I'm a new Texan looking forward to my first Texas morel season.
I am in Dallas, but will likely be picking in East Texas near Tyler and in the Hill Country between Dallas and Austin.
Scouting potential picking spots and keeping an eye on soil temps, which are getting there:
http://dtn.txfb.org/index.cfm?show=1&mapID=20&showMenu=0
Anyone have early finds yet?
A few other questions for the group, as info on Texas morels seems pretty scarce.
1. Do you get verpas and gyros here as early season indicators of good habitat?
2. For East Texas, I understand that elms and cottonwoods (dead and dying best) are common host species and that may-apple and Trillium are good indicators of timing. Anything else I should know?
3. For the Hill Country, I understand I am looking for junipers and limestone. Other tips?
Happy Hunting!