Illinois Morel Season 2015

Discussion in 'Illinois' started by mr_ morels, Mar 24, 2015.

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  1. Mar 24, 2015 #1
    mr_ morels

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    Won't be long guys! I have normally just sat back watched what everyone has to say, but this year I decided to get involved. I usually pick quite a few so I hope to be posting several pictures to add to the mix this year. Feel free to use this post to report finds and discuss morel hunting. I'm happy to answer questions the best I an to anyone looking for answers on morels. Good luck everyone! No morels left behind!
     
    mr_ morels, Mar 24, 2015
    mr_ morels, Mar 24, 2015
  3. Mar 26, 2015 #2
    shroomhunt1

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    what part of illinois you from i am from central illinois
     
    shroomhunt1, Mar 26, 2015
    shroomhunt1, Mar 26, 2015

  5. Mar 27, 2015 #3
    mr_ morels

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    I'm in east central illinois, clark county. I hate this cold. I'm afraid it will be May before I pick a mushroom. Lol.
     
    mr_ morels, Mar 27, 2015
    mr_ morels, Mar 27, 2015
  6. Mar 28, 2015 #4
    bud

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    I'm in Macon County. The warmth should be here soon enough. Just hope it stays moist! For those who haven't seen Chris Matherly's website, they are finding them in the southern parts of the country...

    http://www.morelmushroomhunting.net/report/current/mmhc_report_page1.html
     
    bud, Mar 28, 2015
    bud, Mar 28, 2015
  7. Mar 28, 2015 #5
    tadnpoe

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    I am from Lawrenceville and my farm is in Clark Count Between West York and Union of the Melrose road. and it's way to early.I find them when I am up there Turkey hunting and we are still a few weeks from Turkey Season the Turkeys are not talking that great yet .I don't know about in Clark but here in Lawrence it frosted last night so my advice would be find you a good crappie lake or pond and go buy you some minnows and catch you some tasty slabs.
     
    tadnpoe, Mar 28, 2015
    tadnpoe, Mar 28, 2015
  8. Mar 28, 2015 #6
    miked4482

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    East central IL going to warm up next week not saying it will get things going but at least heading in the right direction.

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1542982219310131/
     
    miked4482, Mar 28, 2015
    miked4482, Mar 28, 2015
  9. Mar 28, 2015 #7
    mr_ morels

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    Tadnpoe, Im sure to are right a good while left to wait I expect late April before things are going good! I now about when your farm is, should be a good area to find some expecially if you have some creekbottomS. I've been trying to find a place by west union to hunt, they find them about a week before me. I hunt within 10 miles of marshall most of the time. also, I was just thinking I may try to catch some crappie tomorrow! Supposed to be up to 50.. lol. I hate this cold. Had to break the ice for the cow this morning!
     
    mr_ morels, Mar 28, 2015
    mr_ morels, Mar 28, 2015
  10. Mar 29, 2015 #8
    25lieb

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    NW IL here, I'll be waiting quite a while before i can get out up here. I am working in NE AR though so hopefully i can get out pretty soon down there.
     
    25lieb, Mar 29, 2015
    25lieb, Mar 29, 2015
  11. Mar 29, 2015 #9
    mr_ morels

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    Hey 25, in a week or two Arkansas should be getting going I would be out if I was you!
     
    mr_ morels, Mar 29, 2015
    mr_ morels, Mar 29, 2015
  12. Mar 29, 2015 #10
    25lieb

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    That's what I'm hoping. I'm home for a week till after easter but when i get back down there, i plan on trying to look.
     
    25lieb, Mar 29, 2015
    25lieb, Mar 29, 2015
  13. Mar 30, 2015 #11
    judgebutkus

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    31 found in s. illinois over the weekend.... game on!
     
    judgebutkus, Mar 30, 2015
    judgebutkus, Mar 30, 2015
  14. Mar 30, 2015 #12
    twig-n-berries

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    Pretty early find... Where at in so. Il?
     
    twig-n-berries, Mar 30, 2015
    twig-n-berries, Mar 30, 2015
  15. Mar 30, 2015 #13
    judgebutkus

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    Near Murphysboro
     
    judgebutkus, Mar 30, 2015
    judgebutkus, Mar 30, 2015
  16. Mar 30, 2015 #14
    twig-n-berries

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    No kidding I ain't far from there north bout hour and half figured I had atleast few weeks..
     
    twig-n-berries, Mar 30, 2015
    twig-n-berries, Mar 30, 2015
  17. Mar 30, 2015 #15
    shroomhunter73

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    I live in central Il. I'm going to take some ground temps on Wednesday to see how close we are. Rain is coming this week and might go out this weekend to take a peek but still a little early.
     
    shroomhunter73, Mar 30, 2015
    shroomhunter73, Mar 30, 2015
  18. Mar 30, 2015 #16
    twig-n-berries

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    I figure we got a week maybe 2 yet before I hit my spot for small greys.. and I thought 2 weeks from now is pushing it
     
    twig-n-berries, Mar 30, 2015
    twig-n-berries, Mar 30, 2015
  19. Mar 31, 2015 #17
    earthgal

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    My Dad used to go hunting them but has now decided to give it up this year, due to my step mother's health. This will be my first year alone. Wish me luck!! Any sincere tips for this single Mom? lol Thnx
    :p
     
    earthgal, Mar 31, 2015
    earthgal, Mar 31, 2015
  20. Apr 1, 2015 #18
    northcentral

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    They are up in Southern IL!!! Im so jealous but my friend from SIU Carbondale always gives me a heads up when he finds his first blacks. Found about 12 of them yesterday and had his pictures up on FB. Some still tiny but still a morel for 2015! Probably another 3-4 wks for central IL depending on the weather. GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE IN THE SOUTH!
     
    northcentral, Apr 1, 2015
    northcentral, Apr 1, 2015
  21. Apr 1, 2015 #19
    mr_ morels

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    Earthgal,
    Learn your trees! My tip for any morel hunter is to learn to identify dead and dying elm, live dead and dying cottonwood, and live ash. While other trees do associate with morels these are the ones I see the most often. All three trees are easy to identify with a little help. Lots of helpful youtube videos on tree id. I would say peak season isn't gonna be until late april this year in central illinois.
     
    mr_ morels, Apr 1, 2015
    mr_ morels, Apr 1, 2015
  22. Apr 1, 2015 #20
    peoriashroomer

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    should be a good year guys!
     
    peoriashroomer, Apr 1, 2015
    peoriashroomer, Apr 1, 2015
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