black morel ~
all I can find are pine cones
among ash trees
indices do reveal
mushrooms may grow here
~ morel season
white morel ~
did that indigenous forager
got luckier than me
morgentau © dawndew
Every experienced hunter has their own methods for finding morels, which tend to be camouflaged within their surroundings. Once you find your first, the sport becomes addicting. Start by looking in lush forests full of rich soil that grows plentiful ash, aspen, and oak trees, where they’re found most often. South facing slopes, riverbeds, and areas with dead or dying elm and fruit trees are also hot spots.
It should be noted though, that even when the stars have aligned and you think you’ve found the perfect spot, anything can happen. Sadly that prime spot you found might not produce a single morel mushroom. It could also become a gold mine. If you don’t find any the first time around, check the spot again as they’ve been known to sprout overnight. The biggest trick to this hunt is patience.
Even if you return empty handed, remember one of the best parts is simply to get out and enjoy nature. Observation is the key to get to know the unfolding season of nature. Morels like loamy ground. Loamy soil is what you might find in creek bottoms. It’s well-drained, moist but not wet, has a good mix of clay, sand, decaying matter, calcium and/or lime. We found them growing near wild leek and under pine trees.
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