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Oceanside Morels!  Huge bounty half a mile from the beach in a bed of pine woodchips behind my office in the shade. Thinking spores were in the wood chips from somewhere up north?
Oceanside California, United States of America

30633 Danielsville, GA 2/20/2020a
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Madison County Georgia - It has been rainy and cold almost borderline conditions but they are popping!  Post from today Feb 20 with an attached photo of our finds. The first report was from February 13 2020. It is really early for us to have them in Georgia but they are here! I appreciate you getting in touch with me and I look forward to future posts! Thanks for creating this awesome site!
Danielsville Georgia, United States of America

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La Grange Georgia, United States of America

Very early spring temps, getting colder again this week. Likely won't see more until next week but these are the first, I actually found to first two on 2/23/2020. They had been burnt by the previous nights freeze.
Griffin Georgia, United States of America

Jasper Co GA 1st Morel 2020
Monticello Georgia, United States of America

Heavy drenching rain last week. Rare siting for our area. Found in leaf litter at edge of trees forest.
Mineola Texas, United States of America

Valley floor Yamhill County. First time I've spotted them.
McMinnville Oregon, United States of America

Found in the garden bed in my back yard as I was cleaning.
Albany Oregon, United States of America

Morchella importuna found today near Scio, OR. What an early season it has been.
Scio Oregon, United States of America

98239 Whidbey Island, WA 2/10/2020
Found a morel freshly laid wood chips.
Whidbey Island Washington, United States of America

76009 Johnson County, TX 3/5/2020
Johnson County, TX
Sunny, temp 72 degrees, 1 day after 2 inches of rain. Dirt temp 58 degrees
Keene Texas, United States of America

Landscape morel
Eugene Oregon, United States of America

Found in flower bed.
Auburn Washington, United States of America

Found just a small handful of grays.
Lafayette Alabama, United States of America

morels found. Spalding County Georgia
Orchard Hill Georgia, United States of America

front rock garden morels - about 1000ft
Merlin Oregon, United States of America

98257 Fidelgo Island, WA 3/8/2020
Oak Harbor Washington, United States of America

35960 Centre, AL
Wife and I found a few little greys north of the airport.  not much but we have the fever
Centre Alabama, United States of America

Backyard surprise! Found under the Asian pear while mowing the lawn for the first time this year.
Portland Oregon, United States of America

Kingwood Texas, United States of America

First one for Indiana.  Wet warm around 60 degrees.
Saint Meinrad Indiana, United States of America

37385 Tellico Plains, TN 3/20/2020
warm
Tellico Plains Tennessee, United States of America

First one of the season!
Cassville Missouri, United States of America

Morel find...East facing slope
Marion Illinois, United States of America

mid Tennessee morels - showers for most of the night and morning. temp around 55 deg. Found around many poplar and sweet gum trees.
Waverly Tennessee, United States of America

Lil but there up.  Just showered and very warm for here this time of the year.  2 weeks ahead of schedule.
Saltville Virginia, United States of America

first of year - Carroll County
Carrollton Missouri, United States of America

weather continues to look promising.  I will send pics next time.  Happy hunting!
Tallulah Falls Georgia, United States of America

First of the year morel. Butler county / ALABAMA
Random single one on A old railroad track
Greenville Alabama, United States of America

Missouri Black Morel - Warmer days lately, rain overnight, open canopy above ash trees, southwest facing hill.
Lebanon Missouri, United States of America

Morels! Privet starting to leaf, but not the trees nearby.
Palmetto Georgia, United States of America

Early greys. March 12 , 2020 Glad to break the ice with these early greys. They were found amongst live and dead elms on a south facing slope at the head of a wet weather spring. It’s a little early for here in middle Tennessee but the spring seems promising.
Lewisburg Tennessee, United States of America

72554 Mammoth Spring, AR 3/12/2020
First of the season!  Has been warm the past two days with today hitting 80F. Has also been wet.
Found two which were under an inch tall. Won't be long now.
Mammoth Spring Arkansas, United States of America

72417 Brookland, AR
Craighead County is on the map!  Lil' greys but they are here. Yeah!
Brookland Arkansas, United States of America

My brother found this in our indicator patch, we will recon the other locations this weekend if the weather permits.
Erin Tennessee, United States of America

Brownsboro Texas, United States of America

62817 Broughton Hamilton County, IL 3/13/2020
found 3/13/20 in Hamilton County Illinois, 62817.  time and date in photo...happy hunting!!!
Broughton Illinois, United States of America

Gray Morel 3/13/20.  Logging unit, approx 700-800 ft.
Cottage Grove Oregon, United States of America

Found several March 13th. Temperature has risen to above 70 degrees one day, but for the most part has been in the mid to low 60s. The night time temperature has been in the 50s and occasionally drops to the 40s.
Charlotte North Carolina, United States of America

First one I’ve found and he is tiny. Another week or so and there should be more. Found 3/13/2020.
Cunningham Tennessee, United States of America

37825 New Tazewell, TN
Tazewell Tennessee, United States of America

morel sighting - March 14, 2020  Cloudy, damp
Blum Texas, United States of America

After 3" rain in ground up mulch in full sun in electrical right of way.
Marlow Oklahoma, United States of America

Little early for our area verses previous years. Soil temp is 56 to 57 in afternoons. Forecast latter in week is 50s for low 70s for highs with rain. It's time! Found the ones pictured 3/14/20.
Charlotte Tennessee, United States of America

3-14-20 morels. First pick!  12 in the picture, bur found 14 total.
Glenwood Arkansas, United States of America

first morels of the season! south west Tennessee Hardeman County
Bolivar Tennessee, United States of America

Payne County - little early and just need some sun.
Stillwater Oklahoma, United States of America

30094 Conyers - Rockdale County GA 3/15/2020
Conyers Georgia, United States of America

Cowan Tennessee, United States of America

Only one but ready for more.  Rainy then cloudy and bam
Bennington Oklahoma, United States of America

30655 Monroe, GA
First time hunting in Georgia! Found a few on this humid day!
Monroe Georgia, United States of America

Found a few early this year.
Whitwell Tennessee, United States of America

I picked maybe 20 all together in the past week we are really 3 weeks from normal but 2 weeks earlier than last year it's wet and warm here for this time of year.
Saltville Virginia, United States of America

Sulphur Oklahoma, United States of America

Found about 5 pounds of yellows
(Follow up message) Yeah, this has been the best season down here since 2016!
Temple Texas, United States of America

3/17/2020 Garland County Arkansas starting.
Mountain Pine Arkansas, United States of America

1st morels
Woodstock Georgia, United States of America

20616, Bryans Road, MD
Found 5 black morels next to my driveway today. Three weeks earlier than usual.
Bryans Road Maryland, United States of America

landscape morel - First seen March 12 2020
Pasadena California, United States of America

Morels sighted.
Denison Texas, United States of America

Morels only Wake County! Sandy slope, dead cedars, living cedars, juvenile elms.
Raleigh North Carolina, United States of America

First of the season. South facing slope.
Halls Tennessee, United States of America

Mississippi is on the map!
Nesbit Mississippi, United States of America

Kentucky Morel - Found the first morel in Kentucky bnb it looks like as far as the sighting map goes. Only 1 found underneath a scarlet bark hickory tree. Next to an old spring running out of the mountain.
Hazard Kentucky, United States of America

Louisville, Mississippi. Sandy creek bottom under a large tulip poplar.
Louisville Mississippi, United States of America

Little grey 3-18-00
Union City Tennessee, United States of America

27609 Raleigh - Wake County, NC
Morels in Wake County!  Elms, cedar, dead/dying cedar, sandy with plush green just starting to pop.
Raleigh North Carolina, United States of America

35772 Stevenson Jackson County, AL 3/18/2020
Jackson County, Alabama
Stevenson Alabama, United States of America

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Tahlequah Oklahoma, United States of America

72704 Fayetteville AR 3/18/2020
Fayetteville Arkansas, United States of America

Chapel Hill North Carolina, United States of America

It’s a warm and humid morning.
Clinton Mississippi, United States of America

It has been very rainy here. Cool to cold nights, although we’ve had a few 70+ degree and sunny afternoons over the past 2-3 weeks.
Mooresville North Carolina, United States of America

Telford Tennessee, United States of America

Over 100 Morels Found so far! Early start. Should keep popping. South facing slopes, tops of steep ridges. Where water drains down to bottom. Sweet Gum Drop, Baby Elm, Privet. Found over 100 and the morels still working it's way to last year's mother lode. Mostly Greys and Half Frees. Means more to come.
Elkmont Alabama, United States of America

75 today been fairly warm still a little cool. These were small and already broken off. Found in hardwood mulch beside gravel driveway, beneath 2 Bradford pear trees and a massive old tulip poplar.
Churchville Virginia, United States of America

Iron Station North Carolina, United States of America

Found March 11th under a dying Elm Tree.
Clayton North Carolina, United States of America

After a few good days of rain. Found on 2/19/2020
Sacramento California, United States of America

Great hunt today!  Madison county. One of the warmest days we've seen yet here in Madison county (80 deg). They are blowing up and today we found a mess! The family is going to eat good tonite!
Danielsville Georgia, United States of America

grey morels - rainy and warm
Cookeville Tennessee, United States of America

Only one I found today where there is usually 50. It was 70° all last night. And they supposedly pop up at night. So I thought I would go check it's going to get back down to freezing tonight. So that will preserve any that are up hopefully. Southern Indiana
Duncan Indiana, United States of America

Smithfield Pennsylvania, United States of America

2 small blacks. 2-2.5 weeks early
Clifton Forge Virginia, United States of America

First Morels of 2020
Bedford Kentucky, United States of America

Early finds...This is the earliest I’ve ever found Morels in western KY.
Murray Kentucky, United States of America

Guthrie Oklahoma, United States of America

Floyd County In Find.   3/20/2020 Earliest I have ever found but saw a post on here from IN on 3/9 so went out looking
New Albany Indiana, United States of America

Its been unusually warm for a few weeks, with tons of rain. Found 8 early ones in a patch on top of a ridge within 10 feet of each other.
Irvine Kentucky, United States of America

Hindsville Arkansas, United States of America

Canvas West Virginia, United States of America

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Lenoir City Tennessee, United States of America

Huge amount of rain this week. Trees seemed to bud overnight, the purple flowering tree are bloomed.
Sherman Texas, United States of America

Weaverville North Carolina, United States of America

First 2020 sighting.  First of the year, perfect weather next week.
Brazil Indiana, United States of America

first morel here in Wears Valley
Sevierville Tennessee, United States of America

Here`s a pic I took this evening. Went right before dark to check a spot. Blacks, greys, and half frees were starting to come up on the hill tops. Temps dropped back down to high in low 50's though. Got 16 out of a 20' circle. Wish I would have went a little earlier in the day.  3 lined up in the pic. Black grey black.
Union City Tennessee, United States of America

Chesnee in the house!   Soil mid to upper 50s, southeastern slope. 189 total.
Chesnee South Carolina, United States of America

Another morel found in Chapel Hill!  Found by a dead tree, and no others to be seen yet! I looked for several hours and only found this one.
Chapel Hill North Carolina, United States of America

First find of the season.  Warmer after a series of rainy days. Looked everywhere on south side slope, finally found them under pine trees in backyard.
Morristown Tennessee, United States of America

More from Mississippi!   Very strange year ,so wet and I think it has actually slowed them here. Lot of fresh one coming up spreading deeper into the woods.I am thinking the moisture kept the soil to cold,evaporative heat loss.I didnt post on last hunt, my bad.! pic is 2 days ago the other is today.
Nesbit Mississippi, United States of America

Hopkinsville Kentucky, United States of America

found three whites small.  It has rained every day for 3 weeks. these were early. they arent out good yet.
Finley Tennessee, United States of America

Seminole county ok 3/21 in my cow pasture my wife found them.now were going hunting them this morning 3/22.
Seminole Oklahoma, United States of America

2020 early mushrooms -  We found 6 on the 15th and 9 more yesterday. March 15th may be the earliest ever for my 50 plus years of hunting them.
Elizabeth Indiana, United States of America

75090 Grayson County, TX 3/22/2020
2 yellow 1 gray - Found 3, conditions look excellent, hoping more will pop up this week.
Sherman Texas, United States of America

Earliest I’ve ever found them. Usually 2-3 weeks later. Found 4.
Clinchco Virginia, United States of America

Found 7 - Found on 3/22/2020
Byhalia Mississippi, United States of America

47610 Warrick County, IN 3/22/2020
46°, Cloudy. Just starting to pop!
Boonville Indiana, United States of America

Found a handful today 5 grey an two yellow. Hardwood bottomland elms, tulip poplar, box elder, predominant tree species.
Huntersville North Carolina, United States of America

I found 11 small shroomies on the hike up mountainside. Kodak TN area.
Kodak Tennessee, United States of America

Morels around Buffalo Gap TX - Been damp and rainy. I have a hill side they grow on facing southwest. Hogs have gone through it recently. I would guess they would like morels. Still about 20 or more I found on a hike.
Tuscola Texas, United States of America

Found 30 black morels 3/22/20 - Sunny, high 40s to low 50s today. We did hit 70 something degrees this past week. Found most by fallen trees.
Spencer West Virginia, United States of America

Smithville Tennessee, United States of America

Warmer, rainy days
Fincastle Tennessee, United States of America

Cincinnati Ohio, United States of America

Alabaster Alabama, United States of America

Morels East Tennessee Knoxville area 475 total!  3 hr hunt 2 people. Perfect conditions this spring 475 and left lots in the ground.
Knoxville Tennessee, United States of America

Found 9 in total.
Calhoun South Carolina, United States of America

Found in a creek bed on a fence line.
Halls Tennessee, United States of America

Found 3 little Blacks - In mostly poplars… right by an elm tree i believe. Should be getting good here soon!!
Radford Virginia, United States of America

Temps mid-upper 60s, frequent rains.
Walland Tennessee, United States of America

Landscape morels - Rainy weekend and these popped up in my mulch.
Spring Texas, United States of America

41 degrees little black ones 15 total

Cold and Rainy. Found growing in the edging of my gravel driveway. First one I have ever seen.
White Stone Virginia, United States of America

Cool weekend , pear trees blooming , red buds , azealias , all blooming, had rain over the weekend, temps were low 40’s over the weekend, was only in the timber 30 min.
Branson Missouri, United States of America

Union City Tennessee, United States of America

First morels of season found (5)
Cross Plains Tennessee, United States of America

Black morel sighting  March 22
Louisville Kentucky, United States of America

1st ones 2020
Saltville Virginia, United States of America

Found about 6 morels, but a little past their prime
Dallas Texas, United States of America

Morel in my yard.   Found it on 3/21/2020 in rocky soil next to my home. It was upper 60s-low 70s
Bethesda Maryland, United States of America

I found lots of these here mushrooms about 20 miles East of Chula Vista and about 5 miles North of the Mexican border while scouting for Turkey hunting. We've had lots of rain this year and the temps are real pleasant…, I've never looked for Morels before, and didn't realize what I was walking over until I returned home and did some research. There were lots of 'em where I found them and when I return in a couple of days I'm planning on retrieving as many as I can. I'll get some pix as well.
Chula Vista California, United States of America

First morel of the year!  High on ridge under old Hickory tree.  Near fallen dead branch.
Core West Virginia, United States of America

Found 15 brownish black morels on March 21st anywhere from 1/2 inch to 4 in tall!
Alkol West Virginia, United States of America

Rainy 63 degrees
McMinnville Tennessee, United States of America

Got into em again!  Another great day for hunting with cool temps and more rain. 55 deg, about to warm up again later this week so we shall see what else is to come. Finding morels in all stages at this point. Good luck fellow hunters! 03/24/20
Danielsville Georgia, United States of America

Rogers Arkansas, United States of America

2nd day 41 of deliciousness.  In the 50's and found on high ground.

