Paul Trybul Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I checked out 1 of my spots in Ogle County and I found nothing. It still may be too early in Northen IL for heavily wooded areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I checked out 1 of my spots in Ogle County and I found nothing. It still may be too early in Northen IL for heavily wooded areas. Fresh Morels popped up in Macon County Wednesday. Never did find any greys this year. But thats okay yellows are bigger. After the rain last night I will need my chest waders to hunt today. I found a log full of these big rascals, Im trying to find out if they are edible. Anybody know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'd stick with the morels, much safer and I can't image you would find a wild mushroom that tastes better. At least someone is finding them. Mushroom hunting has been very humbling for me. I figure if I stick with it and pay my dues exploring, that it will become rewarding for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjordan Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'd stick with the morels, much safer and I can't image you would find a wild mushroom that tastes better. At least someone is finding them. Mushroom hunting has been very humbling for me. I figure if I stick with it and pay my dues exploring, that it will become rewarding for me. I try to think of mushroom hunting as good exercise and a chance to get some good photos. Then Im not as bummed out when I dont find any. Like today! Heres some misc. fungi I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I try to think of mushroom hunting as good exercise and a chance to get some good photos. Then Im not as bummed out when I dont find any. Like today! Heres some misc. fungi I saw. Those almost make me not want to look for morels...ugh. But I've got three granddaughter's to entertain this weekend, and mushroom hunting might do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Saturday the granddaughter's walked down to the Mackinaw to look for mushrooms along the river, found nothing but very high water. Then this evening my wife was riding the mower around our property and found a morel! Right in the front yard. Gave it to our new neighbor who is from Louisiana and professed no knowledge of morels. Next time we won't wander from the yard to look for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Saturday the granddaughter's walked down to the Mackinaw to look for mushrooms along the river, found nothing but very high water. Then this evening my wife was riding the mower around our property and found a morel! Right in the front yard. Gave it to our new neighbor who is from Louisiana and professed no knowledge of morels. Next time we won't wander from the yard to look for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 I finally found some today in Ogle county. A little over a dozen. Mostly little greys about 2"-4" tall in heavily wooded areas. It seems kind of late that they are just starting up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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