel hunters just cheat and follow professionals like me to locations....This is great because it keeps the hungry creatures away from myself and my family. 😂😂
For real. No one has morals anymore. Smh 😒
(No idea how im on the mushroom side of CZcams but i did wanna do a dad joke)
😂
Yes I like mushrooms and yes I like his killer eyes.
Do you like killer mushrooms...like uncooked morels
None of your vids start w a disclaimer that says...MORELS ARE DEADLY IF NOT COOKED CORRECTLY...DONT EAT RAW...JEEZ
Woahhh! Slow your roll there partner. He’s not the morel CEO. We mushroom hunters know what we are looking for and the responsibility that comes with it. There’s an old saying that I follow throughout my life; “When in doubt, don’t.” You can’t rely on a channel for your safety. His information is helpful but it’s not like he’s offering a class with a contract. Just do your research.
Raw has the best flavor?? Dah.
I needed this today. I’ve been searching since early April and haven’t found but a few tiny greys. Today I went out in the pouring down rain and tried several new areas, but nothing…🥹