Morel Mushroom Hunting - Janesville WI

Its that time of year again in Wisconsin. That's right, its morel mushroom season. We are fortunate to be in the Great Lakes region where they are prevalent. Even though they can be found all over the U.S., Wisconsin is a prime spot to find this delectable shroom. The season lasts from early April through most of June. Yellow morels seem to love growing around dead American Elms, but can be found almost anywhere. They can grow for about 2 weeks, but usually don't last that long because animals know about morels too.

When you find a morel simply break it at the stem as close to the ground as you can. Use a mesh type bag to hold them. Many hunters believe you can spread the spores and repopulate the area with more morels. Rinse the morels under running water, cut them lengthwise and then rinse them again. Store them in a bowl and cover it with a cloth. They will last 3-4 days. If you don't intend to eat them right away it is best to freeze them. My favorite way to cook them is to fry in butter and a little salt. They are good as a side dish, but are just as good alone. Be careful not to eat too many in one sitting. After all they are a weak poison and will give you an upset stomach.

It is important to go with an experienced hunter who knows how to identify morels. There is a kind of "false morel" which is poisonous. Be sure to know the difference before eating anything. Its a good idea not to eat any while out in the field.

I hope these tips help and I wish you all successful morel hunting. Please leave a comment or more advice. Good Luck!

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Morel Mushroom Hunting

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Michael Collins - Broker
Rock Realty
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