[kimber81]

Went out Tuesday a.m. in tazewell county and didnt find any.any suggestions? Been checking woods at state parks but you know how that goes! Not originally from this area

 

[jermanda]

Found these yesterday evening in morgan county right off the side of the road.

 

[jermanda]

Definitely starting to get some size to them finally.

 

[pearhead]

Picked about 4lbs over the weekend. All in Shelby Co. Things are looking VERY dry... have to go north a bit next weekend I'm sure.... Been a great season so far...

 

[harley69]

Found these yesterday near Jacksonville.

 

[gonners1979]

must be nice i have found about 20 or so tiny little greys about an inch tall or so its too dry here now its looking like its not going to be a very good year this year at least in my area

 

[jermanda]

What a day. Definitely getting dry need rain desperately. Found 20+ mushrooms either to dry, or to moldy definitely to far gone. But found several nice ones with some weight and also left several behind that were only an inch tall. Looked like they had recently just popped. Undergrowth is getting bad. The last pic my friend found yesterday in Springfield, definitely by far biggest morel I have seen personally this year. Great year so far up to 12.5 pounds so far.

 

[jermanda]

sorry didn't load last two pics

 

[matty1984]

I live in Lincoln and haven't found a one!! Went out 5/4 and 5/5 still nothing. Was thinking of going tomorrow even though its going to be 80+ outside. Anyone in my area found any? Is tomorrow gonna be too warm? I'm a bit north of everyone who is finding them on here I'm curious if that 30 -40 miles makes a difference? I'm sorta new to this so info is greatly appreciated thanks guys.
-Matt

 

[harley69]

Hi Matt we have not been doing it long either posted a pic of the ones we found by Jacksonville we have only found one in the Bloomington/Normal area.

 

[jessebshroomin]

They seem to be doing good on Creek beds this year, I'd try that type of woods at when people first start finding them

 

[jermanda]

creek beds and side of hills of creek beds with dying trees hedges sticker bushes. matt1984 you hunting private or public? I can help always down to hunt new territory.

 

[jessebshroomin]

Yea I hit greys for like the first two days on hillsides and havnt found sht since, it seems like every year I can rely on my creeks and they having let me down yet

 

[landolincoln]

Found my 3rd pound last night North of Peoria. All large greys except for 3 small yellows. I've been out 4 times and haven't found over a pound at a time yet. If we get the rain they are calling for this weekend should be killer.

 

[jermanda]

Hopes it rains like there saying Thursday and Friday. Hopefully that will extend things a little around here atleast for a few days. I will be out all weekend if so *crosses fingers*

 

[tickcollector]

I've seen several pictures of morels in plastic bags as well as with big dirt clumps on the bottom of the stems. Why would you do either? I don't pick in Illinois, but hate to see any pictures of these activities!! You're killing me...and you mushroom spots.

 

[shannon]

It's been a great year! Looking forward to the next week. Found around about 8 or 9lbs in just four days in Hancock county. Low lying sandy areas next to creeks. Hope with some rain can start finding them in the higher grounds. Good luck to everyone!

 

[shroomin fred]

Found some fresh yellows in Shelby County today, much to my surprise. I've been out of town all week and didn't really expect to find anything considering how hot and dry it's been. Hopefully rain tonight will bring one last flush.

 

[jermanda]

Found some today in springfield some were still fresh others drying out or completely dry.Found one growing right out of the creek bank soil was still moist there surprisingly. I have some spots that have not even produced like they normally do been very dry, there hillsides. All my spots along the creek banks have produced like normal but not the hillsides hoping this rain will make them pop there. Well its raining here now. Like you said fred one last good flush, my fingers are crossed.

 

[mycomomma]

I hope we get enough rain to prolong the season. I have been finding lots of dry mushrooms out there. I am not finding them in many of my usual spots yet. They were only in areas with the most moisture.I'm afraid that the last couple days have gotten the ground temps up so high that even with the rain it may be a short season. Any old timers out there have an opinion on this season?