187 yesterday 3-23-20 same location.
Knoxville Tennessee, United States of America

Morel Sighting
Harrisburg Arkansas, United States of America

25276 Spencer - Roane County, WV 3/25/2020
24 black morels -  Cool, overcast with breaks of sun, first finds, top of the ridge, poplar stand
Spencer West Virginia, United States of America

First morels of the season.
Sevierville Tennessee, United States of America

2900’ elevation
Burnsville North Carolina, United States of America

First finds of the year, found in between bunches of pine trees.
Arkansas City Kansas, United States of America

Morel in Russellville -  Found in Pope county by the lake -  Cloudy and cool - First one I have ever found!
Russellville Arkansas, United States of America

Starting hunting Morals around March 20-2020 found 30 our first day.
Brodhead Kentucky, United States of America

Found afternoon 3-25-20. Ground warming up
Marshall Illinois, United States of America

Morel mushrooms Okc, OK
Edmond Oklahoma, United States of America

first of the year on mountain
(follow up) been looking for two weeks those are only ones found so far live on mountain usually later than valley. Finding in Whitwell,Cowen both sides of me. Ain’t giving up just came outta woods after 3 hours lookin! Good luck to all, hope I can find a steak to go with them with Covid 19 everywhere!
Sequatchie Tennessee, United States of America

Accoville West Virginia, United States of America

Another good haul.
Kodak Tennessee, United States of America

Morels in the Mountains!   Near Big Creek Rd,  March 25th  60 degrees  and sunny.  Edge of the Road.
Elizabethton Tennessee, United States of America

South facing slope that gets a good deal of sun.
Halls Tennessee, United States of America

March 25 found 5 total.
Dewy Rose Georgia, United States of America

Johns Creek Georgia, United States of America

first big batch of the season - Exclusively on one side of a permanent creek, with intermittent clusters for at least 1/4 mile. Under sweetgum, cedar, and sycamore, with a large cluster apparently under a black walnut.
Abbeville Mississippi, United States of America

Morels in the mountains - It was fairly chilly and way on top of the mountain. Found two black morels and searched through the next day but that was all I found.
Slade Kentucky, United States of America

First morels of 2020 Hamilton county Ohio!
Cincinnati Ohio, United States of America

A vein of them running just above a creek bed after pretty heavy flooding.
Woodstock Georgia, United States of America

Finally some good sized ones.

Patch of four morels found along a walking path
Fairfax Virginia, United States of America

Day after rain, 50 degrees, Mostly yellows.
Williamsburg Virginia, United States of America

Mother load - Found on Both south and north facing slopes
Hickman Tennessee, United States of America

Morels are up!
Knoxville Tennessee, United States of America

Claremore Oklahoma, United States of America

Morel findings found a dozen large.
Franklin North Carolina, United States of America

Ramps and morels. The song of the Redwing Blackbird.   2300’. Plenty of rain.
Weaverville North Carolina, United States of America

Cobden Illinois, United States of America

Hello, I’m from Cannelton Indiana and I found my first morel on March 12. This is the earliest I’ve ever found one.
Cannelton Indiana, United States of America

Found on 3/26/20, edge of yard/woods. Temp. was 73°, sunny after a very wet winter.
Approximately 6” high, 4-5” in diameter.
Ocoee Tennessee, United States of America

Harlan Kentucky, United States of America

two tiny blacks.  3-26-2020
Dayton Ohio, United States of America

Sunny 78
Brentwood Tennessee, United States of America

I found 6 on side of driveway this morning.
Boissevain Virginia, United States of America

A nice dozen yellows -  An upturn in daily temps from high 50s to 70s and sunny, they seem to be popping. Found half a dozen of unimpressive size in the woods, but another half dozen 3-4" in the overgrown vacant lot next door.
Things seem to be moving about a week earlier than last year.
Columbia Tennessee, United States of America

found 7 black morels.  in woods in usual favorite spot under tulip poplars.
Silver Spring Maryland, United States of America

65705 Lawrence County, MO 3/27/2020
First one of the season -  3-27-20  Lawrence Co, Missouri
Marionville Missouri, United States of America

found a few more same area on mountain found first 3. Happy Hunting!  We can beat Covid19 but think of your neighbors that need supplies take only what you need so others can survive too.
Sequatchie Tennessee, United States of America

morels found
Salem Indiana, United States of America

Found way up in the mountains next to a dead Elm while hiking. About 3000 feet elevation. Another week or so and prime time will begin.
Asheville North Carolina, United States of America

Fayetteville Tennessee, United States of America

North facing slope

Obion Tennessee, United States of America

Lots of rain, warm days, south facing slope a few feet above a stream
Richmond Virginia, United States of America

38651 Nesbit, MS
The end is near...
Nesbit Mississippi, United States of America

Fergusonville Virginia, United States of America

Eagle Rock Virginia, United States of America

Bloomfield Indiana, United States of America

Early sighting
Morgantown West Virginia, United States of America

Franklin North Carolina, United States of America

There were 8 of them.
Ava Missouri, United States of America

Columbus Indiana, United States of America

28705 Bakersville NC 28705
americana and M. angusticeps, Western NC:  Found M. americana on 3/26 and M. angusticeps 3/27. Multiple of each at harvest location. Both within town limits of Bakersville, NC, approximately 2500' elevation. Weather has been unseasonably warm and continually wet… 3/22-3/24 cooled off a bit then when it warmed back up they popped.
Bakersville North Carolina, United States of America

God is good!
Weston West Virginia, United States of America

I found a morel mushroom on Wolf Creek in Ochiltree County, Texas on Thursday March 26th, 2020. This is the first one I’ve seen in the county.  . I thought this was very unusual since the nearest Morels I had seen were about 80 miles to northeast in Harper County, Oklahoma.
Perryton Texas, United States of America

Sunny 70's
Richlands Virginia, United States of America

Found morels
Mountain Home Arkansas, United States of America

2020 morel sighting!  South facing mossy slop on the edge of yard and woods. Very moist and mottled sunlight thru leafless trees. Low temps mid 50, high temp 80.
Clemmons North Carolina, United States of America

I found them in my yard today, it was in the upper 70’s and a mix of sun and clouds.
Manchester Tennessee, United States of America

Taney County, March 28 2020. Afternoon Find after rainy morning. Found 2 in pictures attached. Total found were 3.
Branson Missouri, United States of America

Vinton County Morels -  Early Spring Blacks
Londonderry Ohio, United States of America

Morels saved: DeKalb issues stay-at-home order to stop hunting… or coronavirus.
Atlanta Georgia, United States of America

Two small blacks today. First ones of the year. Near record heat today with temps. in the mid 80's. Forget the groundhog, the morels say it's spring.
Red House West Virginia, United States of America

Went out to same spot and today about 250. Been a good year so far.
Kodak Tennessee, United States of America

Huntersville North Carolina, United States of America

22936 Charlottesville, VA 3/29/2020
Found morels
Charlottesville Virginia, United States of America

First finds in Morgan County, MO. I am learning to do it on my own and you would be proud. It's not the same wirhout you. I miss my hunting partner. Found these 1 foot apart, all on a south facing creek bank. Saw the arrowhead first. Wow Papa !! In March!!
Gravois Mills Missouri, United States of America

Lonely morel -  Warm yesterday and today after a rainy week. Exciting first find. Sadly did not seem to have any friends…
Cumming Georgia, United States of America

1st one found in woods and the ones in my hand my 6 yr old found under an apple tree.

Sunny east bank , older timber, found a pound in 30 minutes, the hills are small mountains here, found at the top as well as 3/4 down the hill.
Branson Missouri, United States of America

Morels in my backyard -  Rain on March 24, temps mid 50’s – 60’s, morels found on 3/26,27, 28
Kernersville North Carolina, United States of America

Found two growing beside one another in East Tennessee, near the Georgia border. Hiwassee River near Reliance, TN , March 28, 2020
Reliance Tennessee, United States of America

First and only found in Miamsburg Oh 45342 on 3 29 2020.
Miamisburg Ohio, United States of America

I love spring!  They were all on the ground.
Iola Kansas, United States of America

Nancy Kentucky, United States of America

Toledo Washington, United States of America

North Pickens County, GA - Sunny, 78, 2 days after rain, on 3/27/2020, single morel about 3" including stem along underground streambank next to pin oak. The morel was damaged on one side and in poor condition. But, it looks positive for the coming month. Area is heavily covered in ferns with many fiddlebacks coming out. Stream intermittently surfaces then disappears.
Talking Rock Georgia, United States of America

A great day n the woods
Cobden Illinois, United States of America

Found two yellows - Found on south of dead ash near creek bank.
Lewisville North Carolina, United States of America

Morels in Rome, GA.  Creek bank under privet. Creek bank under privet growing out of moss patch.
Rome Georgia, United States of America

Morel on Trail - Sunny, 80 degrees
Hilham Tennessee, United States of America

KY sighting  (Followup comment - "Glad to be able to contribute again. It is definitely early for me this year. Seems like they all just popped up overnight after a really warm Saturday. We found a total of 41 yesterday. Ready to get out and check more spots now that the season is definitely on. Stay safe out there! "
Somerset Kentucky, United States of America

Cloudy and damp outside - I found them cleaning out my garden right by my house. I have spotted 5 in the flower bed. The house was built in 1979 and I have owned it just over a year. Can't believe my luck.
Stafford Virginia, United States of America

First time ever finding morels. Found on edge of a pasture. Went back afterwards with wife and we ended up having a friendly competition and found about 35 more.
McAlester Oklahoma, United States of America

Day after a heavy rain. Found 7.
Lebanon Tennessee, United States of America

First TN Mushrooms for us!
Nashville Tennessee, United States of America

3/27 Nemo Texas , under junipers in heavy shade. Very warm day. Upper 80’s, it had rained earlier In the week. Has been a very wet spring in north Texas.
Nemo Texas, United States of America

Three blondes found under a sycamore tree by the South River in the Waynesboro Greenway. The sky was clear, temperature about 80. Tasty.
Waynesboro Virginia, United States of America

Unseasonably warm after wet, warm winter. Around sweet gum, oak, and pine.
Carrollton Georgia, United States of America

Spencer Co. KY  3/15/2020
Taylorsville Kentucky, United States of America

Found 4 tiny blondes under a black walnut tree to small to harvest.
Moneta Virginia, United States of America

Finding blacks, greys, and some yellows.

First find - Warm 75 degrees after a full few days of rain
Normalville Pennsylvania, United States of America

First sighting of 2020 was on March 28. I'd been checking every day for the past week. On March 28 I found 9 smaller than usual morels along our drive way, 5 under pine trees and 4 under a spruce tree. On March 29 I found 5 black morels along the driveway under a walnut tree. March 30 I found two more yellow morels near, but not under the same spruce tree. It has been wet with temperatures in the upper 70F for several days. No morels yet have been seen in a mixed vegetation woods about 30 yards from our house.

48363 Oakland County, MI 3/30/2020
First one Oakland county Michigan
Pontiac Michigan, United States of America

Found these in Estell Manor NJ
Estell Manor New Jersey, United States of America

Northumberland County, Mt. Carmel, PA 17851 - Found in one of my early black spots on a sunny morning after 2 days of rain showers…happy hunting!!
Mount Carmel Pennsylvania, United States of America

Found 82 Blacks on 3/28/2020 in Adams County, Ohio - Found on South facing hill side.
Blue Creek Ohio, United States of America

First morel of the season!!   It’s been unseasonably warm over the weekend with several rain events recently.
Catawba Virginia, United States of America

First Morel in Boston, VA 30 Mar 2020  - found in our backyard burn pile. We often get 60-70 nice black morels in a 10-ft rock-lined circle where we burn paper and cardboard trash. Normally, the first morels appear in our woods here in the Blue Ridge on 15 April each year. Last two days have been 7-80 degrees, which is warm for March.
Boston Virginia, United States of America

Suffolk Virginia, United States of America

Hello, just wanted to submit this pretty blonde found a few moments ago.  County - Lancaster .
Weather conditions - High of 64° low of 41° today
Lancaster Pennsylvania, United States of America

First little morels -  67 degrees, 36 hours since last rain. Second week with temps above 50 degrees consistently.
St Louis Missouri, United States of America

Harvest 21 MAR 2020  Left many to seed next harvest. Temp 60's, rain and sun mix.
Madisonville Tennessee, United States of America

Found in creek bottom near sycamore trees.
Martinsville Virginia, United States of America

Morels in the backyard
Riverside California, United States of America

First sightings of the year
St. Peters Missouri, United States of America

Found most around elm and sycamore trees.
Sevierville Tennessee, United States of America

First signs
Rogersville Tennessee, United States of America

65 during the day and mid 40s at night.
Osage City Kansas, United States of America

Morels Owen County KY - Found 65 today on the side of the road while driving.
Owenton Kentucky, United States of America

Rose Hill Virginia, United States of America

found near a strip pit, in the dumps. found on the 29th of march
Columbus Kansas, United States of America

Four tiny morels  - Near tulip poplars on a slope about 100 meters from a large creek. Those are my 8 year old daughter's hands in the photo, so these were really tiny. I'm looking forward to when they get a little bit bigger!
Falls Church Virginia, United States of America

first of the season, about a month early.  COOL AND RAINY.
Lisle New York, United States of America

Lake Jacomo -  Under sugar maple in moss.
Blue Springs Missouri, United States of America

13 grays today. All found in the bottom of a hollow among poplar and sycamore.
Red House West Virginia, United States of America

Stiil east banks and toward the bottom of the mountain and still coming up at the top, rain all night , 62 degrees at 2 oclock today, i know where two are and i been checking them every two days to see if they have kids but just the two, and to see if a morel grows after its up , and they do , good luck all.

Extremely early to find morels this big in my area.  What a great season so far. Never found this many morels in March, especially this big!! In the 80’s this past weekend and 40 and raining today.
Shawsville Virginia, United States of America

Today, while outside (again, in Los Angeles), I spotted this guy next to my compost pile.
Los Angeles California, United States of America

Greenville Ohio, United States of America

Bedford Pennsylvania, United States of America

Popin in Lyon Co
Allen Kansas, United States of America

First one in this part of the state - Spring Bay wins again for this part of the state. LOL I cant even believe I found the little guy. My earliest find in 10 years.
Spring Bay Illinois, United States of America

Rain all night 3/30/2020 finally sun at about noon on the 31st. Warm weather and rain are perfect this year. Found 35 before I got 10 yds into the land. Found 52 total. In about an hour.
Sperry Oklahoma, United States of America

Morel sightings in Northwestern Harrah.
Harrah Oklahoma, United States of America

West Liberty Kentucky, United States of America

Yellow morels in SC March 26    Delicious.
Rock Hill South Carolina, United States of America

First find of my season! West Kentucky - Rained the last couple evenings. Warm temps started to drop back down into place.
Cadiz Kentucky, United States of America

Morel Sighting in my yard - Very wet conditions this spring lower temperatures with high humidity. We have about 50-60 springing up.
Troutman North Carolina, United States of America

62060 Edwardsville, IL 4/1/2020
Madison county Illinois this is my early spot I usually find them here April 12th.
Edwardsville Illinois, United States of America

Mark Twain National Forest - Only found these two, but season should be in full swing within the next couple of weeks. 04/01/20; low 39; High 70. Found one near stream and one on mountain top.
West Plains Missouri, United States of America

Sighting in SWVA - After a day of cold rain.
Damascus Virginia, United States of America

Collinsville Illinois, United States of America

First of the Season!  Tiny, just popped in last 2 days, found along creek bed south facing slope. I’m pumped!!!
Piasa Illinois, United States of America

Growing on SW slope of hills.
Willard Missouri, United States of America

Happy April Fools Day!  Some massive falsies
(Note from The Great Morel: pretty impressive false morel images submitted by Paul in IL, however, they been excluded and it is encouraged for those not familiar enough with the false morel - check out the false morel page here)
Edwardsville Illinois, United States of America

follow up note: hoping to head out again this afternoon. Its an early season for sure here in Lebanon pa..two week earlier than last year, and last year was a week early.
Cornwall Pennsylvania, United States of America

It just showered yesterday and it has been cool- quite a change from june-like temps a few days ago.
Alpharetta Georgia, United States of America

Croton Ohio, United States of America

5 small greys off the edge of a worked field.
Hutchinson Kansas, United States of America

24354 Marion Virginia 4/2/2020
A lot of rain and warm weather but now we are having redbud winter but there still coming on strong.
Marion Virginia, United States of America

About a week later than I expected, but here we go! My first go to spot for the past 20 years. North facing slope on river.
Wichita Kansas, United States of America

9 morels today, blacks - weather : sunny and overcast. Temp in the forty's
Bidwell Ohio, United States of America

Seymour Tennessee, United States of America

Found!!!!   Found 4 today!!!
Downingtown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Is it a landscape morel if it pops up in our yard by a curb every year? In any case, this year's fruiting happened exactly two weeks before last year's did. Hope this helps those looking in Blair County!
Altoona Pennsylvania, United States of America

42721 Caneyville, KY
Caneyville Kentucky, United States of America

Canonsburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

Huntsville Arkansas, United States of America

Late season find...

