Morels are typically found in early April in this state, south of here, and toward Canada in June. Morel hunters are generally a secretive lot, often as evasive as their quarry.

Most information shows “warm” for morel growth is nighttime temperatures in the 50s and daytime temperatures in the 70s. It’s not really the air temperatures that grow morels.

Morel mushrooms grow during a period with certain soil temperatures and ample moisture in the soil. The gradual warm-up this week should expand northward the conditions for morels to pop up out of ...

1. When to harvest morel mushrooms. May is the typical month associated with morel hunting in Michigan, but the actual fruiting period is from late April until mid-June, depending on the location ...

How to cook morel mushrooms. Morels are very perishable and last only about a week after harvest. It’s best to cook them as soon as you can. Dozens of recipes are available online, ...

Morel mushroom hunting just got a whole lot easier with a new interactive map from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Michigan has more than 2,500 native mushroom species, with the ...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released its 2025 morel mushroom map. Morel mushrooms are a sought-after delicacy, often found in areas burned by wildfires the previous year.