It's now the season to head outdoors and search for Morel mushrooms. The prized fungi are sought after during springtime and there are some important tips to finding them while ... Recent rains end concerns that drought conditions mean another poor season for morel mushrooms.

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It’s April, and in the Ozarks that means mushrooms! The most popular mushroom species to find is the morel. While morels appear unappetizing, they are actually loaded with nutrients. According to ...

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May is morel mushroom season in Michigan, and as residents hunt the sometimes-hard-to-find mushrooms, they look forward to enjoying a delicious, morel-centered meal afterward. "Morels have a distinct ... News 8's Emma Buker ventured out with a local morel mushroom expert on the hunt for a rare forest treasure known as morel mushrooms. WEVV 44News: Morel Mushroom Season Begins: Tips, Timing, and Safety for Spring Foragers USA TODAY: Morel mushroom hot spot near Lansing. See 2026 'Mi-Morels map' Morel mushroom season will peak in May 2026.

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Ahead of the hunt, the Michigan DNR released a map showing hot spots, with one near Lansing.