Butner North Carolina, United States of America

First find!
Jackson Tennessee, United States of America

Found a few today in Clark County IN  Ground is dry but found a few pecker heads in some wet areas. Only found four so it was pecker head pizza tonight.
Sellersburg Indiana, United States of America

Whitesburg Tennessee, United States of America

Morels in Manhattan!  Season just starting in Manhattan KS.  April 3 found these two little guys.
Manhattan Kansas, United States of America

First grey of the season.  Spotted 3 days after first Half-Free. Still a week early and need a warm rain.
Columbus Indiana, United States of America

Found morels today.  04/03/2020, found 4 morels, two in the grass, and two under a cherry tree.
57° F mostly cloudy
Baltimore Maryland, United States of America

4/3/20 Sunny and 70, found 148 yellow and grays just starting to pop.
Calhoun Kentucky, United States of America

22903 Charlottesville, VA  04/03/2020
Drying out now. Can’t tell if black or immature yellow. Found 4/3/20.
Charlottesville Virginia, United States of America

12 Small Ones
Winchester Virginia, United States of America

Temps in upper 50’s Sightings are scattered and few, barely peeking through the leaves. God is still GOOD!!!
Weston West Virginia, United States of America

Spotted these at the foot of Elkton mountain in Elkton VA.
Elkton Virginia, United States of America

first morel of the season
Bloomington Indiana, United States of America

black morel April 3 Raccoon Lake , Centralia
Centralia Illinois, United States of America

Black morel found under pine trees. Temperatures reaching 70s consistently during the day.
Stewart Ohio, United States of America

First day out!
Boonville Indiana, United States of America

Clear day, 67, April 4
Butner North Carolina, United States of America

First find – Franklin TN
Franklin Tennessee, United States of America

just around the corner - only found 1 in my hot spot but good picking should be just around the corner.
Parkersburg West Virginia, United States of America

46151 Morgan Monroe State Park, IN 04/04/2020
Morgan Monroe state park
Mahalasville Indiana, United States of America

Muncie Indiana, United States of America

Greenville Tennessee, United States of America

Bowie Maryland, United States of America

Morel Mushrooms 2020 season - 1st sighting of the season. Weather was 43 degrees and cloudy.
Hillsboro Missouri, United States of America

Need some rain, this one is drying up.
Martinsville Virginia, United States of America

A patch in the not-yet-mown front lawn!
Garrett Park Maryland, United States of America

First ones popping up here.  6 nice blacks found, several tiny yellows just popping up.
Bluefield Virginia, United States of America

Altoona Pennsylvania, United States of America

8 Morels on March 28th - All were in a closed canopy Forest at the base of a large yellow poplar tree.
Fallston North Carolina, United States of America

10 Morel Mushrooms on April 4 - Sunny, High temperatures in the 70s, In a closed canopy forest. One under a large yellow poplar, two under a persimmon tree, and 7 on the forest floor between tree canopies.
Fallston North Carolina, United States of America

Franklin Tennessee, United States of America

Yellow.and grays - Cloudy,  April 4 2020 - South side steep hills
Pomona Illinois, United States of America

We found 13 morels Today 04/05/2020 in Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown Maryland, United States of America

Decent harvest - Mostly small North facing slope.
Fayetteville Tennessee, United States of America

Two blacks found today. Happy hunting  - Weather temperatures around 45 degrees.
Perrysville Ohio, United States of America

Blacks a'plenty and a few blondes. We saw none all week then stumbled into 2 patches today!
Leesburg Virginia, United States of America

found 7 small grays on 4/4 -  Weather cool the last of couple of days in the mid-west after alittle rain. Temp to be in the 70's the next few days. ROOMs to come.
Lee\'s Summit Missouri, United States of America

found these today - sunny 4i degrees
Manhattan Kansas, United States of America

Little cool yet but should be on in a week or so 4/5/2020
Hartsburg Ohio, United States of America

Bout 50 degrees , east banks, rain and foggy this morning finding 2 lb jackpots , found some bigger than a jar of peanut butter - found them bigger than a softball

Found a nice shed and 12 morels!! Season is starting off well!
Lebanon Missouri, United States of America

First blacks of the year -  Low 50’s after a little rain. Ground was really damp.
Brookville Ohio, United States of America

Found on 4/3. Looked a week prior with no luck. They were in the same spot as last year, behind the garage in a wooded area that hosts primarily Hemlock and Bamboo, with (in area I found Morels) 1 Oak and 1 Tulip Poplar. Ground heavily covered with needles and leaf rot. Weather was cooler in the 50s-60s with some rain (before 3/27), warmed up to 80s for a few days (3/27-3/30), then dropped again, but has been slowly climbing with high of 60s-70s.
Asheville North Carolina, United States of America

Morels found in the city!  Went fishing and almost tripped in a big yellow sticking out of the ground. They were very condensed in the area! I filled my whole fishing backpack.
Baltimore Maryland, United States of America

1st morels
Hardinsburg Kentucky, United States of America

Found in a warmer microclimate, but still surprised after a 2-day cold snap with lows at 30 degrees. 58 degrees today.
Weston Missouri, United States of America

only one but it's starting
Hopland California, United States of America

dark grey to black 3" tall found on 4/4/2020 -  was not expecting to find one and wasn't looking but there it was behind the barn.
Spencer Indiana, United States of America

Harvey County KS
Newton Kansas, United States of America

First find 4/4/20
Omaha Nebraska, United States of America

Under crab apple
Burgettstown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Still a little early in Armstrong County but have one popping up .
Distant Pennsylvania, United States of America

Day after rain, found 3 yellows
Lanexa Virginia, United States of America

North facing slopes

Drewryville Virginia, United States of America

47934 Crawfordsville, IN 04/06/2020
Sighting of an elusive little guy - Just found this today-beautiful clear day, Mid 60’s, South side of creek bank under a sycamore tree.
Crawfordsville Indiana, United States of America

Cool, dry weather, not far from tulip trees, on a leaf-littered slope.
Burtonsville Maryland, United States of America

Morels in Kentucky -  Clay County, Kentucky Perfect day!
Manchester Kentucky, United States of America

Found 81 so far -  The beginning of March. Mid 70s. High altitude 3300 hundred feet.
Bristol Virginia, United States of America

Thirsty specimen  -  Its on

21617 Queen Anne’s County, MD  04/06/2020
Mushroom find April 6, 2020  - Queen Anne’s County, Maryland
Centreville Maryland, United States of America

weather was in the low 60s.there has been cold weather for the past week. all finds were near sycamore trees.
Rogers Arkansas, United States of America

Tipp City Ohio, United States of America

Upper 60s & sunny.
Found these in the flat meadow in the woods on Monday.
Tangier Indiana, United States of America

My first morel!  SW slope near an oak tree. 61° and damp.
Kingsport Tennessee, United States of America

early blacks and much needed scattered rain in the forecast
Sidney Ohio, United States of America

First morel of the season
Leesburg Virginia, United States of America

First morel of 2020 -  Temp 70º Sunny and dry the past three days following a long period of rain last week. Health prevents my hunting in the woods, but I find my morels around the rotting stump of an old apple tree in my back yard.
Sedalia Indiana, United States of America

75 degrees and sunny
Collinsville Illinois, United States of America

O\'Fallon Illinois, United States of America

Bethlehem Pennsylvania, United States of America

Novinger Missouri, United States of America

Done down here for the year.  About 5 hrs out in the woods and only found 5 ,2 of them were old and the caps dry so only the stem was worth keeping.I can't complain though been a decent year.Still working on eating last years finds.Cooked my mother and I sausage ,morel, and mozzarella scrambled eggs this morning and got enough for another meal in last bag of last years treasure.I wish the best of luck to all of ya'll ! And stay healthy!

Looks like I go dinner tonight
Osage City Kansas, United States of America

April 7, 80 degrees. Just found one.
Wildwood Missouri, United States of America

4 grays, 1 half free
Sabillasville Maryland, United States of America

First find - April 7 630 pm  3 small mushrooms around slipping elm. Was around 80 here today.
Chandlerville Illinois, United States of America

Morel in My Backyard!  April 4, averaging 55°, early spring weather after several days of rain.
Catonsville Maryland, United States of America

Morel sightings!  Sunny with blue skies after cold spell, evening, about 50 feet off water, near dying trees with bark still present.
Halltown Missouri, United States of America

Found 18 Morels on April 5th, 2020 - 70 degrees in the daytime and 50 at night. Hasn't rained for a few days but plenty of rain last week.
Jackson Missouri, United States of America

Morel 040720 - This crispy individual was found on a gentle south slope at 3,100' under a filtered sun, foliage deprived canopy of locust, oak, and maple. 67 degrees with storms passing through today. I appreciate all who post on this website and especially those who keep it rolling! Next time, I hope to send a picture of a more hydrated specimen.
Blowing Rock North Carolina, United States of America

Lone Jack Missouri, United States of America

North facing hill in moss patches. Polk county Iowa
Des Moines Iowa, United States of America

Temp 60s
Linden Tennessee, United States of America

My first find of the season.  After a little moisture and warm days.
Wakarusa Kansas, United States of America

: Finally coming up
Scottsburg Indiana, United States of America

Batesville Indiana, United States of America

Black morel - My first find ever. In my back yard, mid-70s.
Cincinnati Ohio, United States of America

17049 Mcalisterville, PA 04/08/2020
Juniata County morels
McAlisterville Pennsylvania, United States of America

Morel sighting Callaway County Missouri
Columbia Missouri, United States of America

Morel Mushroom Sighting -  (Fairly dry conditions) Find shade in thick timber, elm tree, silica based soil, north facing "wash".
Bonner Springs Kansas, United States of America

56 nice ones -  North facing slopes

first finds
Quincy Illinois, United States of America

45056 Oxford - Butler County, OH 04/08/2020
Butler County Ohio 4/8/2020
Oxford Ohio, United States of America

after rain
Stephenson Virginia, United States of America

Bourbon Indiana, United States of America

found morels
Mount Morris Pennsylvania, United States of America

Carroll County, for a tiny patch of Half Free Morels today, just popping up.
Monticello Indiana, United States of America

Full moon followed by rain storm = perfect conditions
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States of America

17233 McConnellsburg,  PA  04062020
First blacks 4/6/2020 -   High 60s warm and sunny, I found 25.
McConnellsburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

Hello!  Found some cuties today.  High of 70° low of 48° today 4.8.20  We had a crazy thunder storm last night. Found on deer trails, in the area of Tulip poplars and Elm. South Western facing slope. Found 10 blondes and one half free morel. Holtwood, PA  17532 Thank you
Homewood Pennsylvania, United States of America

I found two on 4/5/2020 - The weather was a nice sunny day. Had no rains in the past week. The hill was SW and they were lots of leaves. I don’t have a picture! I’m guessing next week there will be lots more!
Peebles Ohio, United States of America

No greys yet, but a decent start for April 8th.
Yellow Springs Ohio, United States of America

Yellows - Humid high in 80s low in 40s. Clear skies. Found 10 in backyard.
Springfield Missouri, United States of America

4/8/2020 finds - High 70s & sunny.  Some dead elms nearby.
Tangier Indiana, United States of America

Always check before you mow the lawn! Lol
Columbus Indiana, United States of America

: yellow morel -  small yellow under dead apple, 53 degree soil temp.
Burgettstown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Lots near the river. Look near the turned up trees.
Eudora Kansas, United States of America

46933 Gas City - Grant County, IN 04/08/2020
Morels are up - Grant county Indiana - Still getting started but a few okay ones. But better than none.
Gas City Indiana, United States of America

One Little one -  Found one, conditions aren't really good yet but hoping they will get better soon…
Murrysville Pennsylvania, United States of America

Front Royal Virginia, United States of America

Super dry had a small bit of rain low of 48 found on NF slope.
Bethel Ohio, United States of America

29 morels - Sunny and windy in the fifties
Bidwell Ohio, United States of America

Mushroom hunting in the rain -  Two nights of rain, short warm spell,high 60 low 50. Found under dying elms. Second find this month. Nice start for me.
Canonsburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sunny and 68 degrees. First one I have ever found.
Dawson Alabama, United States of America

Missouri 51 degrees sunny
Weatherby Missouri, United States of America

Waynesburg Ohio, United States of America

Cantrall Illinois, United States of America

Mushrooms up - Wet from 2 days of rain
Ashville Ohio, United States of America

We have some of these growing in our side yard if you would like to cone retrieve them, here are the pictures we have of the ones growing. Found in Gilbertsville PA 19525 -  March 27th 2020 on a rainy day.
Gilbertsville Pennsylvania, United States of America

First Morels of 2020 -  50-60 degrees, sunny. Still early, give it another week.
Massillon Ohio, United States of America

First of the season -  Heavy rain night before, high 40-50 degree nights. 60-65 degree day. Light patchy rain when hunting. Found 5 blacks day 1 and 26 next day.
Hagerstown Maryland, United States of America

First MOREL of the 2020 season -  Coming out of moss two days after temperature reached upper 70’s
Pella Iowa, United States of America

4/9/2020 morel sighting - Spring, today was rainy and windy but the past several days have been in the high 50s to low 60s.
Bangall New York, United States of America

First find -  Almost dried up. Need rain and some warmer weather. Still fun to find.
Milford Kansas, United States of America

Yellow Morels -  Clear sky, 80F Deg days after cool period. Came up in past week since my last visit to some of my 'spots'. Found 25-30 nice sized ones. Need more rain and there will be more to this season in these woods. Found within 15' along intermittent creek/both sides and others on flat ground just off south facing sloping hill. Good black organic dirt w/ some sand. Pic of those before lunch. Some were good 5" tall.
Ava Missouri, United States of America

MTB Ride Turned Morel Hunt - We were mountain biking on Monday 4/6 and found (2) Morels. Came back on 4/9 and found (5) more!
Westminster Maryland, United States of America

Black morels on a Hilltop, grassy area around shag bark hickory and sassafras.
Springville Indiana, United States of America

found these 10 today - found these at the big muddy conservation area, just south of the i-70 Missouri River bridge.
Boonville Missouri, United States of America

Yellows small and large - 60 sunny, South facing hills
Pomona Illinois, United States of America

Yum -  Multiple rains in the past week. Highs fluctuated between 55 and 75. Lows as low as 40. Super early still but finding a LOT.
Falls Church Virginia, United States of America

Bettendorf Iowa, United States of America

The same Morel 7 days later with no rain.
(note: The Great Morel has re-posted the first image along with the 7 day old image)
Collinsville Illinois, United States of America

Found 16 (all size of a dime or smaller) under drip line of old apple tree. Ground temp was 54 degrees at time of sighting. They need some time to grow, but they're popping!
Robertsville Pennsylvania, United States of America

Just popping
Niles Michigan, United States of America

48° windy
Hillsboro Virginia, United States of America

45662 Portsmouth - Scioto County, OH  04/08/2020
morel find 4.08.20 -  56 morels today after a 3 day warm spell. Mostly fresh whites with a few old blacks around tulip trees and grapevine. Thunderstorms and much needed rain tonight should get more whites and yellows popping.
Portsmouth Ohio, United States of America

Bic Lighter Size - Warm and rainy past few days and had an inch of snow this morning.
Summitville Ohio, United States of America

Found the first one in Greenup KY on 4/9/20.
Greenup Kentucky, United States of America

Poppin now!!   Sunny- 62 degrees
Princeton Indiana, United States of America

There here
Leesburg Ohio, United States of America

A awesome day n the woods - A gaint just shy of 7 inches.
Cobden Illinois, United States of America

Central City Kentucky, United States of America

Found 3 nice yellows all under apple tress in a holler.Night time temps in the mid 30's highs in the low 60's first of the season for me.
Frenchburg Kentucky, United States of America

South facing hill, South side of tree, first of the year, hopefully much larger and many more to come!!!
Cantrall Illinois, United States of America

cold and windy after 2 days of rain. high of 46 degrees low of 39 degrees.
Lancaster Pennsylvania, United States of America

Little gray
Davenport Iowa, United States of America

Sightings
Kent City Michigan, United States of America

M5J 2B1, Toronto, Ontario, CA  04/11/2020
First Morels, early start!   Has been mild and warmer than seasonal. Mix of sun and rain.
Toronto Ontario, Canada

Little one by foundation
La Crosse Wisconsin, United States of America

Patriot Indiana, United States of America

Morel near Akron - Near Akron two days after a hard snow my first find of the season.
Norton Ohio, United States of America

Sunny and cool, breezy.
South Bend Indiana, United States of America

Open area, low on southern slope under old populars. 65º sunny after rain earlier in week. First of the season.
Sparks Maryland, United States of America

Big one -  Found on April 11, 2020 in Owen County. North facing slope at base of dead Ash tree.
Owenton Kentucky, United States of America

Marietta Ohio, United States of America

Found about 30 overall today. South and southwest facing slopes.
Frankfort Kentucky, United States of America

Found on an coke ash rich river bank, sycamore dominated woods.
Uniontown Pennsylvania, United States of America

61944 Paris, IL Edgar County 04/11/2020
Just getting started - Paris, IL. Edgar County - Cool weather with plenty of sunshine this past week after weeks of blah weather and very little sunshine. Mild winter after January 2020. Thought season would be early but looks to be on schedule. 1st found – 2 yesterday (forgot to take them out of my bag) and 2 found today.
Paris Illinois, United States of America

temperature in the high 80's on 4/7/2020
Urbana Illinois, United States of America

Galesburg Illinois, United States of America

Grays and Blacks - Weather has been unseasonably cold, but warm weather earlier and rain brought the grays and blacks up a little early this year. Found a couple small yellows just starting. April 11. 2020.
Boyertown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Laurel Highlands sighting  - Found on a mountain ridge near tulip poplars. Mid 50’s sunny day after a few days of heavy storms.
Rockwood Pennsylvania, United States of America

Bartholomew county Indiana
Hope Indiana, United States of America

Found on April 5, 2020. Franklin Co. VA.
Rocky Mount Virginia, United States of America

Northwest Arkansas
Dover Arkansas, United States of America

Black morels at Fair Hill Nature center - It’s been up and down with weather here. Decent amount of rain the past week. Highs in low 70s and the lows at night sometimes below freezing , like last night. Was able to find 2 black morels (morchella augusticepts) today (4/11) on hill sides near the trails where the sun hits around 11am-2pm.
Elkton Maryland, United States of America

Started popping up after we got a little rain.
Martinsville Virginia, United States of America

blacks in Tawawa Park - It is still early but the 5 day forecast shows the high temps to be in the 40's starting Tues - we'll see what that means.
Sidney Ohio, United States of America

First morels  Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Lucked into a patch of morels on a south facing slope next to some fallen trees. Found a few that had rotted.

