May is also morel mushroom season. The more adventurous among us may decide to try their very own mushroom excursions. If you are a first time hunter, you should make your first expedition with someone who knows what a good morel looks like. There are several types of morels, some edible and others poisonous.
Mushrooms reproduce by means of spores.
The morel spore takes five years to create another mushroom. Indeed, we can help Mother Nature as this method also mixes strains of spore. This is particularly important when you're hunting in areas you'll want to return to year after year as predictable, favorite spots. Some suggest having scissors or a sharp knife to snip morels off just above the ground, but pinching the very base of the stem, carefully and cleanly, is probably adequate. Air circulation and avoidance of moisture are essential in keeping your morel catch fresh.