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Dead/ dying elms, ash trees, slopes/ ravines and deer trails with good drainage are all places I normally look. If you find a good elm with the bark sloughing off, stop and get down low. Take your time looking and more often than not, you'll find some. Patience is a must. You'll miss many mushrooms if you don't walk slowly (unless they're the big yellows). Good luck.Northeastern Illinois New Hunter
I haven't hunted morels since I was a kid, and have the foggiest clue what to look for. Any pointers?
Greatly appreciated in advance!
Just looked at a map, there is a lot of area between 94 and 294. Any particular city?Immorel,
I just moved back to Central IL and was actually able to find really nice morels the past 3 years up there between 94 and 294. Any of those woods will have them.
I don't hunt north of 80 but the only place I've been, relatively close to you, would be the Des Plaines Reserve off of Blodgett Rd. Take 55 south, past 80, over the bridge and it'll be on the west side of 55. Lots of ground and plenty of shrooms for everyone. Up to you if you feel like taking a drive.Thank you all for the priceless information. I can't wait to get out there are start hunting. I will post any results here.
Thank you very much! I will check that out. Probably this weekend. And of course, share my results.I don't hunt north of 80 but the only place I've been, relatively close to you, would be the Des Plaines Reserve off of Blodgett Rd. Take 55 south, past 80, over the bridge and it'll be on the west side of 55. Lots of ground and plenty of shrooms for everyone. Up to you if you feel like taking a drive.
good to know. I will try not to find your "spot". LoLImmorel,
I have had more success near Des Plaines but I know any of those woods will have them. For beginners, try to find woods that have primarily elm trees that are dying. My "spot" is right off 94 and has produced 40+ nice size yellows the past 3 years. It isnt very big either. The great thing is that no one really goes of the trail there either. I literally found them within 2 feet of the trail, clear as day to everyone who walked by if they knew what to look for
Good point about state regs Goshawk75.Goshawk75, are the any places that it's not illegal, such as near rivers (state waterways)?