Morels!   Spotted April 10th, picked On Easter Sunday.
Princeton New Jersey, United States of America

First of the year!   Found under healthy ash trees, same spot year after year.
Franklin New Jersey, United States of America

Morels -  68 degrees mostly cloudy. Just snowed two days ago.
Mount Pleasant Pennsylvania, United States of America

Dry, Sunny
Sewanee Tennessee, United States of America

Hancock County -  Found on 04/10/2020 South facing side of wooded area.
Thorn Hill Tennessee, United States of America

Morels - Rainy cool day.
Elkville Illinois, United States of America

Mushroom sightings  -Small few and far between
Six Lakes Michigan, United States of America

Found around 10 nice ones , wife said go ahead and slice them up here’s a picture. Weather overcast, in the 60’s.
Bidwell Ohio, United States of America

Loraine Illinois, United States of America

First morel 2020
Williamsport Indiana, United States of America

Marshy area behind house. Never expected to see them. Only found five in total.
Fredericksburg Virginia, United States of America

Morel Sighting in Niles, MI.
Niles Michigan, United States of America

My one and only this easter day / 3 hrs.
O\'Fallon Missouri, United States of America

Found 10 baby blacks today.
Harlem Springs Ohio, United States of America

Morels next to house -  First seen March 30, after some spring rains and a couple dry days following… They grew right next to my house! They grew on the east side of the house, where maple leaves covered worn out pea gravel driveway, almost just dirt. Also directly adjacent a flower bed and pre-seasoned firewood pile (contained ash). Nearest tree was a Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) 10ft away. ID’d using the VTree app.
Merrimac Virginia, United States of America

80 morels
Ashburn Virginia, United States of America

morchella elata
East Palestine Ohio, United States of America

Cloudy, rainy day. Easter Sunday
Granville Ohio, United States of America

Morel sighting -  Early season morel. Just starting.
Croswell Michigan, United States of America

black morel - Been searching my woods only to find them in my driveway…lol
Caseyville Illinois, United States of America

Been picking them for 2 weeks now
Topeka Kansas, United States of America

Found morels today! Near elm trees with the bark peeling off.

Douglassville Pennsylvania, United States of America

Happy Easter!  Both both found under Tulip Poplar's. East facing slope.
South Webster Ohio, United States of America

Been cool little ran little sun
Bowling Green Missouri, United States of America

50s cloudy with some misting rain.
Stanton Kentucky, United States of America

Grays
Media Pennsylvania, United States of America

27023 Lewisville - Forsyth County NC 4/12/2020
Forsyth County, NC  - I spotted my first morel every on my property (5 acres of woods) on March 21st. It was a Morchella Diminutiva. Since then I have spotted 3 more of those. Then on April 4th I found a Morchella Americana! So excited! Again just in the woods on my property. Since then it has been dry and disappointing. No more to be found. However, we got a soaking rain last night so I am hopeful!
Lewisville North Carolina, United States of America

Same one, but with snow around it.
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La Crosse Wisconsin, United States of America

After a nights rain,6 grey morels. Its a start!
Dubuque Iowa, United States of America

Earliest I've ever found
Michigan City Indiana, United States of America

All over.

Morel Find

: Easter Egg hunt Sunday Mushroom Hunt on Monday.  Torrential Down Pours all night and morning, late afternoon sun in low 70s.
Hagerstown Maryland, United States of America

Things are starting to really pick up here. My wife and I found over a 100 morels on Friday. Going to get back out this week a few days.
Smithfield Pennsylvania, United States of America

Hocking Co.  3 found at highest elevation of the property.
Rockbridge Ohio, United States of America

Grey sponge  41° cloudy 6pm, real feel was 31°
Camden Indiana, United States of America

Yellow Morel - Found in the evening on top of a southwest facing hill.

Early Season Morels -  Found a few small, early season morels at about 3000'
Spruce Pine North Carolina, United States of America

all greys
Pawnee Illinois, United States of America

Twinned stem morel
Wears Valley Road Tennessee, United States of America

Cold nights and high 40-50's this week with a bit of rain lately. Was browsing for a few minutes and was about to give up and saw these two little guys starting to sprout so the season is on!
Delaware Ohio, United States of America

21093 Lutherville-Timonium, MD  04/14/2020
Morel Sighting
Lutherville-Timonium Maryland, United States of America

About 20 good-sized morels - Huge thunderstorms brought up a ton of these. For remote learning science and exercise class I brought my 8 year old daughter out to pick them.
Falls Church Virginia, United States of America

First mess...
Ogden Illinois, United States of America

McConnellsburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

Carlinville IL/ Macoupin County - Found grays on 4/12/2020 and found grays with good sized yellows today, 04/14/2020. Surprised to find them considering the nights are cold but we got rain 2 nights ago. Might have helped.
Carlinville Illinois, United States of America

Lee\'s Summit Missouri, United States of America

Roaring Spring Pennsylvania, United States of America

First models of the year -  Sunny day in the mid 40’s, found in disturbed area near sycamores. Found an old black, grey, and a frost burned yellow.
Bloomington Indiana, United States of America

Findlay Illinois, United States of America

Sighting April 14, 2020
Mesick Michigan, United States of America

First one of the year -  The weather has been cold wet not very good conditions but yet I found my first one of the year.
Tiffin Ohio, United States of America

Still a bit chilly here. Went scouting today, found a few greys.
Philadelphia Missouri, United States of America

Morel sighting today April 15, 2020 at Newport, Perry County, PA, USA. White oak leaves have not yet emerged. Usually find them when white oak leaves are as big as a squirrel's ear. Intermittent warm and cool weather.
Newport Pennsylvania, United States of America

Allen County, IN  Miserable weather so far. Found first 7 of the year but very tiny. Snow today.
Fort Wayne Indiana, United States of America

Virginia morel sightings - Wooded path, sweetgum nearby and mayapples in bloom.
Alexandria Virginia, United States of America

50 ish degrees 2 days after heavy rain and a day in the 70s. Found in sadly littered area near train tracks. 2 elms close by as well. Ended up tossing 2 of em.
Wilmington Delaware, United States of America

First batch of 2020  -   52° sunny
Connellsville Pennsylvania, United States of America

Tiny little things found
Holland Ohio, United States of America

CT April 12, 2020 Morel Sighting - 1 single morel on its own, about 7-10 feet from a big oak tree & closer to a stump of an unknown type. It was surrounded by no other mushrooms – just some acorns, soft soil, some small and medium twigs/sticks, and on a small slope facing an unknown direction, with a couple days of rain previously followed by a couple days of nice warm weather.
Easton Connecticut, United States of America

Cool. Just rained yesterday. Throughout the day the sun came out but the ground was very moist. Temp never broke 50 today.
Newmanstown Pennsylvania, United States of America

I found these on Easter Sunday the 12th. Just now got to report my finds. Weather cloudy in the 50's. 1 day after a brief snowfall. Snow melted shortly but seemed to stunt morels growth. Happy hunting!
Norton Ohio, United States of America

Newark Ohio, United States of America

Found this baby guy in an area surrounded primarily by tulips. It rained a little the day before, but it was in the 30's the morning of and barely 50 when sighted. It was sunny out as well.
Media Pennsylvania, United States of America

Cold cold cold
Columbus Ohio, United States of America

Rogersville Alabama, United States of America

4 black morels -  Found 4 black morels in leaf litter in deciduous woods.
Rockville Maryland, United States of America

Morel finding - April 15, 45 degrees.
Connersville Indiana, United States of America

Early greys in Ohio - 4/16/2020
Monclova Ohio, United States of America

1.5 lbs in 2 days -  Cold at night, some moisture, warm at day.
Wichita Kansas, United States of America

High 40’s, few days after the rain, 4/16/20, south facing slope near a young dying tree.
Millersville Pennsylvania, United States of America

First one of the season -  4-16-20 had perfect early wet conditions but too cold. Still hopeful they’ll pop later.
Atlanta Indiana, United States of America

Found apr 14th - sunny cold 50s
Pennington Gap Virginia, United States of America

63670 Sainte Genevieve, MO  04/16/2020
Hawn State Park 04/16/2020
Sunny
60 degrees
One alone
Might be early yet?
Sainte Genevieve Missouri, United States of America

1st Sighting - Approx. 50 Degrees
Sinking Spring Pennsylvania, United States of America

Star Tannery Road Virginia, United States of America

51007 Woodbury County Bronson, IA 04/14/2020
Woodbury County
Bronson Iowa, United States of America

Lemay Missouri, United States of America

Morels everywhere!!   Douglas County - Found after an early morning rain.
Cloudy skys
They are not out as much as they were last year at this time.
Ava Missouri, United States of America

Morels in Jackson County, OR  4/17/2020  - Logging trail 1,750 – 2,100ft elevation
(1,900ft was the sweet spot)
Clear, sunny day (temp 65)
Rogue River Oregon, United States of America

Weather is still cold, but I found 8 small ones yesterday. Mostly half free and one small grey
Murrysville Pennsylvania, United States of America

Blairstown New Jersey, United States of America

Peckerheads - Today is 04/18/2020
Boscobel Wisconsin, United States of America

61°, sunny
Dawn Missouri, United States of America

Morel Crawford County-  Snow the past few day but i found my first of the year!
Cochranton Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jackson County, NC
3600 ft elevation
4/18/20
Tuckasegee North Carolina, United States of America

White morels -   Found about a dozen in Bracken County KY. North side of a hill near a dead Elm tree.
Powersville Kentucky, United States of America

Little grays one inch 6 -  Snowed yesterday north facing hills are still cold.
Colona Illinois, United States of America

One Little Morel -It was rainy last night and in the upper 40s today.
Wilmington Delaware, United States of America

Early grays -  Popped up then got snow.
Youngstown Ohio, United States of America

55 Degrees and Sunny. Small in Size
Noblesville Indiana, United States of America

Found 2 Morels -  Clifty Fall State Park -   Madison, IN
55 degrees
Sunny
4/18
Madison Indiana, United States of America

April 14- 18th
Gnaw Bone Indiana, United States of America

Found these after a good rain on 4/14/20.
Conestoga Pennsylvania, United States of America

Yellow Morels -  Cool. Partly sunny. Found 1/2 doz. 5" tall on very rocky hilltop in middle of woods. Had been up 10+ days. Too far gone to use. Rusty color and smell.
Deepwater Missouri, United States of America

Wee Whites Muscatine County
Muscatine Iowa, United States of America

Morel finding - April 19, 55 degrees, overcast
Connersville Indiana, United States of America

Kingsville Missouri, United States of America

Woodbury County, IA on the map - sunny and 57°
Sergeant Bluff Iowa, United States of America

: Small morels found - About two dozen morels, most were no bigger than a thumbnail, the largest was about 2 1/2 inches. Sunny and 62°
Sudbury Vermont, United States of America

Finally trying to grow them -  We’ve had two late frost, one maybe on Wednesday, otherwise should be good to go. I was surprised to find a a few, not enough for a meal for the kids but certainly enough for them to stare at and question daily. They are very excited to help me try to grow them ourselves so any hints short of mamaw’s molasses mix welcomed!
Fishers Indiana, United States of America

Found this one in Tobaccoville NC
Tobaccoville North Carolina, United States of America

4/19/2020 Yellows are almost up
Monclova Ohio, United States of America

Morels - 56 degrees & sunny.
New Paris Indiana, United States of America

Sighting in Ridgely, MD (Eastern Shore) - Sighting in Ridgely, MD 21660 (Eastern Shore) Beautiful 55-60 something degree day. Sunny, crisp, leaves just budding (maybe two weeks). Close to walking path.
Ridgely Maryland, United States of America

My little girl spotted little grey in the side yard
Fishers Indiana, United States of America

Iowa morels -  snowed a few days ago, found 19-20. 5-6 were black on top from snow, the rest were fresh.
Des Moines Iowa, United States of America

First sighting - Only one and the first sighting of the year, next to an elm tree stump in my yard. 4/19/20.
Portland Indiana, United States of America

Found about two dozen under dead elm trees. Hoping for more to come.
Eudora Kansas, United States of America

Yummy mushrooms!   Been a cold spring 45 today was snow last week. Morel mushrooms next to some wild leeks!!!
Augusta West Virginia, United States of America

Morel found -  Cold evening. Cool day.

