[Mushroom Geologist]

Found a few more today in my early spot. Should be on fire in a week or two here in East Texas.

 

[LindaleTexas]

I guess one is better than none. There should be more very soon!

 

[GVTX]

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I guess one is better than none. There should be more very soon!

Which trees are you finding them under around Lindale (I’m assuming)? I see a few varieties of oak leaves in the picture. Im in Garden Valley with a similar leaf litter. Sandy soil here though. I’ve only found morels in hill country right next to spring fed creeks under elm and mountain cedar.

 

[LindaleTexas]

Which trees are you finding them under around Lindale (I’m assuming)? I see a few varieties of oak leaves in the picture. Im in Garden Valley with a similar leaf litter. Sandy soil here though. I’ve only found morels in hill country right next to spring fed creeks under elm and mountain cedar.

That spot is a big oak, but I’m not sure the exact species. I mostly find them around elm trees, but also find some around large oak trees. I also check any dead tree.

 

[Jackmo11]

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I guess one is better than none. There should be more very soon!

Nice find! It gives me hope. Are you anywhere near the cowboy church at 69 and Hoard Rd (1804)?

 

[Mushroom Geologist]

Today's finds. We haven't had any rain in several days, but these popped up a day or two ago. Mostly along creek beds. Weather getting way to warm but we have rain in the forecast here in east Texas Wednesday. The motherlode is about to happen.

 

[Ferris]

Yes…in a good year picking in central Texas can be great. In a bad year, experienced pickers get little or none. No idea what this year holds, but it’s time to get out there. Check out the ‘22 TX thread or maybe even earlier. You’ll be looking for cedars/junipers in limestone soil, which is different from many areas.

Still searching

hard, haven't found any mushrooms yet but found a deer shed.

 

[Ferris]

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Today's finds. We haven't had any rain in several days, but these popped up a day or two ago. Mostly along creek beds. Weather getting way to warm but we have rain in the forecast here in east Texas Wednesday. The motherlode is about to happen.

Very nice! Keep on trucking bro! Get it while the getting is good.

 

[Mushroom Geologist]

Found about 30 yesterday. They are desperate to pop up. Ground was obviously still moist enough. Had no rain for at least a week till last night and we got a massive downpour. As Barry White said LETS GET IT ON!!!!! Morel picking time...obviously he wasn't referencing morel season....

 

[Mushroom Geologist]

I should have posted a picture of my finds today but I'm too lazy. Found close to 50 morels today. The rain has them coming up in most of my spots. Spotty but its about to turn up as we have 70's in the forecast the rest of the week. Found some medium to slightly large sizes. Greys and golden morels,

 

[Jackmo11]

I should have posted a picture of my finds today but I'm too lazy. Found close to 50 morels today. The rain has them coming up in most of my spots. Spotty but its about to turn up as we have 70's in the forecast the rest of the week. Found some medium to slightly large sizes. Greys and golden morels,

Congrats!!!

Will you remind us all what area you're foraging in? I'm thinking of hitting up my spots up in the Sherman area tomorrow and it'd be good to know if it's worth the 60+ minute trip.

 

[Mushroom Geologist]

Im in the Tyler Texas area. Sherman should be happening now if not soon.

 

[TLM]

Found one yesterday and 4 today in the Quinlan area.

 

[Ferris]

Im in the Tyler Texas area. Sherman should be happening now if not soon.

Doh!!! I was gonna move to Tyler. Dang it! Hahahaha

 

[tonsoffungus]

Found about 10 nice fresh ones in north hill country. Hoping for a good pop this week.

 

[Ferris]

I've been searching all over belton and temple, haven't seen any. Awesome find!! Congrats.

 

[r0ck3m333]

Look at the photo evidence our friend here gave us, in Texas it seems to be conifers. I have found lots of conifer related morels. They seem to be less consistent than the hardwoods.

 

[tonsoffungus]

Look at the photo evidence our friend here gave us, in Texas it seems to be conifers. I have found lots of conifer related morels. They seem to be less consistent than the hardwoods.

Yes. In the part of N central TX where I hunt, you are looking for limestone soil and junipers/cedars, tho some live oak and elm in there too. Years are very hit or miss...at least for me. I think I'll find out a lot about this year tomorrow afternoon.

TX along the red river seems to have more typical tree relationships... elm/ash/sycamore/cottonwood. Plenty of E TX knowledge on here too. Used to pick burn and clear cut morels in OR, which surely seemed conifer related. Very reliable though not year after year. Good luck!

 

[r0ck3m333]

I have good luck around stands of conifers that are near a dead or dying hardwood.

 

[Mushroom Geologist]

Here in East Texas morels hate the pines. Just look near cedar/junipers in bottoms. Also look around elms and older oaks.