[tundraking]

I was out morel hunting last night up near Elk River, MN and came across my first Chicken of the Woods! This is the earliest I've found one of these. Its a young one, but probably the freshest I've ever found.
I was going to leave it grow and harvest it later, but I found it on an island that won't be accessible for long once the water level drops. Maybe I can make it back with my kayak this summer, who knows...
Anyway, lets hear from you guys out there, whats the earliest you've found a summertime edible?
Also, post about your success this summer. Good hunting everyone!

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/mrettmann/9EB1A13C-27CA-4D70-80CD-A4F82386DC85.jpg

 

[mushroom_mentor]

That looks like a pretty nice chicken! Last year I found a chicken during the middle of morel season, probably May 15th or so. They come out in the spring and you can find them during morel season, there aren't a lot until June and July though. Check out our video of some of our first chickens and oysters! Also, if you know of any other mushrooms that are out now, let me know.

[video]https://youtu.be/6LMZG-qOVq0[/video]

 

[Old Elm]

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[Old Elm]

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[kylefresh]

this is what 80lbs+ of prime chicken looks like. there is a good amount below frame and around the backside of the tree as well. found 30 more choice pounds today. what a spring!

 

[Old Elm]

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[shaneshroom]

Having an amazing spring. this fresh chick ended up being 80lbs. Lots of oysters including this monster. Chantarelles just around the corner!

 

[shaneshroom]

Having an amazing spring. this fresh chick ended up being 80lbs. Lots of oysters including this monster. Chantarelles just around the corner!

 

[shaneshroom]

 

[shaneshroom]

 

[Old Elm]

" Bucky " check this out, for sure works!!

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[Old Elm]

If you're into noodleing trout...

 

[shroomtrooper]

That is by far the biggest oyster I have ever seen shaneshroom

 

[Old Elm]

Cherries are getting ripe early, come on CHANTS, ect...

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[ilikeshrooms]

Hey all! First time poster here. I was curious to the earliest you have seen Chants? I have some experience harvesting them but am not to clear what conditions are needed to start the season as i usually picker later in july/aug. Thanks!

 

[Old Elm]

- ILikeShrooms -, You're right on about July/August best time for us too. All this rain is sure gonna help though.

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[lebisme]

wow great photo

 

[Old Elm]

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[lemditz]

wow nice!

 

[kylefresh]

they are out there...