Morels at moderate elevation -  Several small, early-season morels at about 3200 elevation, mostly on a western-facing slope.
Unicoi Tennessee, United States of America

Yellow Morels -  67°, sunny, wet ground
(rained overnight/ early morning)
Snails found near every morel, many were half eaten.
South facing slopes, under dense tree cover.
Fort Riley North Kansas, United States of America

Morels
Pattonsburg Missouri, United States of America

One small grey
Urbandale Iowa, United States of America

Near the Appalachian Trail  - Found April 19.
Troutville Virginia, United States of America

Early but don't know if not in woods seems dry.
Dysart Iowa, United States of America

: half-attached morels -  Dry the last few days. Found some in hillside seepage zones.
Plum Pennsylvania, United States of America

First morels of the season
Coon Rapids Iowa, United States of America

Fairly dry, days 60s, lows 30s - Need more rain.
St. Joseph Missouri, United States of America

Big Yellows Beginning to Pop -  Despite nearly a week of low daytime temps and freezing and below-freezing nighttime temps, the big yellows are beginning to come up!
Troy Illinois, United States of America

In our yard -  Today (Monday) was sunny, breezy and just shy of 60.
This past weekend was chillier, overcast and mid 40s.
The week prior has been chilly and rainy.
We spotted our first Morel ever! Two big ones within about 3 inches of each other. As we looked around some more, we found about 6 more. All different sizes and under the same tree in our yard.
Delaware Ohio, United States of America

We found morels in an area where we have burned brush before in our yard in Southern Oregon.
Glendale Oregon, United States of America

Troy Ohio, United States of America

Richmond Indiana, United States of America

Found 6 - Cool and dry, was 39 deg. this morning. I almost gave up but then found these low near crick bed. 4/20/2020 at 3:30P.M.
Murrysville Pennsylvania, United States of America

53581 Richland Center, WI 04/21/2020
Small morels - A little cold but they are starting to pop up little guys.  (the editing arrow is by The Great Morel so you can pick it out)
Richland Center Wisconsin, United States of America

early spot just starting to pop, lots of rocks help retain heat .
Hartland Wisconsin, United States of America

Just a few -  Mild, in the 50's but 60's earlier in the week, although this was just after a cold front that had nights close to freezing. Under Poplars.
Linden Virginia, United States of America

Good year in the lower elevations - It's been in the 60's most days with good rain. Under poplars with light vegetation between. Often find when there is a little raspberry cane, wild rose, and other small forbs on the ground too, but nothing more than thigh height between the trees.
Annandale Virginia, United States of America

Indiana Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sightings in Harford County Maryland - A nice mix of yellow and black morels in the local park.
Bel Air Maryland, United States of America

Large blond
Leesburg Virginia, United States of America

Glen Mills Pennsylvania, United States of America

Morel Sighting DE - Weather was nice – mid 50's to 60's recent sporadic rain.
Quantity – Personally 5-6 dozen
Friend also got 8+ dozen
Wilmington Delaware, United States of America

Mooresville Indiana, United States of America

Berry Park
Eureka Missouri, United States of America

The one and only great morel mushroom, after walking a hour or so! Head was a little dry but stem was still wet. Hopefully we will get some rain and good weather this week and this weekend will be epic!! Happy hunting!
Syracuse Missouri, United States of America

A decent amount of large ones today -  Nice warm day.
Sunrise Beach Missouri, United States of America

Fairborn Ohio, United States of America

Latest morel finds -  52° sunny and a bit breezy.
Hillsboro Virginia, United States of America

: Find: Perry KS - 70 degrees. Found in dense underbrush near the river.
Perry Kansas, United States of America

49683 Thompsonville, Benzie County, MI 04/21/2020
Found in Benzie County - Very small, just starting to pop up.
Thompsonville Michigan, United States of America

1st find ever! -  Searched the woods & creek… nothing. Looked in my yard and found my very 1st morel. Now I can't stop looking!
(The Great Morel says congratulations and welcome to the morel hunting community!!!)
Goochland Virginia, United States of America

Dearborn County, IN Morel Sighting -  April 21st, Southwest facing hillslope, 50°F late afternoon, previous overnight low of 32°F. My first ever find!
West Harrison Indiana, United States of America

Lone Morel
Tulalip Bay Washington, United States of America

Ashland Ohio, United States of America

Blacks  - Two blacks found a day after we had snow, April 19th.
Elkhart Indiana, United States of America

Flushing Ohio, United States of America

First find of 2020 - 4/20/20 Day after snow melted, still early…
Fort Wayne Indiana, United States of America

56 morels -  Sunny, windy – high for the day was 55 degrees – found dozens in the grass around a tree (not sure what kind…not budding yet, and possibly dead/dying). Most had been up for a few days and were drying out.
Westerville Ohio, United States of America

Popping like crazy in the timber!
Sheffield Iowa, United States of America

Found 17
Mason City Iowa, United States of America

Finding them -  Central Oregon ,  3800 ft
Bend Oregon, United States of America

Morels - Found a dozen today around a grove of tulip poplars.
Williamsburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

Southwest facing slope. 10 feet from creek. Under giant elm.
Warrenton Missouri, United States of America

Hamilton Illinois, United States of America

thera comin!  gentle southern slope, moss
Chariton Iowa, United States of America

morel mushroom sighting in hosier national forest on 4/12 and again on 4/18 greys - sunny, cool high 50s windy
Bedford Indiana, United States of America

Morel Mushroom spotted -  Sun, April 19th. Fair conditions. About 60 degrees. 7 days since last rain.
Belmont California, United States of America

These were still very small.
Shelocta Pennsylvania, United States of America

In the low 50s finding a few small half frees and greys should be on in about another week or so.
Green Springs Ohio, United States of America

Still finding a few grays. Calling for a day and a half of rain. That should get the yellows coming up. Can't wait !!
Hillsboro Virginia, United States of America

21044 Columbia Howard County, MD  04/22/2020
Howard County morels! april 22, 2020 -  Found on a 60-degree day after a lot of 50-60 degree days. The overall pattern is 2-3 days of rain and then 1-2 day of sunshine, has been steady for a few weeks. Night temperatures hovering in the 40s. Found a handful of morels – brown, gray, and blonde – around a stack of felled ash trees. South/east facing slope, minimal green ground cover, lots of leaf litter. Mayapples close by. My first morels ever!
Columbia Maryland, United States of America

60 degrees and misty - DuPage County, IL
Lombard Illinois, United States of America

Hoping for some warm nights to get the yellows going. Cold at night but finding some greys.
Cameron West Virginia, United States of America

North Prairie WI 53153 …Was actually just past Eagle but I don't know the zip there.
Super early!
Eagle Wisconsin, United States of America

Chewelah Washington, United States of America

Late BIG ones coming up
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States of America

L0L 1V0 Hillsdale, ON Canada
Found small morels - Hillsdale, ON Canada - Fairly warm, but snow still on the ground. Found on southern slope, black rich soil.
Hillsdale Ontario, Canada

Found 42 south west of Chapin Iowa
Sheffield Iowa, United States of America

blacks from my early spot - the Black Forest
Port Jefferson Ohio, United States of America

weather was warm for a week and then cold for 2 or 3 nights but back to normal springtime temps and black morels poppin up for 2 weeks now still poppin.
Marshall Michigan, United States of America

First of the season.  One week after the "false" morels showed up. One week earlier than last year.
Hinesburg Vermont, United States of America

Sighting, April 16th - Warmish, sunny day after very heavy rains the day before. Mulched lawn under ancient oak. Always the first spot to fruit each year and always small.
Washington Connecticut, United States of America

Yay first of the year!
Hampton Iowa, United States of America

Arnold Missouri, United States of America

Morel find -  Mahaska county April 23 2020 south west facing slope.
New Sharon Iowa, United States of America

Mahaska county April 23 2020 south west facing slope.
New Sharon Iowa, United States of America

Jackpot!  51 degress and Rainy
Winchester Virginia, United States of America

First of the season
Mecosta Michigan, United States of America

Small half eaten morel - At the base of a south facing hill.
Berrien Springs Michigan, United States of America

southside hill,1st find of the season.
Saint Ann Missouri, United States of America

First of year for me
Iowa City Iowa, United States of America

couple spots with a lot of big ones time to journey to the honey hole - lots of rain, over 50 at night
Allen Kansas, United States of America

Here is today's...
Kalispell Montana, United States of America

1st Morel of the year!  60 degrees and overcast. A nice mix of sun and rain with temps between 47-75.
Richland Nebraska, United States of America

First Morels in my patch
Slippery Rock Pennsylvania, United States of America

Very wet conditions after an overnight rain. Found on a hilltop ridge/slope facing north overlooking a creek.
Ashburn Virginia, United States of America

Found about 200 over 3 days.
Garrison Kentucky, United States of America

Medina Ohio, United States of America

Apple tree morels - My usual apple tree spot has seven currently up, but only two (pictured) are big enough to harvest. Everything is about 8-10 days early this year. Can't wait to come back in a few days!
Twin Rocks Pennsylvania, United States of America

53 Degrees Partly Sunny
Springville Iowa, United States of America

20132 Shannondale Harpers Ferry, WV 04/24/2020
Shannondale harpers ferry West Virginia - I found them near oak ash and yellow poplar. Signs or may apples and ferns in proximity. Very dense leaf cover.  I found them near oak ash and yellow poplar. Signs or may apples and ferns in proximity. Very dense leaf cover.
Shannondale West Virginia, United States of America

Hooray for chip drop!  From woodchips laid out last summer.
Monroe Washington, United States of America

13 - East facing creek bank. Found a few that had withered and were very mushy, I suspect due to recent freezing temperatures.
Moscow Ohio, United States of America

50313 Saylor Polk County, IA 04/24/2020
Polk County Iowa - 85 small ones on a south facing slope. Mostly greys, couple yellows
Saylor Iowa, United States of America

Denver Colorado, United States of America

Post Falls Idaho, United States of America

Light Rain
Moline Illinois, United States of America

After 2 dry weeks, these were found last weekend. Just had 2 days of rain so you better believe I'll be out there looking today.
Lopez Island Washington, United States of America

First Morels - It's been cold and rainy. Highest temperature in the last 7 days was 59°F. Season is just starting around here. I found 2, this one being the most photogenic. Both were about 3/4" tall. Hoping the weatherman is right and the next few days will be sunny and 60 degrees to really get things going.
Battle Creek Michigan, United States of America

First of the year - Low 50’s and gloomy found on the top of a hill.
Allegan Michigan, United States of America

First morel
Kent Connecticut, United States of America

The unraveling black morel -  Usual spot where they first appear.
Fish Creek Wisconsin, United States of America

It has been rainy off and on for several days. Weather temperature during the day has been around 60 evenings have been around mid 30’s with the birdbath with ice one morning. forsythias in bloom along with trees.
Glenwood New Jersey, United States of America

Harbor Springs Michigan, United States of America

Great day for Morels - It has been very cold this year with quite a few days below freezing, but it ended up being a great year.
Boyertown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Blacks - Slight slope to the west around poplars.
Allegan Michigan, United States of America

Mackinaw Illinois, United States of America

New Haven West Virginia, United States of America

Yellow Morel -  Elevation 823 ft
Morgantown Indiana, United States of America

Polk City Iowa find.
Polk City Iowa, United States of America

Huge Blond - Morning fog followed by sun, humid high of 70. Season status; earliest morel season I can remember in, WV. Perfect morel weather since March 15,2020.
Buckhannon West Virginia, United States of America

16 tiny morels, some with missing caps. The tallest was about an inch. Most were found on moss (likely because they would be even more difficult to spot otherwise). Mid 50s, overcast, not raining.
Flint Michigan, United States of America

Got back out again today found some nice small grays and a few yellows.
New Sharon Iowa, United States of America

First find - Need heat and things will explode. Plenty of moisture.
Blue Springs Nebraska, United States of America

First morel of the year - Found on a south facing slope. It was pretty dried out. Definitely need some more moisture for a good flush. Only found the one.
Forestville Minnesota, United States of America

Early Sightings -  Nine black headed ones from the woods so far. Still early for the usual haul, though. I expect them to really pop over the next two weeks as it gets warmer.
Niles Michigan, United States of America

68 degrees damp earth sunny day along some logs with heavy loads of those walnut looking things in area. Part sun/shade in exact location . Hamilton Co park with public access
Carmel Indiana, United States of America

Partly cloudy day, low 60's. Rained day before. Just off hwy 140 near Klamath lake where hwy is right by lake.
Klamath Falls Oregon, United States of America

Big Greys In full bore - Rainy, windy, partly cloudy daytime highs 71 evening lows upper 40's. Monster Greys at peak April 25th 2020 Manhattan KS and Junction City area. Starting to find single medium yellows so looks like we have about 3-5 more days and the big yellows along with the crasspies will be out. Finding Greys 3-6 inches on steroids in groups of 3-12 near cottonwood and dead elms in low areas near creeks. Not finding them on hillsides so sticking to flat level hardwoods parallel to Wildcat Creek. Get out now , their in overdrive.
Manhattan Kansas, United States of America

early signs of blacks and small grey morels, just a handful but this coming week should be good with the rain we are getting
Bradford Ohio, United States of America

getting much needed rain.
Sidney Ohio, United States of America

Indiana morel sighting - 65 degrees.
Noblesville Indiana, United States of America

First large yellows found
Batesville Indiana, United States of America

Royal Oak Michigan, United States of America

Greencastle Indiana, United States of America

Early Morels - Been a strange spring, some snow last week BUT found these yesterday in my good yellow spot, left a good deal of smaller ones for growth.
Grantsville Maryland, United States of America

Found a few
Chester Springs Pennsylvania, United States of America

Found 50 greys of varying sizes and only one tiny yellow that I left to grow. It seems like we’re just a bit behind—everyone else in our area is finding yellows. It’s been in the 60s this past week, hopefully we’ll see some yellows cropping up next week!
Cantril Iowa, United States of America

Middleville Michigan, United States of America

Morels in Morristown -  Started out cloudy and cool this morning, started getting warmer- ended up being a 58 degree day. Found 3 morels along creek side by old dead trees.
Morristown Indiana, United States of America

Villanova Pennsylvania, United States of America

Morels on 4/24
Austintown Ohio, United States of America

Popped up awhile back 4-22-20, Muncie, Indiana
Muncie Indiana, United States of America

First of the season found today 4-26-2020
Hanover Illinois, United States of America

First of the year!
South Bend Indiana, United States of America

15010 South Beaver Twp, PA 04/26/2020
First one of the year, and the only one.  Easily a week earlier than last year.  I was scouting my spots in the rain and was expecting to maybe find a grey or run across a black - but not a cream.  Much needed rain should make for a good week maybe. Happy hunting everyone!
South Beaver Township Pennsylvania, United States of America

Dayton Ohio, United States of America

Finally found them! Found after the rain let up. The sun came out…. it was about 60-63 degrees. About 80 morels in a two hour span.
Burnsville West Virginia, United States of America

Lots of small ones in the sun - By Lewis and Clark Lake
Yankton South Dakota, United States of America

1st Morel of the season with about 12 others today - in Johnson County Iowa.  Found about a dozen greys today.
Solon Iowa, United States of America

Adrian Michigan, United States of America

Kewanee Illinois, United States of America

Gnawbone Indiana 4/24 - 4/26/20
Gnaw Bone Indiana, United States of America

only found two really fresh ones.
Russia Ohio, United States of America

Half morels - 50 degrees, bog like area, half morels.
Grantsville Maryland, United States of America

Mid 50’s, windy, under a patch of sycamore trees.
Schellsburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

60's. Sunny and windy. 36 small grey's found. 3rd find of season.
Fort Wayne Indiana, United States of America

Grey's are popping, finally!
Saint Anne Illinois, United States of America

April 25th the kids and I found about 40 blacks. Found them on a steep east facing hillside under some tulips. The weather has been a little cold and rainy, but the daily lows are starting to warm up the soil a little. Maybe April showers will bring May Morels. Happy Hunting!!!
Todd North Carolina, United States of America

It's been pretty cold and rainy, didn't expect to see any quite yet but it was a nice surprise to find these guys today
Highland New York, United States of America

1st yellow in western Lucas County.
Monclova Ohio, United States of America

Spotted under trees April 27, 2020
McLean Virginia, United States of America

Drizzle, cold, 48 degrees
Huntington New York, United States of America

My first ever!  Spotted this April 25, 2020 at the edge of my driveway.
I believe I have here a half-free morel the Morchella punctipe. I hope my bff and mycology mentor Tiena is proud of me. And maybe just a pinch jealous!
Pequea Pennsylvania, United States of America

Small find - Warmed up to 62 today, sunny, starting out at 39. Rained a couple days ago.
Clayton Michigan, United States of America

First Ones - Warm the last couple of days now popping.
Battle Creek Michigan, United States of America

Found nine on April 27
Berrien Springs Michigan, United States of America

4-27-20 Morels  - Cool. 45. Light rain.
West Milford New Jersey, United States of America

April 26th 2020 - Cloudy cold, in the 40s, after one warm high 60s day I couldnt quite tell which tree this was living on but my guess is a small living ash about 8 feet away.
Budd Lake New Jersey, United States of America

My first find this season -  I'd say this ones an early given the weather's been a real battle between spring and winter still.
Lancaster New York, United States of America

Wataga Illinois, United States of America

53027 Hartford - Washington Ct, WI 04/27/2020
Tiny but a start-  Washington County, WI
Hartford Wisconsin, United States of America

Half free
Burgettstown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Half-free morels - Warm around 55-60 on a south facing slope.
Brecksville Ohio, United States of America

Rained last two days. High 50s today with some scattered showers. Found 12, mostly little guys.
Philadelphia Pennsylvania, United States of America

After a lil bit of rain still dry though. Found very small yellows and greys in 2 different spots.
Soldiers Grove Wisconsin, United States of America

5 morels, all yellows
Chesterfield Missouri, United States of America

small morels coming up - Still snow on the ground in spots but nights are no longer freezing.
Beaver Island Michigan, United States of America

Early Greys - Found two small greys today on a south facing hill.
Belmont Michigan, United States of America

It was found in our yard in sun we had recently been watering our yard.
Chaska Minnesota, United States of America

Large Morels Sighting -  A few days of rain followed by a 52 degree day, been cold recently so was surprised to see these babies.they were pretty large!
Lost City West Virginia, United States of America

April 26
New Castle Indiana, United States of America

One mushroom!  55 degrees on a sunny day. It rained like crazy over the last few days.
Settlers Ridge Road Pennsylvania, United States of America

Cold Found three small grays on April 26,2020.
Fennimore Wisconsin, United States of America

five beautiful morels yesterday in MD -  Cool has been raining a lot. Perfect mushroom weather this April.
Bethesda Maryland, United States of America

Morels just starting to come up in Houston County MN 4-27-20.   Soil temp 54, So facing hill, woods in extremely dry but it’s currently raining 4/28
Rochester Minnesota, United States of America

Branchton, Ontario Canada, N0B 1L0 04/28/2020
Branchton, ont Sighting - It has been a mild winter, with little to no frost in the ground. Been quite wet this spring with most things 1 1/2 to 2 weeks early. Found in a mowed lawn under old Northern Spy apple trees. Find them there every Year. Enjoy your finds and stay safe people.
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Branchton Ontario, Canada

First 'roons of the year!
Sturgis Michigan, United States of America

40 sponges under 3 dieing elm trees!   Previous day was miserably cold in the mid 30s and raining. today brightened up and was 60 and sunny! Perfect day to find these beauties!
West Salem Ohio, United States of America

1st Morel 4/28/2020  Kind of tiny, but hopefully the first of many for this season. Warm 60 degrees with nice breeze. Rain past two days.
Plymouth Indiana, United States of America

Syracuse Morel sighting - Mild weather
Syracuse New York, United States of America

Found 80 in the woods behind my house - I usually go out and find 2-3 after looking for a couple hours. My wife and I have been finding them 3 days in a row. 60, 20 and 30. It's been rainy and cool. Highs in the upper 50's. Haven't had a warm day in weeks.
Vienna Virginia, United States of America

Billings Metropolitan Area Montana, United States of America

62 greys on 4/24/2020 -  First of the season in our early spot.
Churubusco Indiana, United States of America

Found a single one by river bank.
Port Tobacco Maryland, United States of America

21117 Owings Mills, (Velvet Valley), MD 04/28/2020
My son found a morel!  Cool and rainy for many days, on and off, under some oak trees. Today is 55 degrees with drizzles.
Owings Mills Maryland, United States of America

First ones every year. Picked them a week earlier this year because I was excited. Small are this year big are same ones same spot last year a week later. Finally a few warm days. Should be popping this week and next if we get a little more rain.

