Some tips for Morel hunters.....

[HD]

Tips for Eating Morels and Staying Safe:
1) Collect morels only from areas away from pesticides or heavy metals sources.
2) Do not mix other mushroom species with morels when collecting.
3) Don’t collect morels that look bad such as old, discolored or decayed parts.
4) Do not collect or store morels in plastic bags. Morels spoil rapidly in plastic. Baskets or mesh bags are best for collecting; paper sacks are best for storing in a refrigerator.
5) If you plan to freeze morels, first cook them a couple of minutes. Cooking will stop bacteria growth.
6) Always cook morels. They are not safe to eat raw.

[Gunner55]

Yummmmmm! Tasty!

[LPS]

When do they start popping up?

[Rebel SS]

I couldn't trust myself. With my luck, I'd get a new look-alike species that kills. 

[Gunner55]

I was always told that when the lilacs bushes started going the next warm humid stretch you could find 'em

[Rebel SS]

I was always told that when the lilacs bushes started going the next warm humid stretch you could find 'em

For 25 yrs, my lilacs go last week in May, first week of June....

[dakids]

When do they start popping up?

They are popping in Missouri now.  Usually find a few in middle of may.  My best week is usually the week before fishing opener.