Early season grays are out.
Waterloo Iowa, United States of America

Morels! Just had a full night of rain and walked around. Expecting more this weekend with 2 days of rain and high 60’s this weekend.
Atlanta Michigan, United States of America

Doesn't hold a candle to the Syracuse, NY post from today!
Lancaster New York, United States of America

First Morel I’ve found in Virginia!
Lynchburg Virginia, United States of America

First little ones spotted today on what is usually an early producing patch.
Hudson New York, United States of America

Tiny Yellow Morel (first sighting ever!)  Low 60s, sunny day, light clouds after cooler, wet weather the past two days. Cool spring. Found just inside a light, brushy woods near a clearing. South-southwestish hill. About the size of the last joint on my pinkie, going to wait to harvest it and see if there are more that crop up in the next few days. *This is my first morel sighting ever*, pretty sure it's a yellow and not a false morel.
Malvern Pennsylvania, United States of America

Along the Fox River
St. Charles Illinois, United States of America

Aliquippa Pennsylvania, United States of America

Morchellas in a small community -  One day after heavy rains, cold and overcast, 4/28.
East Kingston New Hampshire, United States of America

21788 Thurmont (Catoctin State Park), MD 04/28/2020
April 28 Sighting -  It was raining, and in the 50s today. It has been raining off and on all week. This was out first trip, ever! We were able to get 11 mushrooms, roughly about half a pound. The western part of the park is apparently better for finding morels, and that is where we looked.
Thurmont Maryland, United States of America

: Morel in my driveway!!  70 degrees today but rained all weekend.
Glen Ellyn Illinois, United States of America

Hockessin Delaware, United States of America

Sunny, partly cloudy
Burton Ohio, United States of America

Dearborn County IN
Guilford Indiana, United States of America

Few warm days late April
Hobart Indiana, United States of America

Pasco Ohio, United States of America

Mids 50s to low 60s and rain. Just popping.
Holly Michigan, United States of America

Little guys - Sunny and 70. South facing slope. Found on 4-28-20
Atlanta Indiana, United States of America

49014, Battle Creek, Michigan
Clumpdayyyy! Had a few sunny days in the low 60s and rain today. Found 11 around a dead elm. All ranged between 1" and 2". Didn't want to pick them but I have competition in this spot.
Battle Creek Michigan, United States of America

Bend Oregon, United States of America

Yellows - North facing hills and Creek lines.
Belleville Illinois, United States of America

Black Morels!  Under dead and dying black locusts.

While cleaning up my shrub edging and bark mulch, I found four small morels (I think). Photo is attached 4/29/2020.
Clifton Park New York, United States of America

First find - Rained heavy most of the day. Windy currently 49 degrees
Janesville Wisconsin, United States of America

Langhorne Pennsylvania, United States of America

MN Morels - Found several small greys at top of south facing slope one day after rain.
Faribault Minnesota, United States of America

Nice find - In my back yard.
Sioux City Iowa, United States of America

Clyde New York- Weather has been in the 50-60s. Off and on rain. Morel was found on state land, under hickory trees in direct sun. Growing through a moss patch.
Clyde New York, United States of America

Warm day(60 degrees) after a night rain. In the woods near an old micha pit.
Kennett Square Pennsylvania, United States of America

April 29th. 2pm. Consistent day long rain. Temp in the 50s i believe.
Dixon Illinois, United States of America

Tiny Gray  - Found on 4/23
Solon Iowa, United States of America

Anderson Indiana, United States of America

Clayton Ohio, United States of America

April 29, 2020 Morel Sighting -  Raining consistently all day. High in the mid fifties.
Joliet Illinois, United States of America

Smithshire Illinois, United States of America

Warm sunny day after a rain the day before.
Wildwood Missouri, United States of America

Morel Sniffer - This was found on March 20, 2020, the earliest I have ever found one. Found alongside a downed tulip poplar under a tangle of grapevines that came down with it. The first of the year, I'd been training my old girl here to sniff out dry ones around the house all winter. Very, very good girl!
Arden North Carolina, United States of America

Black morels - Weather has been variable (snow on Earth Day, and remaining largely in the 40s-50s)
Fayetteville New York, United States of America

Grays -  NE facing slope, near a dying elm, 60 degrees, moist soil composition.
Mount Vernon Iowa, United States of America

Yellows
Waukesha Wisconsin, United States of America

30 April, 11AM. Noticed a single Morel approximately 3" tall, a foot from the north side of my house. Recent warm (50s-60s) weather with scattered rainfall.
Hellertown Pennsylvania, United States of America

New find!
Lone Rock Wisconsin, United States of America

Sitting - Date 4/28/2020. Sunny day, low 60’s, 1st sitting this year for me.
West Chester Pennsylvania, United States of America

been nice rains, little cool especially at night. Found some small greys, blacks and peckerheads
Alsace Township Pennsylvania, United States of America

First Morel - April 30, 2020, rainy, about 64 degrees.
Jonestown Pennsylvania, United States of America

Small greys - First time out and first find. Need more rain here. Kept enough for a taste but left the smaller greys to grow a few more days.
Fennimore Wisconsin, United States of America

The long stretch of cool, rainy weather has extended the morel pop in our region. Finds of 16 to 113 morels per outing have been fairly consistent since April 8, but the peak here seems to have been last week. Only found 16 today, but they were nice big yellows.
Lancaster Ohio, United States of America

Underneath an apple tree.
Chicora Pennsylvania, United States of America

Found 27 April 2020 at 1645 hrs.
Soil Temp 66.94F Humidity 62.63
Overall length 8 inches.  Growing in wood chips from mostly from fir trees.
Burien Washington, United States of America

Seen along my driveway on at 5:44PM, Monday, April 27, 2020 in Phelps County just outside Rolla, MO...
Rolla Missouri, United States of America

Near the snow line, in moist conditions by pine needles.
Cle Elum Washington, United States of America

Chicagoland area Morels -  Found 13 Morels on my walk today. Some look to be several days old and others just popping up. Warm days, cool nights, just had 2 days of rain
Lyons Illinois, United States of America

been getting a good deal of rain and pulled in about 20 nice knockers.
Urbana Ohio, United States of America

Morels in my front yard -  Just went out to water some plants that were placed into the ground under my office window at home, and saw a few of these sprouting up in the newly turned older soil.
Long Beach California, United States of America

Merrillville Indiana, United States of America

huge morel - Godfrey, IL (Jersey Co)
Godfrey Illinois, United States of America

Walked right outside - Walked outside and saw this beauty by the sidewalk. Never found there before. Cold today. Mid 40s. Rain last few days. Supposed to be mid 60s tomorrow so expecting them to pop. You'll see some nice pics from me the next two weeks when i check the honey hole.

morels in Silver Spring - I found about 5 morels nearby Sligo Creek Parkway today. We’ve had some good rains and the temperature has warmed.
Silver Spring Maryland, United States of America

It was a good day in the woods.  Found around Beckley Airport. Getting plenty of good rain. Oh and my wife said to make sure to thank you for such a wonderful web site and for keeping up the map!
Springfield Ohio, United States of America

Lake county - Rain yesterday, sunny late day 3pm/ 59f
Hawthorn Woods Illinois, United States of America

Partly cloudy, high 50’s, NE facing slope, under Locusts with grapevines.
Confluence Pennsylvania, United States of America

Only one under dead Cottonwood 4/27/2020
Morris Illinois, United States of America

Go & hunt! Under dead elms after few days of rain and warmer temps.
Cherry Valley Illinois, United States of America

Lorain county, ohio
Lorain Ohio, United States of America

Found my first PA Morel!  Heavy rain yesterday. Today is May 1, 2020.
Peach Bottom Pennsylvania, United States of America

First 2 of the season!
Cannon Falls Minnesota, United States of America

First of the year! Lunch time run and hit the mini-jackpot.  Didn't count em but guessing better than a dozen nice fresh greys!  Been raining here on and off all week, so should be a good weekend in this neck of the woods.
Beaver Falls Pennsylvania, United States of America

First of the year, small grey
Saranac Michigan, United States of America

Five little grays - Covered a pretty large area and found five little grays. Seems like they're just starting to pop. Conditions are favorable, I'll be out to check again in two days.
Indianola Iowa, United States of America

In Stow Ma. under a small Slippery Elm in a field. Tree was alive but showing signs of it's demise. I didn't pick it, I'll go back in a few days. Hopefully there will be more out there.
Stow Massachusetts, United States of America

Near Albuquerque in the Sandia Mountains.
Albuquerque New Mexico, United States of America

May’s 1st.
Muscatine Iowa, United States of America

Kent Ohio, United States of America

My first morels! Along a treeline between a church and Interstate highway, disturbed by construction. Heavy rain all day yesterday.
Camp Hill Pennsylvania, United States of America

Found a bunch yesterday - Blacks are ending first of the whites coming out.
Oregon Illinois, United States of America

sun finally coming out, and morels too!  After 5 days of rain, the sun returned today and we are currently at 64F. 4 small gray found, looks like season is just starting here.
Cedarburg Wisconsin, United States of America

Half-free and grey's - First of the year for me and oh so happy. About 13 mushrooms all under one dead elm.
Woodridge Illinois, United States of America

Morels in Rosendale.
Rosendale New York, United States of America

Goshen Indiana, United States of America

Near the river -season is going into it’s second week.
Mackinaw Illinois, United States of America

First one I've spotted this year. Two days in the 60's but need some rain.
Ridgeway Wisconsin, United States of America

Morels Ahoy!  We've had lots of rain the past few days and finally temps started to go up yesterday evening as the rain stopped. Very warm and humid morning here and we found these this afternoon.
Hampton Connecticut, United States of America

Algonquin on the board Foxxxxxy!!!
Woodstock Illinois, United States of America

May Day Luck!  After two days of raining, 65 oF, a combination of young and aged Morel Mushrooms at different spots.
West Point Indiana, United States of America

They are up!
Decatur Michigan, United States of America

Very cool weather with some rain.

Morels in Ohio - Sunny,  65 degrees, Found three monsters about 20 feet from the Little Miami River under a May Apple patch.
Oregonia Ohio, United States of America

found in southern Michigan - still a little early, with a few warm days they will be bigger. We have had a lot of rain but cold.
Berrien Center Michigan, United States of America

After a cold rainy day. A lot more half frees that were to far gone and had leave them.
Goshen Indiana, United States of America

48327 Waterford, (Oakland Ct), MI 05/01/2020
Blacks and yellows same size Oakland county.
Waterford Michigan, United States of America

Tulip Morels -  These little tulip morels found in a stand of tulip poplars.
Youngstown Ohio, United States of America

Small Grey - Very small grey found near the Cedar River .
Cedar Rapids Iowa, United States of America

Eugene Oregon, United States of America

Sunny and 63° after a few cool and rainy days. Found a pound of mixed morels.
Elkhart Indiana, United States of America

Found 25 today (May 1)
Wind Gap Pennsylvania, United States of America

We had a lot of rain and flooding this week, yesterday was pretty warm and today is about 80.
Homer Glen Illinois, United States of America

69 degrees and sunny, found 7! Good start.
Clarkston Michigan, United States of America

Morel babies. 5/1/2020
Cannon Falls Minnesota, United States of America

Sunny and 60..south facing side of an apple tree.. My first!!!! Just the one, though.
Scottsville New York, United States of America

Waterville New York, United States of America

Small morels
Bloomington Minnesota, United States of America

Blonde Morels - Near an elm and rotting log in the woods!
Cortland Ohio, United States of America

68 degs after 2 days of rain. May 2. By the side of our paved driveway.
Kent Connecticut, United States of America

Lots of yellows again today -  More singles today, and hot. I think we are on the decline. I hope that is true for other, less pleasant, microscopic, little inconveniences.
Enochsburg Indiana, United States of America

Found 10 grays under a sycamore and a lone blonde a few hundred feet away under a tulip poplar.
Penn Run Pennsylvania, United States of America

Land fish ahoy!  Found six fruit bodies on April 28th. All are over six inches.
Oceana West Virginia, United States of America

Whooo! Randolph MN
Randolph Minnesota, United States of America

Around Monroe county Michigan
La Salle Michigan, United States of America

Black Morels -  Temperature: 74/50   -   Pressure: 29.74 Hg  -   Humidity: 48   -  Dew Point: 55
Under a old Decaying cherry tree. The first we have ever found!
Ann Arbor Michigan, United States of America

Morels Found!  Our very first time out!!! Three found by a nearby school's trail, a black morel found in the woods behind our house!
63 F.
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States of America

70* degrees, following two days of heavy rain, dead apple tree 2’ away
Marlboro New York, United States of America

Greetings. Spotted my first morel today in the woods on my property. Kissinger Mills.
Rimersburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

Damp, day after rain – found 4/25/20. This was the only one I found. It was near a big hickory tree and it was already kinda dry at the top of it.
Ararat Virginia, United States of America

May 2nd more Morel Mushrooms - Found full size morel and drying morel in the woods.
West Point Indiana, United States of America

Morchella esculenta
Earlton New York, United States of America

Half free blacks - Two days into warmer 60° weather, after previous rains and cold streak.
Trumansburg New York, United States of America

Popping in Central NJ -  Found a decent haul out with the kiddies.
Clarksburg New Jersey, United States of America

Western Dane county - 30 yellows. Dry. Still early.
Madison Wisconsin, United States of America

V1b2x1 Vernon, B.C. Canada
First morel -  Valley bottom, 1500 ft
Vernon British Columbia, Canada

13 -  Beautiful warm sunny day. Rain yesterday. 4 year old son found his first one completely on his own :-)
Laurelville Ohio, United States of America

First Foray!
Princeton New Jersey, United States of America

Morels in Milwaukee Co. -  Early, the morels were tiny and found by hand raking away leaves.
Greendale Wisconsin, United States of America

Very dry !!!  Very dry. Found 5 in about a hour but the ground needs some rain for the yellows to go crazy. Temperature is perfect just need the humidity with wet soil.
Des Moines Iowa, United States of America

South Branch Michigan, United States of America

Defiance Ohio, United States of America

Half free
Peoria Illinois, United States of America

Black morels - Warm weather yet no rain. Ground is still too dry, but I've found mine growing on moss. Right on time with last years season.
Anchorage Alaska, United States of America

A Few Early Ones - A few small ones on a south slope, I spotted a few and the dog found the rest.
Bloomington Minnesota, United States of America

12533 Hopewell Junction, NY 05/02/2020
Mid 60's, rainy week, sunny and warm when found.
Hopewell Junction New York, United States of America

Rain with a few nice days scattered in between.
Clarksburg West Virginia, United States of America

96154 South Lake Tahoe, CA 05/02/2020
: First alpine flush - Found a meals worth of early morels after 3-4 days of very warm weather at around 6000' elevation. There are still large snow patches all around our hunting area which are providing the moisture for these. Lows are back in the 30's this week so we probably won't be seeing many more for the time being.
South Lake Tahoe California, United States of America

Rockford Illinois, United States of America

Pound Wisconsin, United States of America

Few large yellows - 75 degrees

After two days of rain.
Hershey Nebraska, United States of America

Muskegon Michigan, United States of America

15010 Patterson Township, PA 05/03/2020
Backyard Morel -  Husband spotted this while weed whacking near our very old apple tree.
Patterson Township Pennsylvania, United States of America

Ellwood City Pennsylvania, United States of America

Clarklake Michigan, United States of America

Morels!
West Lafayette Indiana, United States of America

: Found some yum yums.
Westfield Indiana, United States of America

Sunny and 70
Hannibal New York, United States of America

only found 2! Sandy soil. Was April 19th.
Sauvie Island Oregon, United States of America

Big morels!  Dry on top ground but soil underneath was well saturated, on and off rain with spots of sun. Turned out for some decent finds, still early!
Sandpoint Idaho, United States of America

Lone morel in NE Washington - Been rainy the past few days.
Deer Park Washington, United States of America

Half Free part 2 - Chicago, Warm day, 73
Chicago Illinois, United States of America

1st Sighting 5/2/2020
Cicero Indiana, United States of America

Large blondes found on North and West facing hillsides. Drying up fast. 05/03
Silex Missouri, United States of America

(I wasn’t sure if the website took my submission so here it is in case)   And thank you for such a great website.  It’s what I do for a living and yours is top notch.  My first year hunting morels, I have 2 friends who always talk about it so this year I decided to give it a try.  I feel like I’ve seen these a lot of times before I knew what they were or that they were coveted.  Anyway, thanks again!  5/3/2020
Mid 70's, about 1pm, near Apple & Oak, basically in my own yard.  My first morel find, first year looking very close to home in my own yard & woods only.  From where I cut it off to the top was 5 3/4 " and it weighed in at 1.87 oz wet.  There was another fatty one next to it that had already started receding back into the ground so I missed that one by a few days.
Duncannon Pennsylvania, United States of America

Dents Run Pennsylvania, United States of America

60506,Aurora Illinois
First find of the season  - Season just started should be some more piping in this week.
Aurora Illinois, United States of America

Wooster Ohio, United States of America

Morel Sighting 5/3/2020 in Yard - Beautiful sunny day in 70s
Washington Township Michigan, United States of America

Elm Grove Wisconsin, United States of America

5/2/2020 -  Oswego County - Sunny day, mid 60s after a couple of rainy days. Found near elm, apple and hickory – eastern/southern sun.
Constantia New York, United States of America

Wisconsin Morel -  Its starting! Mostly Greys, found smalls one and tiny ones that just popped through the soil!
Spring Green Wisconsin, United States of America

PA morels -  Warm sunny in upper 70’s.
West Chester Pennsylvania, United States of America

53090 West Bend. Ozaukee County, WI 05/04/2020
Ozaukee County Wisconsin - Found 44 yesterday in my early spot. South facing slope with a lot of rocks.
West Bend Wisconsin, United States of America

May 2nd
Conneautville Pennsylvania, United States of America

The temps have been fantastic and we're getting rain today so we're gonna keep this morel season going!
Richland Nebraska, United States of America

48307 Rochester Hills, MI 05/04/2020
White morel
Rochester Hills Michigan, United States of America

Montana Sighting
Thompson Falls Montana, United States of America

N0E 1Y0 Simcoe, Ontario Canada 05/04/2020
Simcoe Ontario Canada - Found high on a sunny south facing slope. Foraged in the maple woods, no sighting. Temps still too low for healthy crop.
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Simcoe Ontario, Canada

About 65 sunny and windy
Auburn Indiana, United States of America

Found one!  On a north facing hillside, damp soil, temp mid fifties.
Campton Hills Illinois, United States of America

57 morels - Top of hills, very dry.
Eastman Wisconsin, United States of America

Just starting to go. Cool rainy day.
Pierre South Dakota, United States of America

1st yellow of 2020 - May 1st, Olmsted County MN. South facing hill, 55 degree soil temp. Still early but woods is very dry, need a good rain or 2. Cooler temps forecasted for this week.
Rochester Minnesota, United States of America

Afton Minnesota, United States of America

some a bit dry, gray and yellow.
Lafayette Indiana, United States of America

Found a few - Found a sunny patch of roughly 30, a couple on creek banks as well.
Brainard Nebraska, United States of America

Little Gray’s - Little gray’s…..Found 50 under one tree…..weighed 1/2 lb.
Plain Wisconsin, United States of America

Morel spotted - Sharon Woods Park - 65 degrees, sunny
Found one yellow morel about as tall as the width of my hand. Pretty far in the woods. Right next to a creek under a May apple patch. There was a lot of ivy on the ground.
Sharonville Ohio, United States of America

Giant morel - May 2nd, great weather
Eagle Point Oregon, United States of America

Willis Michigan, United States of America

Northwood Iowa, United States of America

First yellows of the year - Dead elm trees are starting to produce.
Grand Rapids Michigan, United States of America

Early May. High of 53 and sunny after a warmer weekend.
Perry Michigan, United States of America

First of the Season - Found in same area as last year, Near white pines cut 2 years ago,
Belchertown Massachusetts, United States of America

Washington New Jersey, United States of America

1st grey -  Berkshire County - South facing, sunny slope. Reliable spot every year for a few. Once I spot one, I figure it’s about a week before they will be up in the woods.
Lee Massachusetts, United States of America

Giant morels - Under dying slippery elm after lots of rain. First warm sunny day.
Lambertville New Jersey, United States of America

Morels in my yard -  Early morning warm. I’ve lived on this property for 27 years and this is the first time I’ve found them here. I’m from the Midwest and we would pick morels around Mother’s Day each year.
Long Valley New Jersey, United States of America

Two morels - Found on May 2
Trotwood Ohio, United States of America

Cluster of morels - Found our first big cluster of about 45 morels under 1 tree. Finally getting much needed rain. Found many morels that were roached out already due to lack of moisture.
Boscobel Wisconsin, United States of America

Morchella sp.
Joliet Illinois, United States of America

Saw 2 very small  morels 5/3/20
Durand Illinois, United States of America

First Two of the Year - Dry west facing slope near dead elm.
Wellsburg West Virginia, United States of America

It has been very very cold here.
Waterford Michigan, United States of America

Two Apple Trees - Cloudy and cool after a warm weekend. Two different patches around apple trees.
Laingsburg Michigan, United States of America

Darlington Pennsylvania, United States of America

30 around an ash stump, warm and 70.
Ann Arbor Michigan, United States of America

Afton Virginia, United States of America

Livonia Michigan, United States of America

May 4th found few decent yellows along with some greys getting really dry just got some rain today hopefully that will keep it going a bit longer.

A few morels by a stand of Tulip Trees - Found 5 morels (all of different species) by a stand of Tulip Trees. Cool spring so far with lots of rain, but starting to get a little warmer!
Hopewell New Jersey, United States of America

Found these 3 under a dead apple tree on May 4th.
Stow Massachusetts, United States of America

Great End to a Tough Season -  Monday after the hot Weekend. All were found under the same dying elm tree. All were past their prime and starting to die.
Garrettsville Ohio, United States of America

15 spotted
Berlin Wisconsin, United States of America

High 50s, grapevines on shoreline/creek bottoms.
Confluence Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mineral Point Wisconsin, United States of America

Fresh Morel at May - Found a tiny morel pulping up on May 5, 2020. This year seems only single morels here and there. The quantities of morels are less than last year too. We did not pick it up, but wait for a few days to observe the growth.
West Point Indiana, United States of America

Boone County Morel sighting - Found over the weekend of May 2. & 3rd. High 60’s and sunny.
Zionsville Indiana, United States of America

Half free morels - day after rain, open oak region
Winfield Illinois, United States of America

Sighting in Rochester - Very dry, round 62 in one of my early spots.
Rochester Minnesota, United States of America

found today - 37 found within 15ft. of 1 stump walked several miles and never saw another one. sunny 65 deg.
Saint Charles Illinois, United States of America

Found over 50 under one tree, went back next day and found 10 more under the same tree, May 3rd.
Orfordville Wisconsin, United States of America

30 April. Warm day after rain prior. Northeast gentle slope. Also found deadly false morel in this group.
Avonmore Pennsylvania, United States of America

Monsters - Beautiful day. 15 big boys at the base of an elm.
Morris Illinois, United States of America

Morchella esculenta
Coxsackie New York, United States of America

54629 Buffalo County Fountain City, WI 05/07/2020
: small morel sightings -  Buffalo County May 7th 2020
Fountain City Wisconsin, United States of America

Found morels 5/7/2020 - NW lower slope light showers.
Council Bluffs Iowa, United States of America

First of the year.
Belgrade Montana, United States of America

St Louis Missouri, United States of America

Finally - I think they're very late because of the nasty cold weather won't break here this year. Ive been searching and searching and just finally found these under an old dead apple this afternoon.
West Winfield New York, United States of America

Sunny day
Indianapolis Indiana, United States of America

Found on a south facing slope near a fence line. No dead trees in sight, in mulchy area, weather has been 45-55° not much rain.
Watertown Wisconsin, United States of America

97502 Central Point - Howard Prairie, OR 05/07/2020
Southern Cascade Morels - Howard Praire, Hyatt & Green Springs
Central Point Oregon, United States of America

I found some in the last few days.
Eagan Minnesota, United States of America

4 Morels
Richwood Wisconsin, United States of America

Southampton Massachusetts, United States of America

98304 Ashford, Mt Rainier, WA 05/07/2020
Early Morel sighting - Mt. Rainier Washington - light rain a few days ago followed by 70 degrees. Ground warmed up above 40.
Ashford Washington, United States of America

Cold 38 over night.
Perry Iowa, United States of America

First 2020 morel - Hopefully this morel is the village idiot and came up too soon. Hope to find more in a week.
Porterfield Wisconsin, United States of America

Cold, rainy, 9 morels growing in gravel flower bed around my house.
Massillon Ohio, United States of America

2020 first morel - May 2nd 2020 first of the season, temps have dropped to near freezing at night now.  Probably be another week before it gets better.
Gouverneur New York, United States of America

Getting really cold here and lets hope it is not the end before the big yellows make their final appearance!

May Morels in NOVA !
(note from The Great Morel - NOVA is nickname for Northern Virginia)

Davis count
Bloomfield Iowa, United States of America

Morels in Newtown - Found these near a blown down elm tree yesterday.
Newtown Connecticut, United States of America

East Troy morels
East Troy Wisconsin, United States of America

First of the year - Still cold. Found on hillside facing sun.
Stillwater Minnesota, United States of America

There here
Pittsfield Massachusetts, United States of America

Morels found April 24.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania, United States of America

First morels we've seen in our area.  Friday May 8th, evening. South Side of Rice Creek.
Fridley Minnesota, United States of America

Western Kansas (idk zip or town) KS 04/17/2020
Fishing trip quickly turned into my first morel gain…PRICELESS!  Western Kansas (idk zip or town, was just meandering, found a lake, and bam)
0 fish caught. 1 pole broken. well worth the meandering!  Over 50 Morels (mostly gray, some yellow)… not even looking. I felt blessed! Definitely shook them bc I wasn't planning on hunting them, thought it was too early. think it was 4/17/20. Near a lake, after a few days of 80 degree w/sun.
Leoville Kansas, United States of America

NE Minneapolis Arts District find!  About 35 around a large concrete footing in a private backyard.
Northeast University Avenue Minnesota, United States of America

Trenton Ontario k8v3e9 05/09/2020
Under pear tree
Trenton Ontario, Canada

This year may be the worst "prime time season" weather we have had in western PA in a long time.  Found a couple yesterday just after a mini-snow squall and  the last couple days have been $#%@& with freezing temps over night.  Not really worth picking them. Maybe we'll get an extended season?!?!
Mount Jackson Pennsylvania, United States of America

: Morels in Mantua -  Nevere found areound our property the nearly 40 years I've been alive, but we found under an electric pole that had a pile of wet pine piled up from the tornado that wipped through town about a month ago.
Very wet spring. 1 1/2 inches of snow today but for last 2 months it has been in 50s then 20s then 70s and has fluctuated constantly!
Mantua Ohio, United States of America

Morels 5/8/20 - Temps in low 40's but a nice warm week. Late season yellow and big!
Glen Ellyn Illinois, United States of America

River Falls Wisconsin, United States of America

In woods, near stream, overcast, cool. This was on the edge of Hartville and Uniontown.
Uniontown Ohio, United States of America

Morel Sighting 4/29/2020
West Milton Ohio, United States of America

Got these yesterday in Washington county ia
Washington Iowa, United States of America

Circling a live Elm in woods behind home.

8 morel over week of 5/3 in about 30 min of searching -  First three in backyard after warm, others (probably been there a while) during ensuing cold snap lower 40s.
Fairport New York, United States of America

Cool, damp, spring.
Eau Claire Wisconsin, United States of America

P0H1H0,Callander, Ontario Canada 05/10/2020
First morels for me!  Callander Ontario Canada  May 10
Callander Ontario, Canada

Handful of cuties -  My roommate found these growing in some underbrush n da hood.
Rochester New York, United States of America

RR#2, Puslinch, ON, Canada  N0B 2J0  05/10/2020
cooler in past few days…close to 6 C, sub zero at night, following a week of teen to hi teens C… First time finding right in the lawn (near dandelion roots? ) however near areas that received wood mulch in the late summer 2019.
Puslinch Ontario, Canada

Near Old Tulip Poplar
Pottstown Pennsylvania, United States of America

McDonald Pennsylvania, United States of America

Warm day on top of a very sunny hill.
Hinsdale New Hampshire, United States of America

South facing slopes -found 15 morels. Slow start to the season. It's been dry here.
Alma Wisconsin, United States of America

46814 Fort Wayne - Allen Cty, IN 05/08/2020
Allen County, IN
Cool, sunny, mid-50's. Found 5/8.

Found in town Dubuque - Found 14 morels right in town near the river. A little dry but nice!
Dubuque Iowa, United States of America

Big Timber Montana, United States of America

Burnsville baby black
Burnsville Minnesota, United States of America

4 miles east of hwy 35, 2750' elevation, mixed pine and fir forest, north facing slopes.
Hood River Oregon, United States of America

4 days since last rain fall 60+ degrees.  Late coming  Greys.  Oh and covered in slugs.
Colton Oregon, United States of America

4 morels (one black, 3 small grey) found today. Temperatures have been warming up, mid 50s most days. 48 today and a bit overcast. Early in the season yet.
Wonewoc Wisconsin, United States of America

115 Total found so far.
Sinking Spring Pennsylvania, United States of America

Found these while mowing today!
Washington Iowa, United States of America

Jack pot!  The weather was around 70-75 and low 50s during the nights. It seems the season has been a hit so far around here.
Bend Oregon, United States of America

Shohola Pennsylvania, United States of America

Carlisle Pennsylvania, United States of America

Later, Spring Cold here in Colorado! Hoping we get back to norm.
Louisville Colorado, United States of America

Sunny & mid 50s, following several rainy days.
Ann Arbor Michigan, United States of America

Ground was dry and mushrooms were drying out.
Perry Iowa, United States of America

K4C 1N8  Ottawa Ontario, Canada 05/12/2020
Black Morel – Ottawa Ontario
Ottawa Ontario, Canada

Got one beginning of May!  Boarder-line freezing every once in a while. Warm days. 70s this week!
Beloit Wisconsin, United States of America

Black morels - Dying ash. South eastern facing slope. 11 young blacks.
Montpelier Vermont, United States of America

First ones of the year…This is the big one!
Valparaiso Indiana, United States of America

Found this little guy in Medina Ohio 44256. Very dry conditions at the base of a poplar tree. Season is still going, will send more as I come across them after the rain. All the others found today were pretty old and broken .
Medina Ohio, United States of America

First morel - Sunny 65 degree day around noon under brush in woods.

morels in Columbia County -   Temps in the low thirties the night before. Under an old apple tree.
Stillwater Pennsylvania, United States of America

Found about 2 dozen -  Sunny, low 60s, cool overnight.
South Orange New Jersey, United States of America

Brewster New York, United States of America

Tawas City Michigan, United States of America

Montana Morels!
Lolo Montana, United States of America

15010 South Beaver Twp, PA 05/13/2020
One solo hiding under a may apple in a runoff.   Fresh too, but couldn't find his friends or family.  Might be an extended season in west central PA with the weather changing. Overnight lows have been at nor near freezing for the past 5-7 days.  Hope so.
South Beaver Township Pennsylvania, United States of America

Morel mushroom locations near 17314
Delta Pennsylvania, United States of America

Rain early morning about 55-60 Deg
Greenwich Ohio, United States of America

Ottawa Kansas, United States of America

54495 Wisconsin Rapids, WI  05/14/2020
Finally got some much needed rain last night!
Wisconsin Rapids Wisconsin, United States of America

Minnetonka Minnesota, United States of America

Got another one to add to the clump collection! Finally had rain and warm weather. So humid its almost hard to breathe. Mother nature finally decided to bless us Midwestern 'Shroomers!

Waverly Iowa, United States of America

Finally some little guys after the rain - Rainy and warm.
Portage Michigan, United States of America

8 found, already a little sunburned up top.
Hudson Wisconsin, United States of America

First Morels of 2020 -  Cold and dry weather reported on the day.
Northville Michigan, United States of America

Yellow Morels of May 2020!  Cold and damp
Holly Michigan, United States of America

Des Moines river bottom.
Madrid Iowa, United States of America

sunny south facing ravine
Afton Minnesota, United States of America

May 16th, 55 degrees, before rain.
Fridley Minnesota, United States of America

Idaho Morel Sighting - Upper John Creek Road in “Access Yes” forest land. Douglas Fir canopy. Needles and leaves over well draining soil.
Emida Idaho, United States of America

About a week late due to how cool and dry it has been here.
Golden Valley Minnesota, United States of America

Just a taste so far - This has been the latest season in my 35 years of hunting them. Very cool and cold spring. We really need rain for the morels to pop. This will be a short and quick season.
Galesville Wisconsin, United States of America

53051 Menomonee Falls, WI 05/16/2020
First of 2020
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin, United States of America

Finally warmed up the last few days in a field next to some old Apple trees.
Guilford Vermont, United States of America

Morels 2020.
Avon Minnesota, United States of America

170 morels, some fresh greys mostly fresh yellows but on the small side. Found 50 under a 8" dead elm. Found in St. Joe County In.
Goshen Indiana, United States of America

Giant morel!   Indiana
Syracuse Indiana, United States of America

I found a morel mushroom in my front lawn on May 13th 2020. I live in Slingerlands NY 12159. Unfortunately when I found it, I didn’t know what kind of mushroom it was and I immediately threw it out! I have 2 dogs and I was afraid they may eat it. I just saw a Facebook post of a friend who also found them and then started to read about these mushrooms. I am going to check my yard today to see if there are any more but wanted to report this one.
Slingerlands New York, United States of America

Yellow, upstate NY - Upper 60’s, sunny, damp soil sticking out of the leaves at the base of dead elm tree.
Spencer New York, United States of America

L9P 1E5, Uxbridge, Ontario Canada 05/17/2020
Ontario York region black morels
Uxbridge Ontario, Canada

Late this year
Kinderhook New York, United States of America

Becker County, Minn. - First finds of the season – need moisture & heat – 05/16/2020.
Lake Park Minnesota, United States of America

Morels in backyard - In backyard around burn pit in a 45°arc 15' from my heat pump fan. Only trees within 50', Quercus, Pinus, Aceraceae, Tsuga, one Juglans nigra and one Juglans cinerea. No Elm, Slippery Elm,Ash or Tulip Poplar within 20 miles.
Albrightsville Pennsylvania, United States of America

First morels 2020
Waskish Minnesota, United States of America

Chesaning Michigan, United States of America

Follow the Lilacs -  Cloudy 60 degrees following some rain.
Yankton South Dakota, United States of America

Dufresne Manatoba R0A 0J0, Canada 05/17/2020
R0a 0j0  MANITOBA - Cold spring,  Dry ground.
Dufresne Manitoba, Canada

Kenosha Co. WI
Twin Lakes Wisconsin, United States of America

Butte Montana, United States of America

16403 Cambridge Springs, PA 05/17/2020
under a Poplar cluster, on a south facing bank.
Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania, United States of America

Morel Green Bay 2020 -  First Green Bay morel that I found, Has been cold.
Green Bay Wisconsin, United States of America

Onondaga County, NY  - Along the side of the road in gravel. Around 70 degrees 5/17/20.
Tully New York, United States of America

Tippecanoe County - 05/08/2020 Near East Tipp Middle School. Very sporadic, single finds here and there.
Lafayette Indiana, United States of America

Morels in Henry County
Mineral Illinois, United States of America

Wallacetown, Ontario, Canada, N0L 2M0  05/16/2020
Found in our yard in an old apple orchard May 16th, 2020. This is the first time they have been found on our property although they grew one year across the road but never came back. We have 2 very large mushrooms. One is flattened.
Wallacetown Ontario, Canada

First Morels - South facing: 2 days of rain: 65 F and sunny.
Frederic Wisconsin, United States of America

Finally found a small booty - 30 miles over the past three weeks of looking and finally l found some. Tod cemetery.
Youngstown Ohio, United States of America

Found some great morels on south and west facing aspects among Birch and conifer stands. Mid 60's daytime highs with intermittent rain and sun.
Whitefish Montana, United States of America

Pinawa, Manitoba, Canada 05/18/2020
Pinawa, MB, Canada - May 18, 2020
Dry conditions, crunchy ground cover, One true black morel found.  Lots of devils cup and few small false morels found. Need rain and continued heat. Wood ticks and bears are definitely out.
Pinawa Manitoba, Canada

First find of the season, first find of my life!  Daytime highs finally hit mid-70s, lows ranging from mid-40s to mid-50s. Some small amount of rain over the prior week, but mostly sunny days. Found on flat land with good sun exposure in the afternoon near Chinese Elm, some of which showed significant limb distress and woodpecker activity.
Crookston Minnesota, United States of America

Greys are just starting to pop here in Beulah. Too small to pick. Found 9 in the yard. Didn't have my camera. I will take pics when they get picked…if someone else doesn't get them first.
Beulah Michigan, United States of America

95925 Challenge-Brownsville, CA 05/02/2020
CA Morel sighting - Found May 2nd in a gravel driveway.
Challenge-Brownsville California, United States of America

02703 South Attleboro, MA 05/19/2020
South Attleboro Massachusetts, United States of America

pretty gold - Rainy Day beauty.
Kalamazoo Michigan, United States of America

Iowa County Morels
Spring Green Wisconsin, United States of America

Iowa Linn county starting to find them.

12033 Castleton-on-Hudson, NY 05/19/2020
Found a few in our back yard.
Castleton-on-Hudson New York, United States of America

Cool, moist climate. The mushrooms appeared a week before the last frost. They grew 3 to 4 feet away from an oak stump in my garden. We had never had any morals show up in the yard and we have lived here for almost 25 years. On very rare occasions we did find a few in the woods behind the property. There were a total of 13 mushrooms from 1 to 7 inches too and all well golden colored. I will upload photos tomorrow.
Brighton Michigan, United States of America

Jackpot!  2 days after the big rain!
Lakeville Minnesota, United States of America

First ever morel!!!!  May, sunny.
Canastota New York, United States of America

5/17/2020 Early in the season.
Boyne City Michigan, United States of America

Traverse City Michigan, United States of America

First morel - 2 days heavy rain 70 degrees.
Columbus Michigan, United States of America

Third times a charm. A couple days after some rain and higher up a 3 year old burn sight. They weren’t plentiful but enough, and the sizes were perfect.
Cle Elum Washington, United States of America

Sun Prairie Wisconsin, United States of America

Morton Minnesota, United States of America

Found a giant!!   I found this monster (7'' long. The ruler is badly placed) near the bend of a river. On a shaded hill full of Tulip trees. A lot of the trees are dying over there. It's been pretty warm now, and it rained a few days ago. A little beetle had been eating into the side of it.
Naugatuck Connecticut, United States of America

north side of Lake Bonaparte
Alpina New York, United States of America

Mosinee Wisconsin, United States of America

Jay New York, United States of America

Granite Falls Minnesota, United States of America

Town of New Bremen
New Bremen New York, United States of America

Found 3 nice yellow morels in a patch, about 4 to 5 inches tall. Found on 05/20/2020
Sauk City Wisconsin, United States of America

Woodstock Vermont, United States of America

Last of the Season in PA?   Mid-upper 60's, partly cloudy.  Found on a slope under a dead and fallen elm with the bark coming off. These were pretty far underneath the tree. The bigger one was actually fine. The two little ones were dry, but in pristine condition. They re hydrated and cooked real nicely.
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, United States of America

Guilford Vermont, United States of America

Saw 4 this morning
Baraboo Wisconsin, United States of America

Morel Sightings Western PA - Moon Twp, PA
Yellow Morel Sighting – 5/15/2020
Black Morel Sighting – 5/22/2020
Moon Township Pennsylvania, United States of America

Watertown South Dakota, United States of America

Up in Door…. finally!  More than I usually find in this spot. Especially warm 3 days (~70°) after 2 days of historic rains.
Ephraim Wisconsin, United States of America

First morel found in the season in this area -  It has been rainy when cold at night but been getting warm spells during the day.
Rexburg Idaho, United States of America

Morristown Minnesota, United States of America

May 22nd, 2020 1st Morels of the Year.
Mattoon Wisconsin, United States of America

in May Township between Stillwater and Marine On St. Croix.  found about a dozen very nice ones while on a hike 5/22/20.
Stillwater Minnesota, United States of America

Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin, United States of America

sighting in zip 12843 just formed 2 inches white
3 days very warm weather after very late spring
Johnsburg New York, United States of America

After a week of rain and cooler temps in the mid to upper 50's I found a decent amount for a meal in a old wooded area with cedar and cottonwood trees.
Brookings South Dakota, United States of America

Lassen County Morels are popping up. 3 days of rain here, went out Two days later and found 16 morels.
Susanville California, United States of America

Giants - Under dead Cottonwood and Elm grove near creek.
Machesney Park Illinois, United States of America

JACKPOT morel sighting.
112 Antrim St
Oleson Food
Aisle #7
Charlevoix Michigan, United States of America

5 beauties - Found these yellows at one of my spots this morning. First 8” of my young hunting career!
Stillwater Minnesota, United States of America

05464 Jeffersonville, VT 05/24/2020
Single very dry, first one.
Jeffersonville Vermont, United States of America

Morels in Washington state.
Liberty Washington, United States of America

On the Map - Dry. Marquette needs a good warm rain.
Marquette Michigan, United States of America

Group of models around the base of some Elm trees on edge of a north facing hillside.
Nerstrand Minnesota, United States of America

Dane County, WI - East facing hill under dead elm near water.
Waunakee Wisconsin, United States of America

Found May 21, 2020
Casco Wisconsin, United States of America

Heavy showers and high humidity with temps mid to high 70's.
Elmwood Wisconsin, United States of America

Grand Rapids Minnesota, United States of America

A beautiful single yellow. Found at the same address in the NE Minneapolis Arts District as some greys a few weeks ago.
Minneapolis Minnesota, United States of America

old apple orchard  - Old apple orchard yielded our first morels of the season. We found a baseball cap full of large yellows, a few dried out, but mostly pristine.
Hiram Ohio, United States of America

Fargo North Dakota, United States of America

Morel sighting Naches, WA - Burn morels found under hemlock and around a fallen cedar. May 9th 2020.
Naches Washington, United States of America

A handful -   Warmer temps in the 70's. Smaller shrooms and not a lot, but at least a start.
Egg Harbor Wisconsin, United States of America

R2J0M6 Bird's Hill, Manitoba, Canada 05/25/2020
Yellow Morels!  Dry spring with daytime temps in high 20's (celsius).
Birds Hill Manitoba, Canada

Idaho City Idaho, United States of America

3" high – two single white morels found at two separate sites. 5/22/2020
3 days after significant rainfall, temps in the 70's/80's
Ortonville Michigan, United States of America

All found scattered together across a patchy field of grass just off the road.
Buffalo Minnesota, United States of America

Just when we thought the season was over, we found these!
Morton Minnesota, United States of America

Devil's Lake State Park
Baraboo Wisconsin, United States of America

P0T 2C0 Manitouwadge, Ontario Canada 05/28/2020
Warm days, high of 20 – 28 C (high of 70 – 85 F), raining lightly two days, humid weather. The trees have all started leafing out, wild strawberries blooming. This is the earliest I have seen morels up here, north of Lake Superior. It's just a little one but the stem was already 3/4 eaten through, so I picked it!
Manitouwadge Ontario, Canada

Burlington Vermont, United States of America

Thornton Ontario, Canada 05/23/2020
Morels for supper with steak!  May 23 2020
Sunny… few days of intense heat following a cold spring… snow three weeks ago.
Image is new model and dried morels from 2016.
Thornton Ontario, Canada

Found 4 big fellas by the side of the road -  First ever find for me! The look a but past their prime. Tips of cap seem to be rotting a bit but going to cut off the bad parts and cook them up anyway!
East Troy Wisconsin, United States of America

53172 South Milwaukee, WI 05/30/2020
East facing slope in Grant Park
South Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States of America

Cheboygan Michigan, United States of America

L4M Craighurst, ON Canada  05/30/2020
Found two yelows - Wet day, first time out looking, found one in a big of a boggy area, about 4" high, second one a few feet away, only 2". Looked all over the woods everywhere in the area, didnt find any more. I dont know if these are the end? I hope not, but due to my inexperience, I dont know yet! Wish I had taken some pics, but gave to a friend for them to enjoy.
Craighurst Ontario, Canada

Yellow morels - May 20
Bemus Point New York, United States of America

Cadillac Morel's - Short season in Manistee found some nice sized morels 25 @ 2 lbs
Manistee Michigan, United States of America

Found near dead elms.
Campbellsport Wisconsin, United States of America

Found on old logging trail under three separate smaller sized maple trees.
Vershire Vermont, United States of America

Weekend Foraging – 18-20 Gallons.
rainy, 70 air, 50ish night, 3000 ft
blacks in 1 yr conifer logged areas
very large blondes (5-7") in 1 yr cottonwood logged and burn pile areas.
Sandpoint Idaho, United States of America

southern VT morel
West Townshend Vermont, United States of America

Single yellow - In a group of pine
Ellsworth Michigan, United States of America

Huge black morel - June 10, 2020 close to a gravel road @theadventuresofpaulandsue
Weiser Idaho, United States of America

Morels are ON!  High today 68F, low tonight 46F. We found quite a few at about 5500-6000ft elevation. Last week was warm and reached 80F, then it was cold and rainy on Sat, then snowed all day on Sun. The received 18" at 6600ft elevation.
Tamarack Idaho, United States of America

Meacham Oregon, United States of America

Rexburg Idaho, United States of America

Morels in McCall -  6/10/ 20 Green Gate, Brundage Mtn. Approx.5500' rain showers, partly cloudy. winding down, need to gain elevation.
McCall Idaho, United States of America

99556 Kenai Peninsula, Alaska
Kenai Peninsula Alaska
Kenai Alaska, United States of America

93262 Sequoia National Park , CA 6/26/2020
Found a total of 5 on June 26th in Sequoia National Park under a recently burnt Sequoia Redwood tree! They were about a mile away from the world's largest tree, General Sherman. Definitely an extremely lucky find! They were at about 6,000 feet elevation and completely dried out, but not rotted away because of the lack of moisture there in the summer. Not really edible anymore unfortunately. I was just hiking through the park not looking for morels at all, especially considering I'm a North Carolina resident lol.
Yosemite National Park Road California, United States of America

Front yard of suburban neighborhood. June 27th. Just after major rainstorm with hail.
Found it after my dog pooped right next to it.
Edgewater Colorado, United States of America

Grew up eating these in Iowa but never thought I would find them here. 92118, Coronado CA
60s in the day, 50s at night.  60% humidity @1pm PT
Found Nov 21st 2020. East side of island.
Coronado California, United States of America

Johnson's Mound, Kane County, Elburn, Illinois, 60119 in May of 2020
Johnson's Mound: Golden Morels sighted on a north-east facing hill near the highest elevation of the trail. Sunny spring day, 80F. May. Only found in the one spot. Grounds were loose and surrounded by oaks. Photo attached of Morels found.
Elburn Illinois, United States of America

55075 Inver Grove Heights, MN 05/26/2020
Inver Grove Heights Minnesota, United States of America

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Carrollton, Carroll, GA, US

Heavy Rain warm.
Granville, Licking, OH, US

Wet rainy day.
73 yellows, weighing in at 4.2 pounds.
Clothes weighed 19 pounds water weight. Sunday should be really good.
Canton, Lewis, MO, US